Le nozze di Figaro (Palais Garnier)

Le Nozze di Figaro at Opera Palais Garnier - Opéra de Paris
Opéra Palais Garnier

From 15/11 to 27/12/2025

Other languages with surtitles

Location

Opéra Palais Garnier
Place de l’Opéra 75009 Paris
Capacity 1900 seats

Duration

3 h 30 min

With intermission


Details

Opera

For all audiences

In Italian with surtitles in English and French


Highlights: Le nozze di Figaro

If you are not yet familiar with Le nozze di Figaro, one of Mozart’s absolute masterpieces, the 2025–2026 season at the Palais Garnier is the perfect opportunity to discover this irresistible, subtle, and profoundly human comedy.

 

Directed by Netia Jones, this new production blends classical elegance with contemporary lightness. It brings out all the dramatic refinement and psychological nuance of Da Ponte’s libretto, as humorous as it is moving. For Le nozze di Figaro is not merely a series of misunderstandings and disguises: it offers a sharp look at power dynamics, desire, and social class… all carried by divine music.

 

The cast is outstanding. Soprano Sabine Devieilhe portrays a lively and mischievous Susanna, full of charm and resourcefulness. Hanna-Elisabeth Müller brings depth and nobility to Countess Almaviva, a wounded yet dignified woman. Baritone Christian Gerhaher plays a Count who is both authoritarian and vulnerable. And young mezzo-soprano Lea Desandre lights up the stage as the spirited Cherubino, a teenager overflowing with passion.

 

Conducted by Antonello Manacorda, this opera delivers one sublime aria after another, along with dazzling ensembles, in a theatrical mechanism of remarkable precision. Laughter, emotion, beauty – it’s all there.

 

An ideal gateway into the world of Mozart… and into opera itself.
Seeing this opera for the first time (or the fifth!) is a real treat!

 

 

See details for our premium option below!

Story: Le nozze di Figaro

Le nozze di Figaro, a four-act opera by Mozart with a libretto by Da Ponte based on the famous Le nozze di Figaro by Pierre-Augustin Caron de Beaumarchais, is a comedy that is both light-hearted and deeply subversive. The plot unfolds over the course of a single day, in the castle of Count Almaviva, where the servants Figaro and Susanna are preparing to be married.

 

But their happiness is under threat: the Count, weary of his marriage to the Countess, attempts to seduce Susanna, abusing his position of power. Figaro, with the help of Susanna and the Countess, devises a web of clever tricks to thwart his plans.

 

The opera becomes a whirlwind of mistaken identities, slamming doors, and unveiled truths. The young page Cherubino, in love with every woman he sees, brings a touch of freshness and mischief to the proceedings.

 

Beneath its comic surface, the work exposes the hypocrisy of the powerful, the cleverness of the lowly, and the complexity of human emotions. Thanks to Mozart’s music, every feeling – desire, jealousy, forgiveness – is rendered with striking accuracy and touching tenderness.

 

A masterpiece of balance between theatre and music.

Premium Option and Experience

Looking for more than a standard ticket to the show? To make your experience an unforgettable one, choose the following offer at the time of booking:
 

  • Champagne + Programme + Exclusive Access to Salon Liebermann + Show
  • Elevate your evening with our exclusive package, available even after standard ticket sales have closed. With this premium option, relish a glass of champagne, receive a show programme, and enjoy privileged access to the Palais Garnier's opulent Salon Liebermann — a private space adjoining the Grand Foyer, offering breathtaking views of Place de l’Opéra and Avenue de l'Opéra and exclusively reserved for primary ticket holders.
  • Please note, this special package is exclusively offered through the Theatre in Paris box office, thanks to our official partnership with the Friends of Paris Opera Association. Don't miss the chance to make your opera night truly exceptional.

Reviews

Making life visible
"N. Jones, while setting the action in the present day, while making visible the life that goes on behind the scenes, [...] blends eras that seem interchangeable..." (Translated from French)
ResMusica
Netia Jones has a sense of humour
"Netia Jones has a sense of humour that is sometimes subtle, sometimes tongue-in-cheek, and often both" (Translated from French)
Bachtrack
A surprising and successful departure
"Netia Jones' new production of Mozart's opera is a surprising and successful departure" (Translated from French)
Le Figaro
A brilliant idea
"The plot takes place backstage at the Palais Garnier itself: a brilliant idea that gives the audience a glimpse of the hidden side of the Grande Boutique." (Translated from French)
Bachtrack

Opéra Palais Garnier

Place de l’Opéra 75009 Paris

History and Fun Facts about the Opéra Palais Garnier

 

One of the most prestigious stages in all of France, the Palais Garnier was constructed between 1860 and 1875, designed by legendary architect Charles Garnier, who was selected among a handful of talented architects in a fierce design competition. The building itself is considered an artful masterpiece, and was one of the most expensive construction projects to come from the Second French Empire under the reign of Napoléon III. The elaborate use of different materials to lend a lavish multicolored facade was typical of many of the works under the rule of Napoléon III, and features sculptures of various figures of Greek mythology. The official inauguration in 1875 was attended by the Mayor of London and Amsterdam, the King Alphonso XII of Spain, and hundreds of members from European high society.

