Guest Orchestras at Théâtre des Champs-Élysées

Guest Orchestras at Théâtre des Champs-Élysées concerts in Paris
Théâtre des Champs-Élysées

From 10/09 to 15/06/2026

No dialogue

Location

Théâtre des Champs-Élysées
15 avenue Montaigne, 75008 Paris
Capacity 1905 seats

Duration

1 h 30 min

With intermission


Details

Orchestral Concerts

For all audiences

No dialogue except on 15 Oct 2025 and 10 Jan 2026


Highlights: Guest Orchestras at Théâtre des Champs-Élysées

The Théâtre des Champs-Élysées once again stands out with an exceptional programme that highlights internationally renowned orchestras and talented soloists.

 

This season, the Parisian stage will host prestigious ensembles such as the Münchner Philharmoniker, conducted by Lahav Shani, offering a romantic evening marked by the masterful interpretation of Lisa Batiashvili in Beethoven's Violin Concerto. The Wiener Philharmoniker, conducted by Franz Welser-Möst, will bring Viennese elegance with works by Mozart and Tchaikovsky, while the Orchestre National de Lille, conducted by Joshua Weilerstein, will celebrate Ravel and the virtuosity of Nikolai Lugansky at the piano.

 

Les Siècles, a pioneering ensemble in the revival of historically informed performance on period instruments, will be another highlight with a moving rendition of Berlioz's Symphonie fantastique and a tribute to Beethoven with Isabelle Faust on violin. The Orchestre Colonne, under the direction of Jean-Claude Casadesus, will honour the great conductor with a rich programme including Ravel and Verdi.

 

Other exceptional moments will include the City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra, which will shine with Bruce Liu in Tchaikovsky's Piano Concerto No. 1, and the Ensemble Gli Incogniti, conducted by Amandine Beyer, bringing baroque brilliance with works by Bach, Telemann, and Vivaldi.

 

A beautiful mosaic of orchestras, styles, and talents for a season worthy of the magnificent Théâtre des Champs-Élysées.

Concert Programmes

  • Thursday, 10 September 2025 at 8:00 p.m.
  • Viennese Elegance with the Wiener Philharmoniker and Franz Welser-Möst
  • With the Wiener Philharmoniker, Franz Welser-Möst (conductor)
  • Mozart: Symphony No. 38 K. 504 "Prague"
  • Tchaikovsky: Symphony No. 6 op. 74 "Pathétique"

 

  • Tuesday, 16 September 2025 at 8:00 p.m.
  • Romantic evening with Lahav Shani and Lisa Batiashvili
  • With the Münchner Philharmoniker conducted by Lahav Shani, with Lisa Batiashvili (violin)
  • Beethoven: Violin Concerto, Op. 61
  • Schubert: Symphony No. 8, D. 759 “Unfinished”
  • Wagner: Prelude and Liebestod, excerpts from Tristan und Isolde

 

  • Wednesday, 15 October 2025 at 8:00 p.m.
  • Ravel in Majesty with the Orchestre National de Lille
  • With Nikolaï Lugansky (piano), Charles Berling (narrator) and the Orchestre National de Lille conducted by Joshua Weilerstein
  • Tailleferre: Petite suite
  • Ravel: Pavane for a Dead Princess, Piano Concerto in G major, Boléro
  • "Antar: incidental music inspired by Rimsky-Korsakov, on a text by Amin Maalouf (In French without surtitles)"

 

  • Friday, 14 November 2025 at 8:00 p.m.
  • Monsters and Marvels with Les Siècles
  • With Les Siècles conducted by Antonello Manacorda and Isabelle Faust (violin)
  • Berlioz: Symphonie fantastique
  • Beethoven: Violin Concerto, Op. 61
  • Vidal: The Language That All Things Speak (world premiere)

 

  • Friday, 9 January 2026 at 8:00 p.m.
  • Wagner and Liszt by Les Siècles and Bertrand Chamayou
  • With Les Siècles, Jakob Lehmann (conductor), Bertrand Chamayou (piano)
  • Wagner: Excerpts from Parsifal and Tristan und Isolde, overture from The Mastersingers of Nuremberg
  • Liszt: Piano Concertos No. 1 and 2

 

  • Saturday, 10 January 2026 at 8:00 p.m.
  • Johann Strauss: From Waltz to Opera
  • With Catherine Trottmann (soprano), Alex Vizorek (narrator) and the Orchestre de la Garde Républicaine conducted by Bastien Stil
  • "Strauss II: Sinngedichte-Walzer, Op. 1, Annen-Polka, Op. 117, Tritsch-Tratsch-Polka, Op. 214, The Blue Danube, excerpts from Die Fledermaus and other festive pieces (In French without surtitles)"

 

  • Sunday, 25 January 2026 at 6:00 p.m.
  • Tribute to Jean-Claude Casadesus
  • With the Orchestre Colonne conducted by Jean-Claude Casadesus, with Thomas Enhco (piano)
  • Verdi: Overture from La forza del destino
  • Ravel: Piano Concerto in G
  • Berlioz: Symphonie fantastique

