The Theatre in Paris Guide to Ballets to See in Paris

Are you looking to see a ballet in Paris? You’ve come to the right place! Theatre in Paris has gathered a truly spectacular slate of dance performances playing in Paris in the coming months for your enjoyment and consideration!

Classical Ballets to See in Paris

• PAQUITA
• • A ballet at Opéra Bastille in Paris from December 5th, 2024 to January 4th, 2025. A classical ballet filled with passion, romance, and history…Paquita is a performance you simply can’t miss! A masterpiece of choreography and grace, celebrating the feisty rhythm of Spanish movement and culture, this classical ballet is a veritable sensation.
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• THE SLEEPING BEAUTY
• • A ballet at Opéra Bastille in Paris from March 8th to July 12th, 2025. A legendary fairy-tale classic, this enchanting ballet draws you into a world of magic and wonder. Tchaikovsky’s incredible score interplays with the dancers’ graceful movements in a truly decadent experience of mystery, romanticism, and beauty.
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• SÉMIRAMIS AND DON JUAN
• • A ballet at Opéra Comique in Paris from May 24th to May 28th, 2025. A one-of-a-kind experience, this performance blends the grace of ballet with the tradition of pantomime into a classic narrative style as the dancers act out the story of love, revenge, and redemption.
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• ONEGIN (ONÉGUINE)
• • A ballet at Opéra Palais Garnier in Paris from February 8th to March 4th, 2025. A ballet based on a classic Pushkin novel, this lively performance will keep you on the edge of your seat in the gilded halls of the Opéra Palais Garnier. An unmistakeably dramatic tale of romance, passion, and devastating loss, Tchaikovsky’s music creates the perfect soundtrack for the emotional movements of the dancers.
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• BOLÉRO
• • A ballet at Palais des Congrès in Paris from December 3rd to December 8th, 2024. This spectacular performance will be a tribute to Maurice Ravel, an iconic French composer whose work of music and dance inspired by Spanish heritage and culture is a truly dynamic masterpiece. Don’t miss this chance to see a traditional and mesmerizing Andalusian dance at the Palais des Congrès!
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• SYLVIA
• • A ballet at Opéra Palais Garnier in Paris from May 8th to June 4th, 2025. An undeniable classic, this ballet was the very first ballet choreographed for the Opéra de Paris, and it returns in true splendor to the Opéra Palais Garnier in 2025. An enchanting tale of magical creatures, fairies, and woodland wonder, this long-awaited homecoming is sure to delight the Parisian audience!
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• MAYERLING
• • A ballet at Opéra Palais Garnier in Paris from October 29th to November 16th, 2024. A recent creation with historical themes, this ballet centres itself on the luxurious Austro-Hungarian court in 1889. An acclaimed work by the fantastic choreographer Kenneth MacMillan, this grand, dramatic, and sumptuous show will delight Parisian audiences with its historical and romantic storyline. <./li>
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Contemporary Ballets to See in Paris and Versailles

