Are you passionate about dance or opera? This season, Paris and the Île-de-France region have some unique events in store for you, with grandiose productions. The region's finest stages, including theOpéra Garnier, theOpéra Bastille, and renowned theaters, invite you to discover emblematic works revisited by talented artists.
Must-see ballet performances in Paris in 2025
Come and discover the most beautiful ballet performances in Paris in 2025, a not-to-be-missed event for lovers of ballet and elegance. [Read more]
In 2025, Paris will be hosting some breathtaking contemporary dance shows, so don't miss the chance to discover one in the capital. [Read more]
Opera lovers can enjoy such classics as Rigoletto, The Barber of Seville and Don Giovanni. These timeless works, with their powerful voices and breathtaking staging, attract audiences from all over the world. As for ballet fans, they can look forward to classical choreographies such as Swan Lake or The Nutcracker, as well as contemporary creations by the greatest choreographers.
In addition to theatrical performances, numerous events are held in atypical venues around Paris, offering a different approach to the art of opera and dance. Take the opportunity to immerse yourself in a captivating universe where music, movement and emotion come together for an unforgettable experience. Don't miss this 2024-2025 season, rich in performances, and experience moments of grace with the operas and ballets of Paris and Île-de-France.
Les Arènes Lyriques 2025, the open-air classical music festival on the Butte Montmartre
The classical music festival Les Arènes Lyriques returns to Paris from July 23 to August 16, 2025. The program? Open-air concerts at the Arènes de Montmartre all summer long: the perfect opportunity to enjoy a special evening in the very private garden of the Arènes. [Read more]
Don Carlos at the Opéra Bastille: Verdi's masterpiece
Do you love the music of Verdi? The Opéra Bastille welcomes Don Carlos, one of his masterpieces, from March 29 to April 25, 2025. A grandiose opera combining drama, love and power, staged by Polish director Krzysztof Warlikowski. [Read more]
La Bohème at the Opéra Bastille: love and youth through the prism of memory
The opera "La Bohème" returns to the Opéra Bastille from September 12 to October 14, 2025, directed by Claus Guth. [Read more]
Puccini's Il Trittico at the Opéra Bastille: an opera in three acts to discover in Paris
Opéra Bastille presents Puccini's Il Trittico from April 29 to May 28, 2025. Three short operas, three worlds, for a unique musical journey between comedy, mysticism and drama. [Read more]
Opera a Palazzo: lyrical performances at the Musée Jacquemart André
From September 21, 2024 to June 28, 2025, opera arias will take over the Musée Jacquemart André, to the delight of music lovers. An opportunity to rediscover opera, up close to the artists, thanks to exceptional performances. [Read more]
Did you know that you can attend rehearsals with Paris Opera dancers?
Do you find Paris Opera shows too expensive? The Opéra Bastille offers spectators the chance to attend certain rehearsals at a (very) reduced price! We tell you all about it. [Read more]
Rigoletto: Giuseppe Verdi's tragic opera at Opéra Bastille
One of Giuseppe Verdi's great classics, Rigoletto, comes to the Opéra Bastille from December 1 to June 12, 2025. An opportunity to discover a new version of the tragic opera by one of the major figures in the world of opera. [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]
Gioacchino Rossini's The Barber of Seville at Opéra Garnier
Attention opera buffa fans! The Opéra Garnier is offering several performances of Gioacchino Rossini's masterpiece, The Barber of Seville, from June 10 to July 13, 2025. An opportunity to immerse yourself in this adaptation of Beaumarchais' work. [Read more]
Music at the museum: the Jacquemart-André museum's musical program
The Musée Jacquemart-André hosts a variety of shows and concerts: discover the new musical season and museum news. [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]
Ballet of Lights Peter Pan: a luminous dance show at the Théâtre du Gymnase Marie Bell
Return to childhood with this luminous dance show, revisiting the classic tale of Peter Pan, on May 14, 2025 in the heart of the Théâtre du Gymnase Marie Bell. Ready to join Neverland? [Read more]
Opera Ballet Vlaanderen at La Villette: a dialogue between generations of choreographers
From April 24 to 26, 2025, La Villette welcomes the Opera Ballet Vlaanderen for an exceptional program combining masterpieces of contemporary dance and an original creation by Jan Martens. [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]
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]
Sylvia: mythology danced by Manuel Legris at the Palais Garnier
Fauns, dryads and thwarted loves: Manuel Legris revisits "Sylvia", Léo Delibes' mythological ballet, from May 8 to June 4, 2025 at the Palais Garnier. [Read more]
Dance Theatre of Harlem: New York ballet returns to Paris
Dance Theatre of Harlem returns to France after a 40-year absence with two programs at the Palais des Congrès de Paris from February 26 to 28, 2026. [Read more]
Giselle at the Palais Garnier: the iconic Romantic ballet of madness, love and the supernatural
The ballet "Giselle" is on at the Palais Garnier from September 28 to October 31, 2025, in a version by Patrice Bart and Eugène Polyakov. [Read more]
Ballet d'Jèrri presents Goecke/Edeso program in Paris
On April 25 and 26, 2025, Ballet d'Jèrri takes over the Théâtre du Gymnase Marie Bell with a two-part program by Marco Goecke and Asier Edeso Eguia. [Read more]
The Junior Ballet de l'Opéra de Paris at Versailles: the birthplace of future great dancers
The Opéra Royal du Château de Versailles welcomes the Junior Ballet de l'Opéra de Paris, from June 12 to 14, 2025. A first stop for this new company, which embodies the future of French classical dance. [Read more]
Must-see ballet performances in Paris in 2025
Contemporary and urban dance shows to discover in Paris in 2025
