Bugs Bunny at the Symphony: the ciné-concert event at the Grand Rex in May 2026

If you've ever dreamed of seeing Bugs Bunny cavort to the beat of a symphony orchestra, get ready for an unforgettable experience at the Grand Rex! On May 8 and 9, 2026, Paris' most famous concert hall welcomes the legendary Bugs Bunny at the Symphony for the first time in France, a grandiose cine-concert combining humor, nostalgia and musical virtuosity.

Under the baton of conductor George Daugherty, the dynamic Yellow Socks Orchestra - 75 musicians on stage - brings Looney Tunes' greatest moments to life. On the Grand Rex's huge screen, Bugs Bunny, Daffy Duck, Elmer Fudd, Bip Bip and Coyote twirl through sixteen cult episodes such as What's Opera, Doc?, The Rabbit of Seville and Corny Concerto, while the orchestra performs live the original music by Carl Stalling and Milt Franklyn, true gems inspired by Wagner, Rossini, Liszt and Strauss.

And as a surprise never comes alone, the show also features a world premiere: a never-before-seen short film celebrating Bugs Bunny's 85th birthday, as well as a brand-new series of 3D films of Bip Bip and Coyote. A tasty bonus for all fans of vintage cartoons and contemporary animated films.

Created by George Daugherty and David Ka Lik Wong, this show has already won over audiences from Broadway to Hollywood. It returns in 2026 to celebrate its 35th anniversary, with the same mission: to introduce young audiences to the richness of classical music through the joyful prism of cartoons. The atmosphere, both family-friendly and spectacular, promises to be electric, between children's laughter and musical thrills.

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Whether you're a child of the 50s, 70s or 90s, or a parent of today, it's impossible not to melt under the mischievous charm of Bugs and his companions. The Grand Rex, with its monumental stage and giant screen, offers an exceptional setting for this symphonic journey into the delirious world of Warner Bros. Make yourself comfortable, let the magic happen... and let the show begin!

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