Classical music

A masked ball: passions, plots and disguises at the Opéra Bastille

The Opéra Bastille presents Giuseppe Verdi's Un bal masqué from January 27 to February 26, 2026, a lyrical fresco of forbidden love, betrayed loyalty and tragic destiny, set against a backdrop of disguises and conspiracies.

Brazil-France 2025 season: An unexpected Brazil, musical evenings at the Théâtre du Châtelet

The Théâtre du Châtelet welcomes Un Brésil inattendu, two unique concerts combining contemporary creation, musical heritage and Afro-Brazilian memory, on July 5 and 6, 2025. These two concerts are part of the Brazil-France 2025 Season.

Rossini's Cinderella: a whirlwind masquerade at the Opéra Royal de Versailles

From October 11 to 18, the Opéra Royal de Versailles hosts a theatrical, baroque version of Rossini's Cinderella, in which farce replaces wonder.

The Valkyrie at the Opéra Bastille: a new chapter in Wagner's Tetralogy

The Opéra Bastille welcomes La Walkyrie, the second part of Wagner's Tetralogy, directed by Calixto Bieito. Discover mythology, forbidden passion and musical power, from November 11 to 30, 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.

Festival Lyrique de Paris: four evenings of immersive opera at the Musée Jacquemart-André

From July 3 to 12, 2025, Opera a Palazzo joins forces with the Musée Jacquemart-André to present the first edition of the Festival Lyrique de Paris. Four intimate evenings combining great voices, operatic masterpieces and a nocturnal tour of an exceptional heritage site.

Fête de la Musique 2025: Viva l'Orchestra in free concert at the Auditorium de Radio France in Paris

For the Fête de la Musique 2025, we're off to the Auditorium de Radio France to listen to the classical repertoire of Viva l'Orchestra, an orchestra of great amateurs supervised by the Orchestre National de France. Join us on Saturday, June 21, 2025 at 8 p.m. for a free concert (reservations required) in this not-to-be-missed spot during the Fête de la Musique.

Handel's Ariodante: a Baroque opera at the Palais Garnier

The Palais Garnier presents Ariodante, Georg Friedrich Handel's Baroque masterpiece, from September 16 to October 12, 2025, directed by Robert Carsen.

The Marriage of Figaro: Mozart revisited backstage at the Palais Garnier

From November 15 to December 27, 2025, Mozart's Les Noces de Figaro will be staged at the Palais Garnier in a production that takes the action backstage in a contemporary opera house.

Théâtre du Châtelet offers musical tours

How about a musical exploration of the Théâtre du Châtelet, accompanied by the voice of a passionate tenor? Join us on June 17 and 21, 2025 for a guided and sung backstage tour of the Parisian musical theater.

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.

Les Arènes Lyriques 2025, the open-air classical music festival on the Butte Montmartre

The classical music festival Les Arènes Lyriques returns to Paris from July 23 to August 16, 2025. The program? Open-air concerts at the Arènes de Montmartre all summer long: the perfect opportunity to enjoy a special evening in the very private garden of the Arènes.

Sentinelles: a play that illuminates the link between art and friendship at Théâtre Paris-Villette

A moving journey through art and friendship, "Sentinelles" unveils its mysteries at the Théâtre Paris-Villette in Paris from June 11 to 21, 2025.

Puccini's Il Trittico at the Opéra Bastille: an opera in three acts to discover in Paris

Opéra Bastille presents Puccini's Il Trittico from April 29 to May 28, 2025. Three short operas, three worlds, for a unique musical journey between comedy, mysticism and drama.

La Bohème at the Opéra Bastille: love and youth through the prism of memory

The opera "La Bohème" returns to the Opéra Bastille from September 12 to October 14, 2025, directed by Claus Guth.

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.

Victoires de la Musique Classique 2025: winners and results

The 32nd Victoires de la Musique Classique ceremony unveiled its prize list on March 5, 2025. Instrumental Soloist of the Year, Opera Artist of the Year and Composer of the Year... discover the results and the prize list of these new Victoires de la Musique Classique.

Les Folies musicales: an innovative festival at the Théâtre du Châtelet

From March 22 to 26, 2025, Les Folies musicales take over the Théâtre du Châtelet for a festival that rethinks the classical concert by exploring new artistic forms.

Samson at the Opéra Comique: a new operatic work inspired by Rameau and Voltaire

A fascinating opera between music and tragedy, from March 17 to 23 at the Opéra Comique.

Peer Gynt, a theatrical and musical fresco at the Théâtre du Châtelet

From March 7 to 16, 2025, the Théâtre du Châtelet welcomes Peer Gynt, a never-before-seen version of Henrik Ibsen's masterpiece, directed by Olivier Py and accompanied by music by Edvard Grieg.