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The Magic Flute comes to the Paris Opera next month.  Performances run at Opéra Bastille from 2 to 23 November 2024.

The National Ballet of Canada has announced its first European tour since the pandemic, with performances scheduled in London and Paris in October 2024.

Mayerling is the name of the hunting lodge in which the heir to the Austro-Hungarian Empire, Rudolf, was found dead in 1889. Why did the son of Emperor Franz Joseph and Elisabeth (the famous Sissi) commit suicide in the company of his mistress, the young Mary Vetsera?

Falstaff by Giuseppe Verdi, performed by Opéra Bastille is now playing at the Paris Opera. Performances run through 30 September 2024.

La Fille du regiment comes to the Paris Opera next month. Performances will run at Opéra Bastille from 17 October to 20 November 2024.

With both pieces in this programme, William Forsythe stretches the possibilities of academic dance to the limit. Rearray, a duo created for Sylvie Guillem and Nicolas Le Riche in 2011 for Sadler's Wells, London, enters the repertoire in a version reworked for the Ballet’s dancers.

At the Château De Karreveld, the Bruxellons! Festival presents the first French-language adaptation of the Tony-winning musical Come From Away.

Faust by Charles Gounod comes to Opéra Bastille next month. Performances will run from 26 September to 18 October 2024.

Eva Lanska will debut her new series 'Shuk' at the Art3F International Contemporary Art Fair in Monaco. Learn how to purchase tickets.

Les Brigands comes to the Paris Opera in September. Performances run at Palais Garnier from 21 September 2024 to 12 July 2025.

Falstaff by Giuseppe Verdi, performed by Opéra Bastille comes to the Paris Opera next month. Performances run from 10 to 30 September 2024.

Puzzle from Compagnie Regards en Lignes will open at Amphithéâtre Olivier Messiaen on 06 September 2024 at 8 pm.

Gaspare Spontini's La Vestale is now playing at the Paris Opera. Performances run through July 11.

Les Brigands by Jacques Offenbach comes to the Palais Garnier from 21 September 2024 to 12 July 2025.

Falstaff by Giuseppe Verdi comes to Opéra Bastille in September. Performances run from 10 to 30 September 2024.

Max is now live and available to watch in France and Poland, Warner Bros. Discovery has announced, completing the first wave of European launches that began last month. Following these latest launches, Max is available in 25 countries in Europe, spanning Iberia, France, Benelux, Nordics, and Central and Eastern Europe and 65 countries and territories in total globally

The iconic American screen actress and recipient of the Palme d’Or d’honneur at this year’s Cannes Film Festival, is the narrator in Rufus Wainwright’s Dream Requiem, which receives its world premiere on 14th June in Paris. The Chœur de Radio France, Maîtrise de Radio France and Orchestre Philharmonique de Radio France are conducted by Mikko Franck.

Edouard Baer, the French actor known for his portrayal of Asterix in the 2012 film Asterix and Obelix: God Save Britannia, has had his live show in Paris cancelled following allegations of sexual assault.

The event was highlighted by special award presentations to Argentine actor Martin Rodriguez (Netflix's Griselda), who received the Industry Excellence Award; and actress Lang Khê Tran, star of the Cannes Official Selection, Miguel Gomes' Grand Tour, who received the Rising Star Award.

Les Arts Florissants will perform at summer festivals in North America and in the exquisite gardens of France, showcasing their renowned baroque music ensemble.

The first revival of the Alain Boublil and Claude-Michel Shönberg's first musical, the duo who brought us Les Misérables.

The 2024 Festival D'Avignon will present three plays by American author Jeff Baron, including the world premiere of MR & MME DIEU. Learn how to purchase tickets!

Soprano Hera Hyesang Park is set to perform in a featured recital at the Orchestre de Chambre de Paris on May 19, alongside Bass Kyungil Ko and Pianist Jeff Cohen. Learn how to purchase tickets.

Join the Youth Orchestra Los Angeles (YOLA) and LA Philharmonic as they embark on an international tour to Barcelona and Paris from May 24 - 31, 2024.

On the heels of the mini-musicals found at Disneyland Paris comes the first ever musical theater style live entertainment from its main European competitor in France (and Europe) Parc Astérix, inspired by the stories of the famous comic book series Asterix by René Goscinny and Albert Uderzo.  This theme park offers a variety of attractions and shows based on historical periods from the world of Asterix and his friends, whimsically celebrating Gaulish culture with over 50 attractions and shows, including roller coasters, water rides, and live performances.  This year, as part of its 35th anniversary celebration, an original musical comedy C’est du délire !, or It’s Madness!, billed as “the first Gallic musical comedy”, began performances on March 30th.