Ballet

Dracula: BIG Live’s ballet at the Casino de Paris in 2027

BIG Live announces Dracula at Casino de Paris from April 8 to 25, 2027. Pre-registration is open to receive a notification when tickets go on sale; ticket sales have not yet opened.

Sharon Eyal and Mats Ek: Lyon Ballet at the Champs-Élysées

The Lyon Opera Ballet brings together Sharon Eyal’s House and Mats Ek’s The Rite of Spring at the Théâtre des Champs-Élysées, January 14–17, 2027. Five performances pair techno rhythms with a reinterpretation of Stravinsky.

Rituals: Lifar, Binyamini and Pina Bausch at the Opéra Bastille

Rituels brings together Serge Lifar, Shahar Binyamini and Pina Bausch at the Opéra Bastille from December 2, 2026, to January 2, 2027. Boléro X joins the Paris Opera Ballet’s repertoire.

Romeo and Juliet: Noureev’s ballet arrives in cinemas with the Paris Opera

Rudolf Nureyev's Romeo and Juliet ballet is set to be screened in cinemas on November 8, 2026 at 4:00 PM, with Paul Marque and Sae Eun Park in the lead roles.

Benjamin Millepied: three performances at the Folies Bergère

Benjamin Millepied unveils three new works at the Folies Bergère from November 9 to 29, 2026: a Barbara-inspired ballet, Summerland with November Ultra, and Move Me Once More, a cabaret conceived with Léa Mysius.

The Presbytère: Béjart Ballet Lausanne at La Seine Musicale in 2027

The Presbytère of the Béjart Ballet Lausanne returns to La Seine Musicale from March 10 to 14, 2027. A Maurice Béjart ballet set to Queen and Mozart, with costumes by Gianni Versace.

Dance Highlights: the Junior Ballet at the Palais Garnier in 2027

The Paris Opera Ballet's Junior Company presents Éclats de danse at the Palais Garnier from January 9 to 28, 2027, featuring five works, both classical and contemporary.

Swan Lake: the ballet returns to Paris in October 2026.

Le Lac des Cygnes returns to Paris in a fresh production at the Palais des Congrès on October 1, 2, 3, 4 and 16, 2026, with dancers and an orchestra performing Tchaikovsky’s music.

Sacred Land and Wonders of Angkor: an exceptional Cambodian classical ballet at Le 13e Art in Paris

What if you set off on a journey to the heart of one of Asia’s greatest civilizations, without leaving Paris? On October 3, don’t miss this rare chance to witness the full splendor of Cambodian classical ballet in a beautiful Parisian setting.

Contemporary ballets at La Seine Musicale for Été en Seine

La Seine Musicale is presenting a free evening of contemporary ballet on July 25, 2026, as part of Été en Seine, featuring works by Balanchine, Béjart and Crystal Pite.

Nureyev's Bayadère at the Opéra Bastille: a spectacular ballet, a timeless classic — review

From June 17 to July 14, 2026, the Paris Opera presents La Bayadère in Rudolf Nureyev’s iconic production at the Opéra Bastille. A grand-scale ballet that blends virtuosity, dreamlike imagery, and the tradition of the grand spectacle. Read our review.

Louvre: Exclusive Performance by the Paris Opera Ballet and VIP Access to the Exhibition in April

The Paris Opera Ballet takes the stage inside the Louvre’s Pyramid on April 18 and 19, 2026, as part of the exhibition "Michelangelo Rodin. Living Bodies." Eight dancers and five stars will mingle with the audience for a unique performance, followed by an exclusive after-hours tour of the installation once the museum closes.

Icons of Ballet: A one-of-a-kind dance gala featuring the world’s top Stars at the Palais des Congrès

On February 13, 2026, the Palais des Congrès will host a spectacular gala bringing together the world's greatest stars, from La Scala to the Royal Ballet. An extraordinary evening that promises a captivating blend of classic repertoire and cutting-edge contemporary works.

Romeo and Juliet: Rudolf Nureyev's Ballet at the Opéra Bastille, a Fresh Take on the Classic Myth

A timeless classic of narrative ballet gets a fresh take... Rudolf Nureyev’s choreography of Romeo and Juliet, set to Sergei Prokofiev’s iconic score, will be staged by the Paris Opera Ballet at the Opéra Bastille from April 2 to May 12, 2026. This production vividly brings to life the tragic fate of Verona’s star-crossed lovers, reimagined with meticulous attention to the grandeur and detail of Renaissance Italy.

The Imaginary Invalid: Molière’s Comedy-Ballet at the Porte Saint-Martin

Molière’s The Imaginary Invalid, directed by Claude Stratz, will run at the Théâtre de la Porte Saint-Martin from May 27 to July 12, 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.