Sacred Music Concert Series at Théâtre des Champs-Élysées - Théâtre des Champs-Élysées

Location

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

Duration

Between 1 h 30 min and 3 h

With intermission

Details

Concert

For all audiences

In different languages, surtitled in French and English

Highlights: Sacred Music Concert Series

The Théâtre des Champs-Élysées continues its tradition of excellence in sacred music with four exceptional evenings that promise to be highlights of the 2025–2026 season. These concerts bring together monumental works from the Baroque and Classical repertoires, performed by leading ensembles and artists at the height of their artistry.

Le Concert de la Loge, conducted by Julien Chauvin, breathes new life into one of Mozart’s most moving works: the Mass in C minor, an unfinished masterpiece of rare spiritual power. They are joined by four outstanding soloists, Mélissa Petit, Eva Zaïcik, Sahy Ratia, and Nahuel di Pierro, forming a radiant vocal quartet, alongside the excellent Ensemble La Sportelle. The evening opens with the majestic “Jupiter” symphony, a pinnacle of Viennese Classical style.

A cornerstone of the sacred repertoire, Johann Sebastian Bach’s St Matthew Passion returns in all its grandeur. An exceptional vocal line-up — including Emmanuelle de Negri, Valerio Contaldo, and Sebastian Noack — brings the full dramatic and spiritual depth to this poignant musical fresco, supported by a leading Baroque orchestra.

Les Musiciens du Louvre and Marc Minkowski explore three gems of sacred Baroque music with intensity. Handel’s dazzlingly virtuosic Dixit Dominus contrasts with the delicacy of Salve Regina and the intimate fervour of Vivaldi’s Stabat Mater. A richly contrasted evening led by one of Europe’s most respected Baroque ensembles.

Pergolesi’s famous Stabat Mater, a symbol of Neapolitan Baroque piety, is brought to life with great intensity by the sensitive voices of Fatma Saïd and Sasha Cooke, under the inspired direction of Francesco Corti. The programme is enriched with cantatas and Baroque opera arias, revealing the fluid boundary between sacred and secular music.

These four events are much more than concerts: they are spiritual and artistic experiences, carried by musical excellence in an exceptional setting.

Next dates

Concert Programmes

Friday, 7 November 2025 at 7:30 p.m.
With Mélissa Petit (soprano), Eva Zaïcik (mezzo-soprano), Sahy Ratia (tenor), Nahuel di Pierro (bass), Ensemble La Sportelle, Le Concert de la Loge, conducted by Julien Chauvin
Mozart: Mass in C minor, K. 427, Symphony No. 41 in C major, K. 551 “Jupiter”

Friday, 3 April 2026 at 7:30 p.m.
With Emmanuelle de Negri, Apolline Raï-Westphal, William Shelton, Mathilde Ortscheidt, Valerio Contaldo, Antonin Rondepierre, Sebastian Noack, Felix Schwandtke and Les Ambassadeurs et La Grande Écurie conducted by Thibault Noally
Bach: St Matthew Passion, BWV 244

Thursday, 11 June 2026 at 7:30 p.m.
With Les Musiciens du Louvre, conducted by Marc Minkowski
Handel: Dixit Dominus, Salve Regina
Vivaldi: Stabat Mater

Tuesday, 16 June 2026 at 8:00 p.m.
With Fatma Saïd (soprano), Sasha Cooke (mezzo-soprano) and Les Ambassadeurs et La Grande Écurie conducted by Francesco Corti
Pergolesi: Stabat Mater, Cantatas and opera arias

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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)

Theatre des Champs-Élysees ceiling ©Hartl Meyer

Theatre des Champs-Élysees stairs ©Hartl Meyer

Theatre des Champs-Élysees façade ©Hartl Meyer

Theatre des Champs-Élysees view from seats Wkimedia

Theatre des Champs-Élysees full house ©Hartl Meyer

Theatre des Champs-Élysées painted ceiling Wikimedia

Theatre des Champs-Élysées plan de salle seating plan

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 Sacred Music Concert Series at Théâtre des Champs-Élysées, 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 performance 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 Sacred Music Concert Series at Théâtre des Champs-Élysées last?

The Sacred Music Concert Series at Théâtre des Champs-Élysées last approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes and 3 hours, with intermission.

Is the Sacred Music Concert Series for an international audience or French speakers?

All sacred music concerts are accessible to all, as they are surtitled in French and English.

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 includ ed 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.