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.
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]
International Festival Ballet's Swan Lake at the Casino de Paris in February 2025
Tchaikovsky's legendary ballet "Swan Lake" returns to Paris in the New Year, at the Casino de Paris from February 20 to 23, 2025, performed by the International Festival Ballet. [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]
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]
Carmina Burana: the famous Russian ballet returns to the Palais des Congrès in 2025
Carl Orff's classic masterpiece can be seen at the Palais des Congrès in Paris from November 19 to 30, 2025, presented by FranceConcert. The ballet will be accompanied by a live orchestra. [Read more]
Dates and Opening Time
Starts September 11, 2024