Swan Lake: Tchaikovsky's legendary ballet returns to Paris in 2026

A symbol of romantic ballet, Swan Lake appeals to young and old alike. This two-act classical ballet, set to music by the famous composerTchaikovsky and performed by the Ballet Académique and the Budapest Orchestra, is back in the Paris region for two evenings, on March 3, 2026, at the Palais des Congrès and onApril 1, 2026, atthe Arena Grand Paris, accompanied by an orchestra.

Swan Lake tellsthe tragic love story between Prince Siegfried and Odette, a princess transformed into a swan by an evil sorcerer, from whose spell only true love can free her. Will love be enough to triumph over evil? This ballet features legendary scenes such as the famous pas de deux and the majestic dance of the swans, and continues to enchant children and adults alike.

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Created in 1875 by Tchaikovsky, Swan Lakedid not immediately meet with the hoped-for success. Julius Reisinger's first choreography was poorly received by critics. It was only a few years later, under the impetus of choreographers Marius Petipa and Lev Ivanov, that the ballet triumphed. It then became one of the most legendary ballets in the world.

A timeless masterpiece, the ballet Swan Lake has influenced popular culture, particularly in literature and cinema, with the film Black Swan.