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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.

Christmas history and tradition: where does the Nutcracker, an iconic figure of the festive season, come from?

In Christmas markets, on Christmas trees, on wrapping paper, or as decorations in homes: Nutcrackers are everywhere during the holiday season. But where does this special character come from? Let us tell you.

The Nutcracker: the magical Christmas show at Grand Rex and Théâtre du 13e Art

In Paris, the Nutcracker ballet will enchant the Grand Rex on November 14 and 15, 2025, then the Théâtre du 13ème Art from December 23, 2025 to January 3, 2026. This enchanting show, presented by the British Festival Ballet, celebrates the magic of Christmas to the rhythm of Tchaikovsky.

The Nutcracker or the Kingdom of the Night: a fantastic Christmas at the Théâtre du Vieux-Colombier

A mysterious automaton, a strange and lilting universe: The Nutcracker or the Kingdom of the Night revisits Hoffmann's tale at the Comédie-Française from November 27, 2025 to January 4, 2026.

The Nutcracker: Benjamin Millepied reinvents classical music at La Seine Musicale

From January 7 to 11, 2026, Benjamin Millepied presents a new choreographic version of The Nutcracker at La Seine Musicale. The dancers of the Ballet de l'Opéra de Nice bring their accessible, poetic interpretation to life.

Christmas Holidays 2024: discover The Nutcracker at the Scène Parisienne, for the end of the year

From December 8, 2024 to February 23, 2025, Scène Parisienne presents The Nutcracker, a ballet show for children aged 2 to 12.

Nutcracker: the musical at the Théâtre de la Tour Eiffel

A first in France! Tchaikovsky's famous ballet The Nutcracker is to be transformed into a musical comedy. On the stage of the Théâtre de la Tour Eiffel, you'll find singers and dancers for a colorful family show, on December 11, 2024.

The Nutcracker, Ballet and Orchestra, on tour and in Paris in 2025 - our review

The Palais des Congrès in Paris is opening its doors to the masterpiece "The Nutcracker". Join us from January 7 to 12, 2025 to (re)discover this great classic with ballet and orchestra, set to Tchaikovsky's sublime music.

The Nutcracker: Blanca Li's hip-hop version of the show in Paris

Tchaikovsky's famous ballet, The Nutcracker, arrives on the Paris stage in a new version. Spanish choreographer Blanca Li re-orchestrates the show in a creation featuring authentic Iberian hip-hop.

The Nutcracker: the Royal Opera House's famous Christmas ballet comes to the big screen

Discover the Nutcracker ballet, a Christmas must-see, in theaters on December 12, 2023. A magical Royal Opera House production live from London!

The Nutcracker, the magical ballet at La Seine Musicale for the Christmas vacations

For the festive season, prolong the spirit of Christmas and discover The Nutcracker, the magical ballet to the tunes of Tchaikovsky, at La Seine Musicale.

The Royal Opera House live at the cinema: programming for the 2023 /2024 season

Are you dying to go to the opera, but only have the budget for a cinema ticket? Good news! The Royal Opera House is renewing its evenings of live broadcasts in French cinemas, from September 20, 2023 to June 11, 2024.

Once upon a time, The Nutcracker: the dance masterpiece presented to children

From April 19 to 30, bring the whole family to the Théâtre du Châtelet: an adaptation of the iconic Nutcracker ballet for young and old alike will allow them to discover the magic of this show, starting at age 6.

Il était une fois, the unusual Parisian store selling Christmas decorations all year round!

Il était une fois ..., the half-fantasy, half-Christmas Parisian boutique welcomes you all year round in the heart of the Marais district. Inside, elven figurines meet Santa Clauses of all kinds in a generous profusion of festive decorations and wonders.