Smart tip: attend a dance class and the Paris Opera Ballet's rehearsal.

Sometimes it's tough to secure tickets for performances at the Paris Opera, either because they're sold out or the prices are steep. Yet you can still attend the dancers' rehearsals at the Paris Opera and even sit in on the Ballet’s dance class, before or during the upcoming performance of La Bayadère by Rudolf Noureev. It’s a chance to get a sneak peek of this classical dance performance and feel the intensity of the artists’ work!

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The Ballet Corps invites you to join them on June 27, 2026 to witness their work during a dance class staged on the Opéra Bastille stage and free and open to the public! Note that registration is mandatory and seats are limited, so be ready in front of your screen on Thursday, June 11 at 2:30 p.m. for the opening of the ticket office. A first performance lasting about an hour and a half, giving the dancers time to refine their craft.

As for the public rehearsal, it will take place in advance on June 6 at 3:00 PM (tickets go on sale May 22), but this time it won’t be free. Expect €10 (€5 for those under 28) to observe this rehearsal and admire the 32 dancers during the Act of Shadows, who meticulously execute every move for an unforgettable performance at the official shows.

Nureyev's Bayadère at the Opéra Bastille: a spectacular ballet, a timeless classic — review
From June 17 to July 14, 2026, the Paris Opera presents La Bayadère in Rudolf Nureyev’s iconic production at the Opéra Bastille. A grand-scale ballet that blends virtuosity, dreamlike imagery, and the tradition of the grand spectacle. Read our review. [Read more]