Heritage Days 2026: a guided tour into the world of opera in Paris

Ready to experience a lively cultural weekend? In September, Parisians and Île-de-France residents will be able to visit for free the capital’s finest museums, buildings and other institutions, in celebration of the 43rd edition of Heritage Days. If you love theatre, opera and live performance, enjoy a thematic tour across Paris on September 19 and 20, 2026.

During Heritage Days, Paris is a true treasure trove for culture lovers. And those who adore the performing arts are in even higher spirits: this special weekend lets the public discover the secrets and history of theatre venues, Paris’s grand opera houses, conservatories, and dance or music schools…

Interested in this program? Why not wander through Paris with passionate guides who will lead you on a journey into the history of the opera? Discover the themed tours offered on September 19 and 20. Please note that attendance requires a fee and advance booking. The walk starts in front of the Comédie-Française.

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Heads up, the spots are limited, so you’ll need to be quick to register. Also note that the tour is paid and offered at a preferential rate for the event.

The program for this year’s Heritage Days 2026

• (outdoor) Guided walk exploring the history of the Opera

  Discover more than three centuries of Opera history in Paris through our guided stroll, savoring the beauty of both the tangible heritage (architecture) and the intangible (music). As we wander the streets of Paris, we uncover the lyrical houses of yesterday and today, those abandoned ones and those where melodies still echo today. The itinerary brings stories and anecdotes from great composers and musicians, political intrigues and passions, as well as the musical refinements that make this unique genre so rich. Photos and sounds accompany the journey to illustrate this lyrical promenade.

  Outdoor-only stroll

  Meet in front of the main entrance of the Comédie-Française theatre

  1 Place Colette, 75001 Paris

  Participation terms: Flat rate €10. Outdoor stroll only. Meet-up in front of the main entrance of the Comédie-Française Theatre, 1 Place Colette, 75001 Paris. - Special rate | Booking required - https://exploreparis.com/fr/7903-paris-la-capitale-de-lopera-la-balade-a-travers-lhistoire-dart-lyrique.html

  Schedule: Saturday, September 19, 2026 — 2:00 PM to 4:30 PM | Sunday, September 20, 2026 — 2:00 PM to 4:30 PM

Le programme est mis à jour en fonction des annonces officielles.