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ABOUT

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)

LOCATION

Place de l’Opéra 75009 Paris

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Past shows at this venue

Opera

Mozart's Don Giovanni

A masterpiece of lyrical art from Mozart himself, showing a darker side of society through the conquests of seducer Don Juan.
until 4/24/20
from 214 €

Ballet & Dance

Paris Opera's International Dance Schools Gala

Dance schools from all over the world on the stage of the Opéra Garnier.
until 3/19/24
from 126 €

Opera

Ballet & Dance

Tchaïkovski's Iolanta & The Nutcracker

These legendary pieces were first performed together in 1892, and now join again in this coming-of-age production by the Paris Opera.
until 3/19/24
from 429 €

Ballet & Dance

Leon, Lightfoot & Van Manen

The incredible work of three legendary choreographers is behind this performing duo. An artfully constructed aesthetic quest interpreted by two poetic dancers.
until 3/19/24
from 259 €

Ballet & Dance

Hiroshi Sugimoto & William Forsythe

Two unique artists combine photography and choreographical talents to form 2 incredible numbers. An original new collaboration sparked with contemporary speed & energy.
until 3/19/24
from 269 €

Ballet & Dance

Crystal Pite

Acclaimed choreographer Crystal Pite pushes performers beyond their limits in a series emotionally-charged sequences.
until 3/19/24
from 129 €

Ballet & Dance

Preljocaj's Le Parc

Angelin Preljocaj combines the classical whisperings of Mozart with a modern choreographical language as dancers alight in a game of attraction.
until 4/27/21
from 149 €

Ballet & Dance

Alan Lucien Øyen

In this new work for the Paris Opéra, talented Scandinavian choreographer Alan Lucien Øyen conceptualises an entire new world.
until 3/19/24
from 93 €

Ballet & Dance

Mayerling

British choreographer Kenneth MacMillan immerses audiences in the tragic politics of the Habsburg monarchy, his most popular ballet.
until 3/19/24
from 115 €

Ballet & Dance

Nederlands Dans Theater

A performance by returning guest company the Nederlands Dans Theater, leading light of the contemporary dance movement in Europe.
until 6/7/20
from 119 €

Ballet & Dance

Paris Opera Ballet School Demonstrations

The Paris Opera Ballet School brings the work of its talented students to the stage of the esteemed Palais Garnier.
until 3/19/24
from 49 €

Ballet & Dance

Paris Opera Ballet School Production

An unforgettable show for dance and music lovers alike.
until 3/19/24
from 97 €

Concert

Paris Opera Academy Concert

The great singers and musicians of tomorrow are sure to dazzle on the stage of the Opéra Garnier.
until 3/19/24
from 80 €

Concert

Opera Garnier Concert Series

Dazzling Sundays in the great hall of the Opéra Garnier.
until 3/19/24
from 42 €

Opera

Lear

A new take on a Shakespearian masterpiece, King Lear comes to life through talented operatic vocals.
until 3/19/24
from 159 €

Opera

Il Pirata (Concert Version)

Raging seas and stormy romance: Bellini's opera charts the enduring love between a duchess and her pirate
until 3/19/24
from 379 €

Opera

Ballet & Dance

Ma Mère l'Oye / L'enfant et les sortilèges

The Opéra Garnier invites you to rediscover your inner child, with a ballet and an opera by Maurice Ravel!
until 3/19/24
from 105 €

Opera

Yvonne, Princesse de Bourgogne

Coloured with dark humour, this opera based on the play by Witold Gombrowicz features an irresistibly unlikely princess.
until 3/19/24
from 149 €

Ballet & Dance

George Balanchine

This triptych of pure dance sequences forms a tribute to the father of American ballet
until 3/19/24
from 93 €

Tours & Visits

The Opera Garnier Guided Tour

Discover the secrets and architectural wonders of the Palais Garnier, both a prestigious performance hall and a national museum in the heart of Paris.
until 3/19/24
from 19 €

Concert

Paris Opera Concert Series

An exceptionnal series of 13 classical music concerts interpretated by the Paris Opera Orchestra and Choir, performed on the stage of the glorious Palais Garnier.
until 3/19/24
from 69 €

Ballet & Dance

Rudolf Nureyev

A series of famous choregrapher Rudolf Nureyev’s greatest ballets solos and duos performed by the Paris Opera prime dancers on the stage of Palais Garnier.
until 3/19/24
from 89 €

Ballet & Dance

Paris Opera 'Etoiles' Dancers

An exquisite selection of eight famous ballet solos and duos, performed by the best dancers of the Paris Opera, on the stage of legendary Palais Garnier.
until 3/19/24
from 89 €

Ballet & Dance

Contemporary Choreographers

A magnificent contemporary ballet created by four international choreographers at the iconic Palais Garnier.
until 11/28/20
from 79 €

Ballet & Dance

Peeping Tom

A brand new contemporary dance creation presented by the Belgium company Peeping Tom on the stage of the Palais Garnier.
until 3/19/24
from 83 €

Opera

Capriccio

Richard Strauss's humorous and charming opera returns to the Palais Garnier in the magnificent staging of Robert Carsen.
until 2/21/21
from 179 €

Ballet & Dance

Paris Opera Young Dancers

The next generation of star dancers of the Paris Opera shine in the most beautiful classical solo dances on the stage of the Palais Garnier.
until 3/19/24
from 119 €

Ballet & Dance

Tribute to Roland Petit

The Dancers of the Paris Opera pay tribute to the choreographer Roland Petit by performing three of his legendary works on the stage of the Palais Garnier.
until 3/19/24
from 149 €