 

The interior was meticulously designed with intertwining corridors, alcoves and landings to allow for easy movement of large numbers of people; complete with a grand marble staircase and the grand foyer, acting as the drawing room for all of Paris high society and covered in gilded paintings. The auditorium itself is in a traditional Italian horseshoe shape, seating 1900. The stage is the largest in Europe and can accommodate 450 artists, revealed by the opening of the legendary painted curtain. Garnier himself designed the 7-tonne chandelier sparkling above the audience. In 1896, one of the many chandelier counterweights broke free and killed a concierge, the incident that inspired the scenes in the 1910 novel-turned-musical The Phantom of the Opera. The space above the auditorium in the copula dome was once used strictly for cleaning the chandelier, but has since been transformed into a space for opera and dance rehearsals.

 

The legendary building was initially deemed the Academie Impériale de Musique, yet with the fall of the Second Empire and the start of the Third Republic, this was aptly changed for the Academie Nationale de Musique, which we see written across the exterior facade to this day. Garnier envisioned his design and the transformation of the surrounding area, and to this day the opulence of the Second Empire lives on in this living monument. The avenue de l'Opéra remains the only large Parisian corridor without trees, as Garnier explicitly prevented Haussmann from adorning the street with trees, arguing that his Palais Garnier was to be the main focus. Palais Garnier became the official name in 1989 with the construction of the Opéra Bastille, and the venue now houses primarily ballets.

 

Fast facts
Capacity: 1,979
Handicap Accessible: Yes – in order to guarantee access to specific locations, we ask that you make your reservation at least 15 days before the performance.
Air conditioning: Yes
Heating: Yes
Coat Check: Yes (free service)

FAQ

How do I get to the opera house Palais Garnier in the 9th arrondissement of Paris?

The Palais Garnier opera house is accessible by:
Metro: Line 3 (station Opéra), line 7 (station Chaussée d’Antin), line 8 (station Madeleine and Opéra), line 9 (station Chaussée d’Antin)
RER: Line A (station Auber)
Address: Place de l’Opéra, 75009 Paris
In case of difficulty, our hotline can be reached during our business hours. Please see the footer of this page for our contact details.

What do I do when I get to Palais Garnier opera house?

We invite you to arrive 45 minutes before the beginning of the opera Le nozze di Figaro, and present your voucher at the front desk. Palais Garnier’s English-speaking staff members will guide you to your seats.
The concert hall’s doors close 15 minutes after the start of the performance and reopen at intermission if the performance includes one.
If you arrive within 15 minutes after the start of the performance, you will not be allowed to enter the opera house and will be directed to an area with a television where you can watch the first part of the show. You will be able to return to your seats during the intermission if the performance includes one.

How long does the opera, Le nozze di Figaro, last?

The opera Le nozze di Figaro at the Palais Garnier opera house lasts approximately 3 hours and 30 minutes, with intermission.

Is Le nozze di Figaro for an international audience or French speakers?

Both! The Palais Garnier opera house has been welcoming audiences from all over the world for many years. The opera, Le nozze di Figaro, is sung in its original Italian version. Surtitles are provided in both French and English so that international audiences can appreciate this opera in this incredible Parisian venue.

Where will I be seated, and will I see the surtitles* properly?

At the Palais Garnier opera house, Category Optima and Category 1 provide the most comfortable view of the stage and surtitles. The surtitles are projected above and on the sides of the stage.
*Surtitles (also called supertitles) are the theatre equivalent of subtitles. That’s because in French “sur” means “above”.

Can I choose my seat when booking?

When purchasing tickets, choose your preferred category and you will be allocated the best available seats in that category!
To get a guaranteed view of the French and English surtitles, we recommend purchasing tickets for Category Optima or in Category 1.
Please note that tickets of the same category that are booked during the same purchase session, in the same booking order on our website are always assigned side by side. To be sure of this, make sure all of your tickets are in the same category and are included in your shopping cart at the time of purchase.
If there are no available adjacent seating arrangements, our customer service team will contact you before the booking is confirmed.

 

At the Paris Opera, the seats are assigned in odd numbers or even numbers. Therefore, if your tickets are consecutive odd numbers or even numbers (For example: 1, 3, 5,...), they will be adjacent.

 

You can find the seating plan in the theatre’s "photo" section on this page.

Is there a dress code at the Palais Garnier opera house?

There is no specific dress code at Palais Garnier opera house, but proper attire is appreciated. Feel free to dress to impress and reflect the opulent architecture at Palais Garnier!

What is included with my premium ticket at the Palais Garnier opera house?

The Premium tickets are our most exclusive package and include seating in category Optima, the best category in the house, a programme of the show, a glass of champagne, and exclusive access to the magnificent Salon Liebermann.

 

Your programme: At the Palais Garnier, you may obtain your programme in the main shop as well as at the programme stands located in the entry hall and at the bottom of the prestigious Grand Staircase.
Your glass of champagne: You are welcome to enjoy your complementary glass of champagne either before the performance or during intermission. Champagne will be available at the public bars or in the exclusive Salon Liebermann. The Salon is located on the right-hand side of the Grand Foyer, behind the fireplace.

I bought premium tickets for Le nozze di Figaro and I haven’t received them yet. Is this normal?

Yes, it’s completely normal! As the premium tickets for Le nozze di Figaro include exclusive add-ons, your order will first be created as a pre-booking so the Paris Opera can assign your seats and prepare your exclusive package.
You may see a pre-charge on your card but you can rest assured that we will not charge your card until the booking is validated by the Paris Opera. After the tickets are confirmed, you will receive your tickets by email.
Given the large number of requests the Paris Opera receives, this process usually takes two business days but can take up to six days maximum. After six days if your order has not been validated, it will be cancelled, the pre-charge will disappear, and you will not be charged.