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ABOUT

History and Fun Facts about the 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 12/22/24
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 12/22/24
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 12/22/24
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 12/22/24
from 269 €

Ballet & Dance

Crystal Pite

Acclaimed choreographer Crystal Pite pushes performers beyond their limits in a series emotionally-charged sequences.
until 12/22/24
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

Giselle

A timeless classic, this ballet that marked a new aesthetic is full of earthy scenes celebrating the ballerina's ethereal presence.
until 12/22/24
from 198 €

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 12/22/24
from 93 €

Ballet & Dance

Mayerling at Opera Palais Garnier

New

The most popular ballet by British choreographer Kenneth MacMillan... An emotionally-charged plunge into history awaits.
until 12/22/24
from 190 €

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 School Demonstrations

Exceptionally talented students at the Paris Opera Ballet School lift the curtain on their dance exercises.
until 12/22/24
from 49 €

Opera

Lear

A new take on a Shakespearian masterpiece, King Lear comes to life through talented operatic vocals.
until 12/22/24
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 12/22/24
from 379 €

Opera

Yvonne, Princesse de Bourgogne

Coloured with dark humour, this opera based on the play by Witold Gombrowicz features an irresistibly unlikely princess.
until 12/22/24
from 149 €

Opera

Così fan tutte at the Opéra Garnier

Contemporary dance and opera buffa: discover a radical new imaging of one of Mozart’s most playful operas.
until 12/22/24
from 217 €

Ballet & Dance

George Balanchine

This triptych of pure dance sequences forms a tribute to the father of American ballet
until 12/22/24
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 12/22/24
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 12/22/24
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 12/22/24
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 12/22/24
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 12/22/24
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 12/22/24
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 12/22/24
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 12/22/24
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 12/22/24
from 159 €

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 12/22/24
from 157 €

Opera

Alcina (Palais Garnier)

Discover the magical and romantic baroque opera by Handel, which dazzles under the direction of Robert Carsen.
until 12/22/24
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 12/22/24
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 12/22/24
from 179 €

Opera

Le Nozze di Figaro (Palais Garnier)

Let the arias and recitatives of this fabulous comic opera from Mozart delight you.
until 12/22/24
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 12/22/24
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 12/22/24
from 159 €

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 12/22/24
from 138 €

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 12/22/24
from 182 €

Opera

La Cenerentola

Composed in 24 days, we rejoice today this jubilant music and the fact that goodness prevails over badness!
until 12/22/24
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 12/22/24
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 12/22/24
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 12/22/24
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 12/22/24
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 12/22/24
from 181 €

Opera

Peter Grimes

Beautiful musical interludes, an opera that seems very classically crafted but whose subject is disturbing!
until 12/22/24
from 160 €

Ballet & Dance

Béjart Ballet Lausanne

The creations of Maurice Béjart and his successor Gil Roman in a beautiful gold and stucco setting.
until 12/22/24
from 154 €

Ballet & Dance

William Forsythe / Johan Inger at Opera Palais Garnier

The dance season at the Opéra Garnier is in full swing, and the choreographic duo, William Forsythe and Johan Inger, will be kicking it off in style!
until 12/22/24
from 190 €

Ballet & Dance

Jirí Kylián

Experience the prolific genius of Czech dancer and choreographer Jiří Kylián in one evening!
until 12/22/24
from 135 €

Ballet & Dance

Bluebeard by Pina Bausch

Have you felt the chills contemporary dance can give you? Discover it with world-renowned choreographer, Pina Bausch.
until 12/22/24
from 141 €

Opera

Concert

Benjamin Bernheim Recital at Opera Palais Garnier

Tenor Benjamin Bernheim showcases his vocal excellence in a recital celebrating French composers.
until 12/22/24
from 126 €

Concert

Rolex Ambassadors Concert at Palais Garnier

New

An extraordinary collaboration between the Paris Opéra, the Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra, and a host of international artists.
until 12/22/24
from 353 €