Ballet

Swan Lake: Tchaikovsky's legendary ballet returns to Paris in 2026

Swan Lake, Tchaikovsky's timeless ballet, is back on stage at the Arena Grand Paris and the Palais des Congrès for two exceptional evenings on March 3 and April 1, 2026.

The Nutcracker: Tchaikovsky's ballet and classical orchestra in Paris this winter, dates

Tchaikovsky's legendary ballet, The Nutcracker, returns to the Arena Grand Paris and the Palais des Congrès this winter for a magical show that immerses us in the holiday season.

The Dancer[s]: neoclassical dance at the 13ème Art

Discover "The Dancer[s]," a neoclassical dance performance by the François Mauduit Company, presented at the 13ème Art on December 9 and 10, 2025, to mark the troupe's 20th anniversary.

Béjart Ballet Lausanne: Béjart et nous, L’Oiseau de Feu and Boléro at La Seine Musicale

The Béjart Ballet Lausanne presents Béjart et nous, L’Oiseau de Feu and Boléro at La Seine Musicale from March 11 to 15, 2026, a choreographic triptych paying tribute to Maurice Béjart.

Swan Lake: Matthew Bourne's iconic contemporary ballet at La Seine Musicale, our review

Matthew Bourne's iconic dance show Swan Lake is being performed at La Seine Musicale from October 9 to 26, 2025, in a contemporary version that has become a cult classic, performed by an all-male ballet company.

The Nutcracker: the magical Christmas show at Grand Rex and Théâtre du 13e Art

In Paris, the Nutcracker ballet will enchant the Grand Rex on November 14 and 15, 2025, then the Théâtre du 13ème Art from December 23, 2025 to January 3, 2026. This enchanting show, presented by the British Festival Ballet, celebrates the magic of Christmas to the rhythm of Tchaikovsky.

La Dame aux camélias: a romantic tragedy danced at the Palais Garnier

From May 5 to 23, 2026, the Palais Garnier presents La Dame aux camélias, a narrative ballet by John Neumeier inspired by the novel by Alexandre Dumas fils, with music by Chopin.

Sleeping Beauty: Nureyev and Tchaikovsky's ballet at the Opéra Bastille - our review

After an absence of over ten years at the Opéra National de Paris, Sleeping Beauty, choreographed by Rudolf Nureyev, returns to the Opéra Bastille. First performed in 1966, the ballet retains Tchaikovsky's splendid music.

Contrastes : Three visions of dance at the Palais Garnier

The Opéra national de Paris presents Contrastes, an evening of ballets by Trisha Brown, David Dawson and the van Opstals. On view at the Palais Garnier from December 1 to 31, 2025.

Angelin Preljocaj's Le Parc returns to the Palais Garnier to celebrate 30 years of an iconic ballet

From February 3 to 25, 2026, the Paris Opera presents Le Parc, a ballet by Angelin Preljocaj. Created in 1994, this contemporary classic blends baroque seduction and modern choreographic language to the music of Mozart.

Racines: a choreographic journey through Russian, African and ancient heritage at the Opéra Bastille

From October 6 to November 10 2025, the Opéra Bastille will host Racines, a three-part program featuring George Balanchine, Mthuthuzeli November and Christopher Wheeldon. An evening of artistic and cultural filiations.

Semiramis and Don Juan: two Baroque ballets told through dance at the Opéra-Comique

Two of Gluck's ballet-pantomimes come to the Opéra-Comique from May 24 to 28, 2025. Conducted by Jordi Savall, Sémiramis and Don Juan celebrate gesture as language.

Notre-Dame de Paris: Roland Petit's ballet returns to the Opéra Bastille

The Opéra Bastille welcomes Roland Petit's legendary ballet Notre-Dame de Paris, a major work in the repertoire. Presented from December 6 to 31, 2025, this dance fresco combines dramatic power, neoclassical dance and flamboyant aesthetics.

Étoile: Charlotte Gainsbourg and Luke Kirby in a series about the world of ballet

Created by Amy Sherman-Palladino, Étoile reunites Charlotte Gainsbourg and Luke Kirby in the world of international ballet. New season from April 24, 2025 on Prime Video.

Giselle at the Palais Garnier: the iconic Romantic ballet of madness, love and the supernatural

The ballet "Giselle" is on at the Palais Garnier from September 28 to October 31, 2025, in a version by Patrice Bart and Eugène Polyakov.

Hans van Manen: Dutch National Ballet pays tribute to the neo-classical master

Dutch National Ballet celebrates Hans van Manen with four major works by the Dutch choreographer, as part of the TranscenDanses season at the Théâtre des Champs-Élysées.

Dance Theatre of Harlem: New York ballet returns to Paris

Dance Theatre of Harlem returns to France after a 40-year absence with two programs at the Palais des Congrès de Paris from February 26 to 28, 2026.

Opera Ballet Vlaanderen at La Villette: a dialogue between generations of choreographers

From April 24 to 26, 2025, La Villette welcomes the Opera Ballet Vlaanderen for an exceptional program combining masterpieces of contemporary dance and an original creation by Jan Martens.

Swan Lake: A timeless masterpiece at the Dôme de Paris

On April 16, 2025, the Dôme de Paris welcomes "Swan Lake", performed by the International Festival Ballet and accompanied by a live orchestra. A majestic performance of an absolute ballet classic.

The Junior Ballet de l'Opéra de Paris at Versailles: the birthplace of future great dancers

The Opéra Royal du Château de Versailles welcomes the Junior Ballet de l'Opéra de Paris, from June 12 to 14, 2025. A first stop for this new company, which embodies the future of French classical dance.