Opéra de paris - activities

HOPE 2024 Gala, stars of dance and show business come together to support Myology research

With a trailer directed by Cédric Klapisch, the HOPE 2024 Gala is gearing up for February 6. Spend an evening with a star-studded program: Marie-Agnès Gillot, star dancers from the Opéra de Paris, Jeanne Balibar's first steps in dance, presented by comedian and actor Jérôme Commandeur, and a dinner of star chefs, all in support of the Institute of Myology at the Casino de Paris. An event built around the beauty of dance and volunteerism: all the protagonists (from artists to technicians) work graciously to bring this moment to life.

Secrets of the Ballet: Backstage with the Opéra de Paris at Théâtre de La Garenne

Take a behind-the-scenes look at classical ballet with the Paris Opera, on December 12 at the Théâtre de La Garenne.

La Samaritaine's Christmas 2023 window displays and decorations: delicacies and fairytale fun à la Willy Wonka!

From November 8, 2023 (from 6pm) to January 9, 2024, La Samaritaine will be in the holiday spirit. For its new Christmas story, the department store is transformed into a Palais des délices, where gourmet delights and the French art of living reign supreme. Right from the window displays, the feast promises to be gargantuan, an exquisite blend of fashion and decoration, presented amid giant fir trees, shimmering decorations and grandiose chandeliers. The enchantment extends to the heart of the showcase, where the Atrium invites you into the magical world of Charlie et la Chocolaterie, and the aisles unveil the quirky, gourmet works of artists Gab Bois and Thomas Liu Le Lann.

Mozart's Don Giovanni at the Opéra Bastille, autumn 2023

For the first time in France, the Opéra Bastille presents Don Giovanni, a classic staged by Claus Guth. Discover Mozart's opera from September 13 to October 12, 2023, with a preview for young people on September 9.

Paris Opera: Guillaume Diop becomes the very first black prima ballerina of the Opera

The news has just been released: the young Guillaume Diop has been promoted to the title of star dancer this Saturday morning, March 11, 2023.

Violetta and Alfredo, the tea room inspired by the Opera, our photos

Opera and pastry lovers meet at Violetta et Alfredo, a tea room inspired by Giuseppe Verdi's famous work, La Traviata. The opportunity to enjoy the most musical Tea Time in Paris!

Molière en musiques, the birthday exhibition at the Opéra de Paris library

For Molière’s 400th birthday, and from September 27, 2022, to January 15, 2023, the Bibliothèque National de France hosts an exhibition in the heart of the Opéra de Paris library to celebrate music’s place in the playwright’s works.

Paris Palais Garnier ranks as one of the world’s most beautiful theaters

The magnificent Opéra Garnier or Palais Garnier set in Paris 9th arrondissement ranks as one of the three world’s most beautiful theaters, according to a recent British study. Here is the complete ranking.

Renovations at Paris opera house: no performances before the end of 2020 at the Palais Garnier

Paris Opera is highly struggling. After a huge strike against the pension system and the coronavirus crisis, the cultural venue has to close again for renovations. Consequences? The Opéra Bastille will reopen on November 25, and the Palais Garnier house will not house performances until the end of 2020. Here is what you have to know.

Coronavirus: Paris opera house loses about 50% of subscriptions for 2020-2021

Paris Opera house is in a very bad way with a 40-million-euro loss director Stéphane Lissney says. Recovery might be a major challenge, with about half of subscriptions for 2020-2021 being lost.

Paris Opera house displays portraits of 500 health caregivers

What a beautiful tribute! Paris Opera house makes a beautiful surprise to caregivers by displaying the portraits of 500 of them on the façade of the Opéra Bastille. A lovely way to thank them and express their admiration for their managing of the health crisis on the frontlines.

Deconfinement: Paris Opera extends its free online show program

Throughout lockdown, Paris Opera delighted us with a very beautiful selection of shows available online and for free. We enjoyed Carmen, Swan Lake and even the Barber of Seville. And big news, new shows are scheduled until late May.

Confinement: Choeur and Orchestre de l’Opéra de Paris pay tribute to health caregivers

Choeur and Orchestre de l’Opéra de Paris thanked with a song and music “all those working hard and with bravery to keep us safe”. Here’s the result in video.

Free audio books for children

In times of confinement, it's important to keep kids occupied and develop their creativity and imagination! Among the screen-free and free alternatives, we note that Audible, Amazon's audiobook service, makes available a selection of free audiobooks for kids.

Coronavirus: Paris National Opera cancels performances and suspends visits

Following the coronavirus pandemic and public gatherings over 100 people being forbidden, Paris National Opera has just announced to cancel several shows and suspend visits.

Yvonne, Princesse de Bourgogne at the Opéra Garnier

The Opéra Garnier invites opera lovers to discover a work in a class of its own, Yvonne, Princesse de Bourgogne, from February 26 to March 8, 2020. An opportunity to discover this work by Philippe Boesmans, commissioned by the Opéra national de Paris in 2008.

The Tales of Hoffmann at the Opéra Bastille

The Opéra Bastille invites Offenbach lovers to discover Les Contes d'Hoffmann from January 21 to February 14, 2020. The opportunity to rediscover one of the most popular masterpieces of the Franco-German composer.

The Barber of Seville at Opéra Bastille

Attention opera buffa fans! The Opéra Bastille is offering several performances of Gioacchino Rossini's masterpiece, The Barber of Seville, from January 11 to February 12, 2020. An opportunity to immerse yourself in this adaptation of Beaumarchais' work.

Vincenzo Bellini's The Pirate at the Opéra Garnier

The Palais Garnier invites lovers of Vincenzo Bellini to discover Le Pirate from December 16 to 19, 2019. An opportunity to discover the composer's very first triumph.

Alexander Borodin's Prince Igor at Opéra Bastille

Opéra Bastille invites Alexander Borodin lovers to discover his only opera and most iconic work, Prince Igor, from November 25 to December 26, 2019.