• WILLIAM FORSYTHE / JOHAN INGER
• • A contemporary ballet at Opéra Palais Garnier in Paris from October 4th to November 3rd, 2024. This celebration of contemporary ballet features three pieces from world-renowned contemporary choreographers, two by William Forsythe and one by Johan Inger. These masterpieces of movement, geometry, and chemistry create a programme that encapsulates the possibility and emotion of the human body.
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• JEROME ROBBINS AU SOMMET
• • We know very little about the show... Even its duration is unknown... The only thing we do know is that, from 13 to 17 November 2024, the Royal Opera of Versailles is set to vibrate to the timeless works of Jerome Robbins, one of the most influential American choreographers of the 20th century. For this show, the Opera Royal de Versailles has called on an exceptional cast: dancers from the Ballet of Teatro di San Carlo in Naples. Does this arouse your curiosity? Ours is piqued.
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• PLAY
• • A contemporary ballet at Opéra Palais Garnier in Paris from December 9th, 2024 to January 4th, 2025. Crafted by Alexander Ekman, one of the most acclaimed modern choreographers, this show is a joyful explosion of movement, music, and acrobatics. Presented in the incomparable Opéra Palais Garnier, right in the heart of Paris, this show is sure to delight!
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• HOFESH SCHECHTER
• • A contemporary ballet at Opéra Palais Garnier in Paris from June 10th to July 14th, 2025. In the most highly anticipated contemporary dance debut of the season, choreographer Hofesh Schechter will display the work he has created specifically for the dancers of the Opéra de Paris. Well known for engaging with complex topics and deep themes in his work, this emotional new piece is sure to be unforgettable!
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• SHARON EYAL / MATS EK
• • A contemporary ballet at Opéra Palais Garnier in Paris from March 27th to April 18th, 2024. In a truly unique collaboration, the Opéra de Paris will feature two spectacular works with themes varying from obsessive-compulsive disorder to self-control to urban isolation in a thought-provoking programme that highlights the multi-faceted nature of contemporary dance. A very moving performance!
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• REQUIEM(S) BY THE BALLET PRELJOCAJ
• • A ballet at the Royal Opera of Versailles from March 12th to 19th, 2025. This poignant work, created in 2024, explores the universal themes of life, death and spirituality. Inspired by the personal experiences of choreographer Angelin Preljocaj, Requiem(s) is a celebration of life and a tribute to loved ones who have passed away. This choreographic work invites us to meditate on the meaning of existence, to accept loss and to find reconciliation in the face of grief.
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• TAKEMEHOME
• • A dance performance at Chaillot National Dance Theatre in Paris from September 19th to September 21st, 2024. The Chaillot National Dance Theatre is perhaps the most spectacular venue in Paris, located right besides the Eiffel Tower and boasting spectacular views of the famous Iron Lady. As the epicentre of dance in Paris, this theatre offers takemehome an incredible urban piece by choreographers Dmitri Chamblas and Kim Gordon which celebrates the vibrancy of dance and the city. A true must-see!
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• COME KISS ME NOW
• • A dance performance at Chaillot National Dance Theatre in Paris from October 4th to October 5th, 2024. A deeply reflective exploration of beauty, poetry, and grace. This performance choreographed by Alban Richard embodies the nuanced emotions of melancholy. As the dancers transform from vibrant and active to soft and mournful, the audience is taken on a journey through the profound depth of human emotion.
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• CONTRE-NATURE (AGAINST NATURE)
• • A dance performance at Chaillot National Dance Theatre in Paris from November 7th to November 17th, 2024. In a weightless and mind-blowing show of creativity and human possibility, this modern dance choreographed by Rachid Ouramdane is sure to astound the Parisian crowd. A truly incomparable piece, the dancers create seemingly impossible movements and shapes as they work to illustrate the fluidity of time and mortality.
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• MARIE-ANTOINETTE BY THE MALANDAIN BALLET BIARITZ
• • A dance performance at Royal Opera of Versailles from March 6th to March 9th, 2025. Set to music by Joseph Haydn and Christoph Willibald Gluck, the Malandain Ballet Biarritz invites us to rediscover the fascinating and tragic destiny of Marie-Antoinette, the last Queen of France. This ballet for 22 dancers, created in 2019, retraces her tumultuous life, from her arrival at court to her brutal fall during the French Revolution.
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New Stars in Ballet in Paris

• PARIS OPERA BALLET SCHOOL DEMONSTRATIONS
• • Ballet demonstrations at Opéra Palais Garnier in Paris from December 15th to December 22nd, 2024. Don’t miss the chance to see the next great talents in ballet before they are famous! This unique opportunity to watch the Paris Opera Ballet School in their demonstrations will expose you to the intricate technicality, demanding physicality, and immense beauty of these dancers’ craft. A once-in-a-lifetime experience!
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• PARIS OPERA BALLET SCHOOL PRODUCTION
• • A ballet at Opéra Palais Garnier in Paris from April 24th to April 29th, 2025. In a very special show, the Paris Opera Ballet School will present their own full production, highlighting the up-and-coming talents of the international ballet scene. It isn’t every day that you get the opportunity to see some of the brightest rising stars on the most beautiful stage in Paris: the Opéra Palais Garnier!
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• PARIS OPERA’S JUNIOR BALLET IN VERSAILLES
• • A ballet at the Royal Opera of Versailles from June 12th to 14th, 2025. For their first performance at the Royal Opera of Versailles, the Junior Ballet dancers have put together a rich and varied programme. They will be performing excerpts from the great classical ballets, such as Rudolf Nureyev's Raymonda and Pierre Lacotte's La Vivandière, as well as more daring contemporary pieces.
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