Angelin Preljocaj's Le Parc returns to the Palais Garnier to celebrate 30 years of an iconic ballet

From February 3 to 25, 2026, the Paris Opera presents Le Parc, a ballet by Angelin Preljocaj. Created in 1994, this contemporary classic blends baroque seduction and modern choreographic language to the music of Mozart.

Thirty years after its creation, Le Parc returns to the Palais Garnier stage, from February 3 to 25, 2026, as part of theOpéra national de Paris program.Angelin Preljocaj's ballet, conceived in 1994, questions the forms of love in a changing world, combining the codes of the Grand Siècle with a resolutely contemporary gestural style. Set to emblematic Mozart scores, it invites us to explore desire, power games and sensual impulses, in a setting evocative of French gardens.

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Le Parc takes place in a stylized universe inspired by the 17th and 18th centuries, with references to gallant literature (Carte du Tendre, Les Liaisons dangereuses) and classical aesthetics. The choreography takes advantage of this framework to shake up its conventions: broken lines, rhythmic breaks, unexpected lifts, and even the introduction of contemporary sound elements. The dancers embody a series of tableaux revolving around seduction, restraint and abandonment, between codified elegance and modern tensions. The famous final pas de deux, which has become emblematic, closes the ballet in a suspended moment, often associated with a powerful image: a floating kiss, bodies in rotation.

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Le Parc will appeal to lovers of classical dance as muchas to those curious about neo-contemporary creations. The ballet plays on the familiarity of Mozart's music, while at the same time hijacking it with expressive, fluid and sometimes jolting choreography. It may also be of interest to spectators sensitive to aesthetic re-readings of the story, and to the way in which love relationships can be thought of on stage through the language of the body. Its musical accessibility, refined décor and balance between tradition and modernity make it a possible gateway to the contemporary ballet repertoire.

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Since its creation, Le Parc has been performed regularly in France and abroad. The show lasts 1h40 with no intermission, and will be presented at the Palais Garnier, one of the most emblematic venues in France's choreographic heritage. Tickets go on sale on September 23, 2025 at 12:00 p.m., with prices ranging from €30 to €160, depending on category.

Between classical refinement and choreographic audacity, Angelin Preljocaj'sLe Parc is one of the highlights of theOpéra national de Paris season. At the crossroads of history, desire and movement, this ballet continues its international career, still resonating with today's issues.

This article is based on available information about the show and is not based on a viewing of the piece.

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