 

  • Monday, 23 March 2026 at 8:00 p.m.
  • Great Symphonic Masterpieces with the City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra
  • With the City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra conducted by Kazuki Yamada and Bruce Liu (piano)
  • Walton: Orb and Sceptre, march for orchestra
  • Tchaikovsky: Piano Concerto No. 1
  • Mussorgsky: Pictures at an Exhibition (orchestrated by Ravel)

 

  • Tuesday, 31 March 2026 at 8:00 p.m.
  • From Jerusalem to Cordoba with Ensemble Matheus
  • With Ensemble Matheus conducted by Jean-Christophe Spinosi
  • Works by El Din, Darwish, Monteverdi, Vivaldi

 

  • Monday, 15 June 2026 at 8:00 p.m.
  • Baroque Lights with Gli Incogniti
  • With Ensemble Gli Incogniti and Amandine Beyer (violin and conductor)
  • Bach: Concerto for Two Violins, BWV 1043, Violin Concerto, BWV 1041
  • Telemann: Concerto for Four Violins without Basso Continuo
  • Vivaldi: Concerto RV 580, Concerto for Strings, RV 121

Reviews

Art nouveau gem
One of our favorite concert hall is this theatre. Simple beautiful. Real Art Noveuax, not only the decoration but the whole theatre. This time we had the Phildelphia Symphoncs with Nézet-Seguin. Excellent concert, with an excellent orchestra and an excellent conductor.
Frank
Luxury
"The setting, the welcome, the music, the singers, the orchestra: a unique show with a unique cast. Bravo and thank you for this heavenly moment."
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Théâtre des Champs-Élysées

15 avenue Montaigne, 75008 Paris

History and Fun Facts about the Théâtre des Champs-Élysées

Hosting one of the most lavishing concert halls in all of Paris, Champs- Élysées is the true definition of architectural beauty with its historic foundation. Inaugurated on April 2nd, 1913, the structure is quite large comprising three auditoriums: Théâtre des Champs- Élysées, The Comédie des Champs- Élysées, Studio des Champs- Élysées, and a restaurant. The main theatre which has 1905 seats is Italian styled and originally constructed to host guests visiting the theatre to watch opera shows and concerts. This was the first theatre in Paris to be built completely from reinforced concrete instead of steel.

 

Over the years the famed theatre has hosted many recognized artists such as the beautiful cabaret dancer Josephine Baker, Louis Armstrong, Ella Fitzgerald, Oscar Peterson, Stravinsky, Richard Strauss, and many other entertainers from our cherished olden day era. In 2005 the main room in the theatre was renovated in order to improve the acoustics, it is confirmed that during a show the sounds are very clear, almost as if you were up close to the stage. Théâtre des Champs- Élysées is one of the most frequently visited monuments in Paris, on an annual basis more than 300,000 people attend programs from contemporary dance and ballet recitals to orchestras, operas, and other concerts. Carrying a number of diverse performances of different genres, the theatre attracts audience members of all ages. 


Fast facts
Capacity: 1,905
Handicap Accessible: Yes
Air conditioning: No
Heating: Yes
Coat Check: Yes (paid service)

FAQ

How do I get to Théâtre des Champs-Élysées in the 8th arrondissement of Paris?

The Théâtre des Champs-Élysées is accessible by:
Metro: Line 1 (station Franklin D. Roosevelt), line 9 (station Franklin D. Roosevelt and Alma Marceau)
RER: Line C (station Pont de l’Alma)
Address: 15 avenue Montaigne, 75008 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 Théâtre des Champs-Élysées?

We invite you to arrive 20 minutes before the beginning of the Guest Orchestra Concerts, and present your voucher at the front desk. Théâtre des Champs-Élysées’s English-speaking staff members will guide you to your seats.
The auditorium doors close as soon as the concert begins. The first latecomers are placed in late boxes with a limited number of seats.
Those who arrive later will have to wait for the interval (if there is one), watching the broadcast of the performance on screens located around the perimeter of the Orchestra, in order to get back to their seats.

How long do the Guest Orchestras Concerts last?

The Guest Orchestra Concerts at Théâtre des Champs-Élysées last approximately 1 h 30 min, with intermission.

Are Guest Orchestras Concerts for an international audience or for French speakers

The Guest Orchestra Concerts at the Théâtre des Champs-Élysées are for everyone, whether you're curious or a classical music fan. All you have to do is let yourself be carried away by the scores of the greatest composers.

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!
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.
You can find the seating plan in the theatre’s "photo" section on this page.
If there are no available adjacent seating arrangements, our customer service team will contact you before the booking is confirmed.

Is there a dress code at Théâtre des Champs-Élysées?

There is no specific dress code at Théâtre des Champs-Élysées, but proper attire is appreciated. Many Parisians will arrive directly from work, dressed in business casual or chic attire.