Palais Garnier

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Breaking News: Dorothée Gilbert still dance!

Dorothée Gilbert, the beautiful Étoile dancer from the Paris Opera Ballet, returns to the Palais Garnier stage! After several injuries in previous years, the entrechat virtuoso returns to pointe to perform the title role in Giselle alongside Hugo Marchand as Albrecht on October 11, 16, 21 and 24, 2025. A star among stars, it was […]

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Hofesh Shechter kidnaps the Paris Opera Ballet!

The Paris Opera Ballet is known as one of the most prestigious dance companies in the world, particularly in the field of classical dance. However, its brilliant dancers are exploring new artistic horizons as they embark on a tour of the United States in October 2025, led by the new work of world-renowned choreographer Hofesh […]

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Crystal Pite Finally Returns to Garnier – but Not Until 2026!

After a four-year absence, the celebrated choreographies of Crystal Pite will once again grace the stage of the Palais Garnier in summer 2026. From 27 June to 14 July 2026, the Paris Opera Ballet will revive her masterpiece The Seasons’ Canon, a creation that has become iconic since its premiere in 2016. Crystal Pite is […]

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Sylvia at Garnier: A Premiere Already Graced by Five Étoiles!

After months of eager anticipation, the Paris Opera Ballet has finally lifted the veil on the long-awaited cast of Sylvia. While casting is usually announced two months in advance, the line-up for this new production by Manuel Legris has only just been revealed — a mere three weeks before the premiere on 8 May 2025 […]

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The Palais Garnier Reunites with Sylvia, the Forgotten Nymph!

From May 8 to June 4, 2025, Léo Delibes’ ballet Sylvia will be performed at the Palais Garnier—an unmissable event! This revival is all the more symbolic as Sylvia was the very first classical ballet choreographed at Garnier in 1876, just one year after the inauguration of this true cultural temple and one of Paris’ […]

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Etoiles Fading in the Sky of the Paris Opera

The ballet company of the Paris National Opera is experiencing two significant events in quick succession, marking a transition in 2025 with the departure of two of its Étoiles. On March 1st, Mathieu Ganio bid farewell to the Parisian stage after a final performance as Onegin in John Cranko’s ballet. A few weeks later, in […]

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A New Palais for Charles Garnier !

Inaugurated on January 5, 1875, it is one of the most beautiful opera houses in the world, a symbol of Paris and French culture. The Palais Garnier will be celebrated in style with a festive concert during a gala on January 24, featuring the stars of 2025: singers Lisette Oropesa, Lea Desandre, Juan Diego Flórez, […]

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Golda Schultz as a Trulove in Paris

A rising star in the world of opera, soprano Golda Schultz returns to the Paris Opera, this time in a leading role. After performing as Micaëla at Bastille in 2023, she will make her debut at the Palais Garnier as Ann Trulove in The Rake’s Progress by Stravinsky, running from November 30 to December 23, […]

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Benjamin Bernheim’s Broken Dreams in New York

After shining in this same role at the Paris Opera, French tenor Benjamin Bernheim is preparing to conquer America as Hoffmann, the hero with broken dreams. Offenbach’s famous and unique opera, Les Contes d’Hoffmann, returns to the Metropolitan Opera starting September 24, 2024, as the season opener (notably with Pretty Yende as Olympia). But Parisian […]

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Opéra national de Paris – Palais Garnier 2024-2025

Alexander Neef, director of the Paris National Opera, has crafted a 2024-2025 season that now defines his artistic policy. Between new creations, heritage works, and major revivals, music lovers can now rejoice in finding the great institution that everyone admires, especially with José Martínez, the impeccable director of dance. With his international stature, he offers […]