Comic opera

All to the Opera 2026: free tours in Paris and Île-de-France, here’s the program

On the occasion of the 19th edition of "Tous à l'Opéra," several prestigious Parisian and Île-de-France institutions will open their doors once again on Friday, May 8, Saturday, May 9, and Sunday, May 10, 2026. The perfect chance to discover for free the splendor and beauty of these exceptional cultural venues. Here’s the program you can look forward to!

JEMA 2026 in Paris: Opéra Comique Highlights Artisanal Crafts of the Performing Arts

The Heritage and Craft Days are the perfect opportunity to explore a wide range of fascinating professions and experience enchanting venues! From April 9 to 11, 2026, head over to the Opéra Comique to immerse yourself in the world of live performance.

Offenbach takes center stage with Belle Lurette at the Théâtre du Gymnase Marie Bell – read our review

Presented at the Théâtre du Gymnase in Paris, Jacques Offenbach’s comic opera Belle Lurette is making a vibrant comeback in a faithful new staging by Les Tréteaux Lyriques, running from January 9 to February 1, 2026. Read our review!

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.

Stravinsky's Pulcinella & Ravel's L'Heure espagnole in March at Opéra-Comique

Louis Langrée, Guillaume Gallienne and Clairemarie Osta combine the scenic arts in the service of these two masterpieces inspired by the gallant 18th century, in a show that celebrates the freedom of genres and the fecundity of the comic spirit, to be seen from March 9 to 19, 2024. And on March 15 and 17, extend the evening with artists from the production or the Académie, in a more intimate musical postlude to the world of the title.

White Night 2019: a giant karaoke at Paris Opéra Comique

For the White Night 2019, Paris Opéra Comique offers us to enjoy a giant karaoke… opera version. Saturday October 5, 2019 from 7 p.m., come along and scream in this theater built in 1898, whether you sing right or not!

Miranda at the Opéra Comique in Paris

English stager Katie Mitchell and music director Raphaël Pichon open the Opéra Comique season from September 25, 2017 with Miranda after Henry Purcell’s work.