Cabaret and drag performances scheduled in Toulouse and Paris

France's cabaret and drag performance scene features several upcoming highlights in Toulouse and Paris.

In Toulouse, La Comédie de Toulouse will host “BURLESK – Les Demoiselles du K-barré” on September 18, 2026. Written and directed by Pauline Uzan, the show features performers Léa Lecorvaisier, Roxane Merlin, and Vanessa Ghersinick. The production, which has previously received recognition at the Avignon Off Festival and in Barcelona, focuses on themes of female freedom through humor and fantasy.

In Paris, the “Drag Race France Live” tour is set to launch at the Casino de Paris, running from September 24 to November 14, 2026. Led by Nicky Doll, the production will feature eleven queens from the fourth season of Drag Race France, including winner Lana Cottau. Additionally, Paris continues to host established cabaret venues such as Madame Arthur in the Pigalle district, which has been a center for diverse and expressive performances since 1946.