2025 New Year's Concert at the Royal Opera House in Versailles: tribute to Johann Strauss

The 2025 New Year's Concert at the Royal Opera of Versailles celebrates the bicentennial of Johann Strauss with a program of Viennese waltzes, operetta arias, and polkas in an exceptional historical setting on December 29.

End 2025 to the rhythm of the greatest Viennese waltzes...The Royal Opera Orchestra in Versailles invites you to celebrate the bicentenary of Johann Strauss's birth with a New Year's concert on December 29, 2025, combining tradition, splendor, and elegance. In the historic hall ofthe Royal Opera, in the heart of the Palace of Versailles, the Austrian composer's works will transport you through two centuries of Viennese music, with the most famous waltzes and operetta arias from his masterpieces.

A vibrant tribute to the musical soul of Vienna.

On the program: the sparkling overture to Die Fledermaus, famous arias such as Mein Herr Marquisand the Blue Danube Waltz, not to mention the joyful Tritsch-Tratsch Polka and Pizzicato Polka. Each piece resonates as a nod to the festive and refined spirit of the Austro-Hungarian Empire, which Versailles has never really forgotten, between memories ofAnne of Austria, Marie Antoinette, andEmpress Marie Louise. Echoing this historical connection, the sounds of Franz Lehár complete this musical celebration with enchanting excerpts from The Merry Widow.

Attending this concert, you will be immersed in a world where the waltz reigns supreme, where the lightness of the French polka Die Pariserin meets the orchestral richness of the Kaiser-Walzer. You will be lulled by the Frühlingsstimmen Waltz and enchanted by the romantic impulses of Wiener Blut. It is an immersion in the elegant and sparkling atmosphere of 19th-century Viennese salons, but in the heart of an iconic monument of French heritage.

For lovers of opera, classical music, and heritage

This concert is for classical music lovers, fans of beautiful staging, and those curious to seek out a unique cultural experience to start the year. Whether you are a seasoned music lover or simply want to enjoy an exceptional moment, you will find here a setting conducive to contemplation, daydreaming, or even celebration, depending on your mood.

However, if you are looking for a lively evening of contemporary music, an interactive show or a relaxed atmosphere, this may not be the event for you. It is designed for those who want to treat themselves to an elegant interlude, in a spirit of tradition and refinement, in the heart of one of the most majestic locations in France.

An enchanting event for a New Year like no other.

The New Year's concert in Versailles is also a wonderful opportunity to enjoy a special moment, whether with family, friends, or in a romantic setting. Imagine yourself, just after the holidays, prolonging the magic of New Year's Eve under the gilded ceilings ofthe Royal Opera House, carried away by the soaring melodies of Strauss. The hall, ranked among the most beautiful in Europe, adds a solemn and dreamlike dimension to this musical interlude.

You can also take advantage of your visit to stroll through the castle gardens, still dormant in winter, or share a gourmet tea in one of the refined establishments in the surrounding area. It is a complete sensory experience, combining heritage, music, and art de vivre.