Must-see ballet performances in Paris in 2025

Paris, the capital of art and culture, and its suburbs offer numerous classical dance performances every year. In 2025, ballet lovers will have the opportunity to discover never-before-seen performances in the city's finest theaters. Whether you're a novice or a fan of classical dance, we've put together a selection of must-see shows in the capital.

The great theaters of Paris and Ile-de-France, such asOpéra Garnier andOpéra Bastille, regularly host internationally renowned classical ballets. These shows feature masterpieces of the classical repertoire, such as the not-to-be-missed Swan Lake, The Nutcracker and Giselle. The elegance of the dancers, the finesse of the choreography and the beauty of the sets immerse the spectator in a timeless, fairytale universe.

To attend a classical ballet performance in Paris in 2025 is also to enjoy the unique setting of the City of Light and its surroundings, renowned for its prestigious venues and top-quality productions. Classical ballets tell emotionally rich stories, exploiting universal themes such as love, tragedy and dreams. Don't wait any longer to discover balletshows in Paris in 2025.

Must-see classical dance performances in Paris and the Île-de-France region in 2025:

Contrastes : Three visions of dance at the Palais Garnier
The Opéra national de Paris presents Contrastes, an evening of ballets by Trisha Brown, David Dawson and the van Opstals. On view at the Palais Garnier from December 1 to 31, 2025. [Read more]

Notre-Dame de Paris: Roland Petit's ballet returns to the Opéra Bastille
The Opéra Bastille welcomes Roland Petit's legendary ballet Notre-Dame de Paris, a major work in the repertoire. Presented from December 6 to 31, 2025, this dance fresco combines dramatic power, neoclassical dance and flamboyant aesthetics. [Read more]

The Nutcracker: Tchaikovsky's ballet and classical orchestra in Paris this winter, dates
Tchaikovsky's legendary ballet, The Nutcracker, returns to the Arena Grand Paris and the Palais des Congrès this winter for a magical show that immerses us in the holiday season. [Read more]

Classique ?: contemporary ballet at the Théâtre Libre
Discover "Classique ?", a contemporary ballet by Victoria Dauberville directed by Paul Pascot, at the Théâtre Libre from December 17, 2025, to January 4, 2026. [Read more]