Right in the heart of Paris, on the Place du Châtelet, the Théâtre du Chatelet welcomes show lovers and stands as a standard-bearer for the performing arts in the capital. Listed as a historic monument since 1979, it stands out as a beautiful showcase with a sumptuous décor inside and out.
The Théâtre du Châtelet opened its doors in 1862, at a time when Paris was in full artistic and cultural swing. From the outset, it hosted a variety of shows, from opera and musicals to dance and theater. It thus contributed to enriching the cultural life of the French capital.
The theater has two main halls: the Grand Salle, which seats around 2,500 spectators, and the Théâtre de la Ville, with a capacity of around 600. These spaces are equipped with the latest audiovisual technologies, guaranteeing an immersive experience for the audience. It has witnessed key moments in the life of the capital, from the Belle Époque to the Roaring Twenties, via periods of war and reconstruction. Its stages have been trodden by such renowned artists as Maurice Ravel, Serge Diaghilev and many others.
The Théâtre du Châtelet also hosted the first performance in France ofIgor Stravinsky 's famous ballet "The Rite of Spring" in 1913, a performance that marked a turning point in the history of music and dance. Today, the Théâtre du Châtelet continues to play a central role in the cultural life of Paris, preserving its heritage while looking to the future.
Danse des cinq contients, a dance show for the Olympic Games
Danse des cinq continents is a dance show to be seen at the Théâtre du Châtelet on June 21 and 22. The show highlights the culture of each continent through dance. [Read more]
Les Misérables at the Théâtre du Châtelet: a new production in French by the end of 2024
Discover the new French production of "Les Misérables" at the Théâtre du Châtelet from November 22 to December 31, 2024. This timeless musical has reached 130 million spectators. [Read more]
Les p'tits fauteuils, children's shows at the Théâtre du Châtelet to see in 2023-2024
Throughout the 2023-2024 school year, from September 2023 to June 2024, Les P'tits fauteuils will offer one show a month, always on a Sunday, for the whole family to enjoy. Concerts, plays, storytelling... your children will finally have the opportunity to come to the theater like grown-ups, with shows adapted to their needs. [Read more]
Festival Manifeste 2024: a meeting place for emerging talent in Paris
The Festival Manifeste, Paris's festival of creation and emergence, is back again this year, from May 30 to June 22, 2024, at several of the capital's leading venues, including IRCAM, Centquatre, Salle Pleyel, Centre Pompidou and Cité de la Musique. Theater, dance, cinema, digital arts and more will be on the program. [Read more]
Fête de la musique 2024 on the Place du Châtelet in Paris, the program
This year, the Fête de la musique takes over the Place du Châtelet in Paris with a special program combining art and sport. Join us from Friday, June 21 to Sunday, June 23, 2024, for traditional dance performances and an expanded version of Mohamed El Khatib's "Stadium". Here's the program (available on reservation)! [Read more]
-M- and Thibault Cauvin in concert in Paris, two new dates in 2024
-M- and Thibault Cauvin present their album "L'Heure miroir" on an eventful tour of France! In Paris, they head for the Théâtre des Champs-Élysées on Tuesday October 29 and Wednesday October 30, 2024. In response to demand, the duo have announced two new performances, this time at the Théâtre du Châtelet on Thursday October 31 and Friday November 1, 2024. [Read more]
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Location
Théâtre du Châtelet
1 Place du Châtelet
75001 Paris 1
Official website
www.chatelet.com