Opera

The Satin Slipper

World premiere of the Marc-André Dalbavie's impressive opera, adapted from the play of Paul Claudel, will be performed on the stage of the Opéra Garnier.
until 6/13/21
from 99 €

Concert

Christmas Great Mass

The Arts Florissants Choirs and Orchestra perform the most beautiful melodies of Vivaldi, Corrette and Corelli on the stage of the Palais Garnier.
until 12/22/20
from 89 €

Opera

Mozart's The Clemency of Titus

Willy Decker’s resplendent production of Mozart’s opera is returning to the stage of the Palais Garnier for just a few nights only.
until 3/19/24
from 179 €

Opera

Iphigénie en Tauride

Gluck’s opera lights up the stage of the Opera Garnier in this acclaimed production by Krzysztof Warlikowski.
until 3/19/24
from 159 €

Ballet & Dance

Play

Movements by Swedish choreographer Alexander Ekman transport audiences into a festive playground where the imagination runs free.
until 3/19/24
from 123 €

Ballet & Dance

Le Rouge et le Noir

The star dancers of the Paris Opera will bring Stendhal’s iconic novel to life in a new ballet choreographed by Pierre Lacotte.
until 3/19/24
from 157 €

Opera

Alcina (Palais Garnier)

Discover the magical and romantic baroque opera by Handel, which dazzles under the direction of Robert Carsen.
until 3/19/24
from 182 €

Ballet & Dance

Ashton / Eyal / Nijinski

Enjoy the end of the year celebrations with three superb classical and contemporary ballets performed by the Dancers of the Paris Opera on the stage of the Palais Garnier.
until 3/19/24
from 123 €

Drama

Opera

7 Deaths of Maria Callas

Performer Marina Abramović looks back over the starring roles of soprano Maria Callas through opera, film and performance art.
until 3/19/24
from 179 €

Opera

Le Nozze di Figaro (Palais Garnier)

Let the arias and recitatives of this fabulous comic opera from Mozart delight you.
until 3/19/24
from 191 €

Ballet & Dance

Body and Soul

After its success in 2019, this contemporary ballet by choreographer Crystal Pite will be lighting up the stage of the Palais Garnier once again.
until 3/19/24
from 123 €

Opera

A Quiet Place

Let yourself be swept away by Leonard Bernstein’s comic and moving opera, featuring the stunning vocal talents of Patricia Petibon, Gordon Bintner and Frédéric Antoun.
until 3/19/24
from 159 €

Ballet & Dance

Hofesh Shechter

The dancers of the Paris Opera perform two masterworks by the Israeli choreographer Hofesh Shechter, in a heady cocktail of music and dance.
until 3/19/24
from 127 €

Opera

Fin de partie

Based on Samuel Beckett's play of the same name and premiered in 2018, Kurtág's powerful opera comes to the Opéra de Paris at long last in a staging from Pierre Audi.
until 3/19/24
from 138 €

Ballet & Dance

Mats Ek

Three beautiful pieces by 20th century choreographer Mats Ek, all striving to push classical conventions and offer a truly unique experience.
until 3/19/24
from 135 €

Comedy

Opera

Platée (Palais Garnier)

Rameau’s singing frog returns to the stage of the Palais Garnier, as Julie Fuchs and Mathias Vidal take the lead in Laurent Pelly’s whimsical production.
until 3/19/24
from 182 €

Opera

La Cenerentola

Composed in 24 days, we rejoice today this jubilant music and the fact that goodness prevails over badness!
until 3/19/24
from 160 €

Ballet & Dance

Kontakthof by Pina Bausch

A powerful ballet by Pina Bausch, the great German choreographer who focuses with great intensity on the contacts and ties that unite men and women.
until 3/19/24
from 105 €

Ballet & Dance

Bobbi Jene Smith

An invitation, a creation... The Paris Opera invites us to vibrate with the sumptuous and poetic choreography of the American Bobbi Jene Smith.
until 3/19/24
from 93 €

Ballet & Dance

The Dante Project

A multi-award-winning team takes us on a journey through the Divine Comedy: Hell, Purgatory, and Paradise. A promise of love and hope.
until 3/19/24
from 93 €

Ballet & Dance

L'Histoire de Manon

A story of the French author, Abbé Prévost, presented through the fine art of ballet and the direction of British choreographer, Kenneth MacMillan, a true innovator. Do not miss The Story of Manon and its beautiful “pas de deux” and “portés”.
until 3/19/24
from 109 €

Opera

Ariodante

Virtuoso arias galore and the whole range of emotions set to music… A magnificent example of the art of George Friedrich Handel in an opera that exudes theatrical intelligence.
until 3/19/24
from 181 €

Opera

Peter Grimes

Beautiful musical interludes, an opera that seems very classically crafted but whose subject is disturbing!
until 3/19/24
from 160 €

Opera

Giulio Cesare

A timeless love story that has survived the ages…
until 3/19/24
from 217 €

Ballet & Dance

Béjart Ballet Lausanne

The creations of Maurice Béjart and his successor Gil Roman in a beautiful gold and stucco setting.
until 3/19/24
from 154 €

Ballet & Dance

Marion Motin / Xie Xin / Crystal Pite

Three choreographers, three extraordinary artistic visions of contemporary dance.
until 3/19/24
from 171 €

Ballet & Dance

Jerome Robbins

Experience the life-long genius of American dancer and choreographer, Jerome Robbins in one evening!
until 3/19/24
from 166 €

Ballet & Dance

Jirí Kylián

Experience the prolific genius of Czech dancer and choreographer Jiří Kylián in one evening!
until 3/19/24
from 135 €