Une seconde avant NoëlShow

Une seconde avant Noël

About

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Adapted from the bestselling novel by Romain SARDOU, the musical « Une Seconde Avant Noël » promises to be THE meeting place for families at the end of the year.

Where did he come from? What's his name? What is the truth behind the legend?

England, 1851. The magic of Christmas doesn’t exist yet. In the mining city of Cokecuttle, childhood is exploited. Harold, a small orphaned chimney sweep, struggles day after day for his survival. He does not know it yet, but he is promised the most incredible destiny!

Live the origins of the most anticipated character in the world and rediscover Christmas that you thought you knew everything... or almost!

Who was Santa before he became Santa?

16 artists, 18 sets, 100 costumes and 2 show hours that will give everyone a taste for the wonderful and the impossible.

With Une Seconde Avant Noël, you will never live a New Year's Eve like before!

Production: Marc POSTEL-VINAY (Je va t'aimer); Livret: Romain SARDOU & Arnaud KERANE; Directed by: Romain SARDOU; Music: MARSO (Pierre Garnier, Louane, Solann, Mika, Pierre de Maere); Lyrics: Arnaud KERANE (Lara Fabian, MAurane)

Costumes: Charles de VILMORIN (Lady Gaga, Paris 2024 Olympic Games opening ceremony); set design: Camille DUCHEMIN (Christine and The Queens, Juliette Armanet); lighting: Bertrand COUDERC (De la Maison des Morts, Le Soulier de Satin); choreography: Lola MINO (Brunello Cucinelli, Vogue); video: CARCO (Compagnie Bianca Li)

Practical info

HoursFriday, 11 December 2026 · 20:00
Last date: 17 January 2027
Address32 Rue Richer, Les Folies Bergère, Paris
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Getting thereCadet · Metro 7 · 4 min walkGrands Boulevards · Metro 8, 9 · 6 min walkStations: Île-de-France Mobilités
SourcesBillet Réduc · details last read on 3 November 2026