An exceptional birthdayfor an exceptional performance hall. In 2025, the Palais Garnier celebrates its 150th anniversary. Inaugurated on January 5, 1875, it has since been the place of artistic and scenic creation par excellence. Built by the architect Charles Garnierthis jewel of the French capital fascinates all over the world and brings together several million visitors and thousands of spectators came to discover its ballets, concerts and operas. To mark these 150 years, unique events are organized throughout the year. Overview of what will be offered to you.
The Birthday Gala
Rare are the events that bring together all the artists of the Paris National Opera. But to mark the 150th anniversary of the Palais Garnier, the musicians of the Orchestrathe artists of the Choirs and the Academy, stars and dancers of the Ballet, but also the students of the Dance School will come together for a unique gala, next January 24. For the occasion, mezzo-soprano Léa Desandre, tenor Juan Diego Flórez, soprano Lisette Oropesa and baritone Ludovic Tézier will honor us with their presence. For those who are unable to attend, the evening will be broadcast on France 5 in addition to the documentary An (extra)ordinary day: 24 hours at the Opéra Garnier de Priscilla Pizzato.
Anniversary Gala
Friday January 24, 2025 at 7:30 p.m.
8, rue Scribe – 9e
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Paris Opera stage jewelry
In place since November 2024 and until March 28, 2025the exhibition highlights stage jewelry from the biggest shows. Although they are not made of gold, stones or diamonds, but of brass, glass and rhinestones, they wonderfully illustrate the theatrical illusion. The Paris Opera collection brings together no less than 4000 pieces.
At the Opera Library-Museum
Until March 28, 2025
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The exhibition on the 150 years of the Palais Garnier
Organized in partnership with the BnFthis exhibition traces the history of this theater desired by Napoleon III and which became a true emblem of culture and Paris over the years. It will be set up at the Opera Library-Museum and accessible from October 14, 2025 to February 15, 2026.
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Library-museum of the Palais Garnier
From October 14, 2025 to February 15, 2026
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Two days of meetings “The Palais Garnier, object of all fantasies”
Imagine historiansarchitects, journalists, musicians, artists, political figures or philosophersall united in the Grand Foyer of the Opéra Garnier to exchange and debate about this place. This will be possible November 22 and 23, 2025. Five different meetings will be organized, entitled “The Palais Garnier, a spectacle in itself”, “The Palais Garnier, a place of creation?”, “The Palais Garnier, temple of dance”, “The Palais Garnier and political power” , “The Palais Garnier in the arts”.
Meetings “The Palais Garnier, object of all fantasies”
November 22 and 23, 2025
Free access by reservation
Reservations opening in September 2025
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Special thematic tours 150 years of the Palais Garnier
To visit the Palais Garnier of your own free will is one thing, discovering it thanks to a guided tour is another. For this anniversary, a special visit is offered to return to the history of theater or its political and cultural impact. With your guide, you will pass by the rotunda, the Pythia basin, the Grand staircasethe performance hall, as well as the front and Large Foyer.
