It’s one of the must-visit places in Paris. With its golden balconies, red velvet seats, and performances that blend both classic and innovative styles, the Opéra-Comique embodies the very essence of elegance, prestige, and quality in live entertainment offered in Paris. For over 300 years, near the Boulevard des Italiens, the Favart theater, featuring architecture typical of 19th-century French theaters, takes the Parisian audience on a journey through the greatest opera masterpieces. And since tradition and creation go hand in hand, classic works come together with the most contemporary ones, forming a dazzling program of eclecticism and richness. For the 2024/2025 season, Opéra-Comique invites you to (re)discover true monuments of opera.
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A journey from the 18th to the 21st century
Just like every season, the programming of l’Opéra-Comique tackles a coverage of four centuries: from the baroque era to the present day. Like a true journey through time, the month of December will transport us back to 1739 with Les Fêtes d’Hébé by Jean-Philippe Rameau, from December 13 to 21. The famous composer will once again be in the spotlight from March 17 to 25, 2025, with Samson. Following that, Médée by Luigi Cherubini will feature prominently from February 8 to 16, 2025. Christoph Willibald Gluck, Charles Gounod will also be celebrated.showcased with performances of their respective works, Sémiramis & Don Juan from May 24 to 28, and Faust from June 21 to July 1. Embracing a more modern spirit, two operas created in 2024 will take the stage at the Opéra-Comique : Les Sentinelles by Clara Olivares and Chloé Lechat, from April 10 to 13, as well as La Grand Affabulation by Geoffroy Jourdain and Benjamin Lazar from May 10 to 16, 2025.
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Enhancing the programming to encourage sharing
The Opéra-Comique is also dedicated to enriching its programming with events, masterclasses, concerts, recitals, night events, and meetings called Pléiades. These events invite the audience to explore and dive deeper into each of the featured works. The 2024-2025 season is also highlighted by artistic performances created for the young artists of the Opéra-Comique Academy, as well as opportunities for the audience to meet the artistic teams of certain operas during an “After-show.” The young audience is also invited to the Opéra-Comique to discover the lyrical repertoire through participative workshops.Accessible from the age of 6, allowing the little ones to take their first steps into the world of opera by discovering this unique place. Through participatory workshops available from the age of 6, the little ones embark on their first adventures in the world of performance and in this unique place.
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Opéra-Comique
Place Boieldieu – 2e
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