Swan Lake: the ballet returns to Paris in October 2026.

Swan Lake returns to Paris in the autumn. Following the spring 2026 performances, the ballet set to the music of Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky is slated to play the Palais des Congrès on October 1, 2, 3, 4 and 16, 2026, in a new production backed by an orchestra.

Set to the music of Tchaikovsky from 1875, and later associated with the choreography of Marius Petipa and Lev Ivanov at the close of the 19th century, Swan Lake tells the tale of Prince Siegfried and Odette. Cursed, she takes the form of a swan by day and regains her human state by night.

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This 2026-2027 production revisits the core elements of classical ballet in two acts. The official presentation announces new sets and costumes as well as a live orchestra accompanying the dancers. This Parisian run will be followed by a tour across France and Europe.

At the Palais des Congrès, shows are scheduled for October 1, 2 and 3 at 8 p.m., October 4 at 4 p.m., and October 16 at 8 p.m. The prices listed on the Palais des Congrès official box office start at €48 for full price, with some online offers potentially varying by performance.

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