Paris, the capital of art and culture, and its suburbs offer numerous classical dance performances every year. In 2024, ballet lovers will have the opportunity to discover unprecedented 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 2024 is also to enjoy the unique setting of the City of Light and its surroundings, known 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 classical danceperformances in Paris in 2024.
The Nutcracker: the new production of Tchaikovsky's ballet at Arena Grand Paris
Tchaikovsky's legendary ballet, The Nutcracker, arrives in the capital in a new production at the end of 2024. Playing at the Arena Grand Paris, the ballet will plunge you into the festive season. [Read more]
The Snow Queen: the Ukrainian National Opera ballet at the Théâtre des Champs-Elysées
What better way to celebrate the holidays than with a fairytale show? The Snow Queen ballet takes over the Théâtre des Champs-Élysées in a new French creation, featuring the Ukrainian National Opera Ballet. [Read more]
Swan Lake - Ballet and Orchestra at the Palais des Congrès in Paris
Swan Lake - Ballet and Orchestra is on at the Palais des Congrès from March 29 to April 6, 2025. Organized by FranceConcert, the ballet returns for a tour of France and Europe. [Read more]
Swan Lake: Tchaikovsky's legendary ballet at Arena Grand Paris
Swan Lake, Tchaikovsky's timeless ballet, is on the bill at the Arena Grand Paris for an exceptional evening on Saturday March 1, 2025. [Read more]
Sleeping Beauty: Nureyev and Tchaikovsky's ballet at Opéra Bastille
After an absence of over ten years at the Opéra National de Paris, Sleeping Beauty, choreographed by Rudolf Nureyev, returns to the Opéra Bastille. First performed in 1966, the ballet retains Tchaikovsky's splendid music. [Read more]
Cheval de Chang'an: a classical Chinese dance performance at the Musée Guimet
On November 23, 2024, during the temporary exhibition "Tang China", the Musée Guimet is offering an evening of classical dance as a tribute to the cultural riches of this dynasty. [Read more]
Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater: the dance company returns to Paris
From October 18 to 26, 2024, the American dance company Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater returns to the stage! After a 7-year absence in France, the dancers will perform their old ballets, as well as new creations, at the Palais des Congrès in Paris. [Read more]
Dates and Opening Time
Starts September 11, 2024
