Classical music

World Music Day 2026: Free concert by Viva l'Orchestra at Radio France's Auditorium

Imagine this: more than 110 musicians taking the stage at Radio France’s Auditorium. Here’s what’s in store for Sunday, June 21, 2026, as the new Music Day kicks off. Join us from 4 p.m. to discover the Viva l’Orchestra lineup, the annual musical event that shines a spotlight on amateur performers.

Les Arènes Lyriques 2026: a classical music festival perched on Montmartre Hill

The Les Arènes Lyriques classical music festival is returning to Paris from July 22 to August 15, 2026. What’s on the program? No fewer than 16 concerts staged at the Arènes de Montmartre, an idyllic setting for enjoying the great classics.

Seine de Fête at La Seine Musicale: A grand festival on June 13–14, 2026

Over a weekend, La Seine Musicale becomes an artistic playground where classical music takes on every form. Two days of music, immersive experiences, and encounters to celebrate the arrival of summer and to bring the season of the Insula Orchestra and its guest artists to a close.

The Abduction from the Seraglio at the Théâtre des Champs-Élysées in June 2026

The Abduction from the Seraglio by Mozart is presented at the Théâtre des Champs-Élysées in Paris from June 3 to 12, 2026, in a new production conducted by Laurence Equilbey and staged by Florent Siaud.

Paris Lyric Festival, second edition: experience opera nights at the Jacquemart-André Museum.

The Jacquemart-André Museum becomes an opera house for its second edition of the Paris Lyric Festival. From July 2 to 11, 2026, Opera a Palazzo and the Jacquemart-André Museum invite us to four intimate evenings that fuse stellar vocalism, opera’s greatest works, and a after-hours tour of a remarkable heritage site.

Eugene Onegin: Ralph Fiennes Directs the Opera at Palais Garnier

From January 26 to February 27, 2026, Eugene Onegin will be performed at the Palais Garnier, directed by Ralph Fiennes and conducted by Semyon Bychkov.

Harpe and piano concert inspired by opera at the Sarcelles Conservatory

The Sarcelles Conservatory is set to host a harp and piano concert featuring Julien Marcou and Julien Le Herissier on Sunday, February 8th. The event offers a unique take on opera, presenting original pieces inspired by the genre — performed solely with instruments, without vocals. This classical music concert takes place in an accessible, public-friendly setting within the institution.

The Pontoise Baroque Festival returns for its 40th edition

The Festival Baroque de Pontoise returns for a 40ᵉ anniversary edition between musical tradition and contemporary creation, from September 27 to December 6, 2025, then from January 10 to June 6, 2026, across numerous communes in the Val d'Oise, with the support of the Département.

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.

Ercole amante: Antonia Bembo's baroque Hercules between power and desire at Opéra Bastille

From May 28 to June 14, 2026, Antonia Bembo's Ercole amante makes its debut in the Paris Opéra repertoire, supported by an original staging and singular Baroque vocal writing.

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.

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.

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.