Concerts at La Scala

Location
13 boulevard de Strasbourg, 75010 Paris
Capacity 550 seats
Duration
Around 1h 10min - 1h 30min
No intermission
Details
Concerts
For all audiences
No dialogue
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History and Fun Facts about La Scala
Wedged between hair salons and trendy vintage stores in Paris’ 10th Arrondissement, La Scala is a newly renovated “café-concert hall” hosting a wide variety of entertainment, including theatre, dance, concerts, and circus performances. Once the first major English-style music halls in France, now remade with state-of-the-art modular technology, the venue has undergone multiple makeovers since it first opened its doors in 1873. It made its humble debut as a Parisian guinguette, an intimate meeting place for drinking and dancing, but later evolved into a concert hall, theatre venue, and finally an art deco cinema. Perhaps the strangest chapter of La Scala’s history came in 1999, when it was purchased by the Universal Church of the Kingdom of God, who envisioned the venue as a meeting place for a religious cult. However, its neighbours protested, and Paris’ city council refused to give the church permission for its plans. La Scala was closed, lying derelict for 16 years.
However, this changed in 2016 when the space was purchased by a pair of seasoned theatre producers. They transformed the space into a 550-seat modular theatre with technology to support the full range of performances they imagined for the space. Both its auditorium and restaurant feature designs from scenographer Richard Peduzzi, the man behind the Milan Scala, an opera house which has hosted nearly every great Italian opera singer since 1778. Inspired by this long heritage, Paris’ own imitation is now a gem of the city’s theatre scene with an impressively diverse programme of shows.
Fast facts
Capacity: 550
Handicap Accessible: Yes, though please contact us beforehand to ensure you get the best place.
Air conditioning: Yes
Heating: Yes
Coat Check: Yes (free service)
FAQ
How do I get to La Scala?
La Scala is accessible by:
Metro lines: You can take lines 4, 8, and 9 to Strasbourg Saint-Denis or line 5 to Jacques Bonsergent.
Bus lines: You can take the bus to the Porte Saint-Martin stop served by line 20 or to the Strasbourg Saint-Denis stop served by lines 32 and 39.
Our customer service can be reached in case of difficulty from 10 am to 7 pm, Monday to Friday. For more information, please consult the map above.
What do I do when I get to La Scala?
We invite you to arrive at least 15 minutes before the beginning of the concerts at La Scala, and present your voucher at the front desk. The theatre’s English-speaking staff members will guide you to your seats.
Can I take photos during the concerts at La Scala?
In order not to disturb the artists and for the comfort of other spectators, it is forbidden to take pictures during the concerts à La Scala. However, you can take photos of La Scala before and after the performance, as a souvenir of your gorgeous evening at the theatre!
How long does the performance last?
The concerts at La Scala last between 1 hour and 10 minutes and 1 hour and 30 minutes, with no intermission.
Is La Scala handicap accessible?
La Scala is accessible to people with limited mobility. We recommend that you contact us directly at hello@theatreinparis.com so that we can inform the theater.
Does La Scala have a specific dress code?
For Parisian plays, the dress code tends to be casual. It is common for Parisians to arrive directly from work, dressed in business-casual clothing.