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How do I get tickets to the opera in Paris?
Booking
- Online.
- Via the Paris Opera’s App – available on iOS and Android for smartphones and tablets.
- At the Palais Garnier box office (on the corner of rue Scribe and rue Auber – 75009 Paris): from Monday to Saturday (except public holidays) from 10 am to 6.30 pm and 1 hour before performances.
What do you wear to the Opéra Bastille in Paris?
There is no particular dress code, but proper attire is required. For gala evenings, it is suggested that gentlemen wear a dark suit and ladies a dress.
How long does it take to tour the Paris Opera house?
about 90 minutes
The guided tour takes about 90 minutes and gives you access to all parts of Opera Garnier – the auditorium, gilded balconies, even up close the stage ( the self audio guided tour lacks access to the auditorium ). If the tour group size is big, you will be given headsets in order to listen to the guide clearly.
Where is Box 5 in the Paris Opera house?
At the Opera Garnier, box #5 is still vacant. It’s reserved for the resident ghost, the Phantom of the Opera. Visiting Paris’ Opera Garnier is a dual-purpose immersive experience. You can experience the incredibly opulent palace space, designed by Charles Garnier.
What is the Opéra Bastille?
The Opéra Bastille is a genuine living city bringing together stage technicians, sculptors and painters, seamstresses and hairdressers. The Paris Opera relies on both craftsmanship and ultra-modern techniques for creating props, costumes, wigs, sets.
How to book tickets for Paris Opera House?
By phone: 08 92 89 90 90 (0,35€/min) and from outside France: +33 1 71 25 24 23, from Monday to Saturday, 9am to 7pm. Book your ticket online: click on the button “BOOK” for the visit of your choice. You will be redirected to a page to create your Paris Opera account (or login if you are already registered).
When can I visit the Palais Garnier in Paris?
Visits are accessible every day from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. (last entry 45 minutes before closing). The health pass is mandatory to access the Palais Garnier for all visitors over 12 years and 2 months old. To anticipate your venue, online reservation is strongly recommended. Visits to the Opéra Bastille are suspended until further notice.
What happens at the Paris Opera Ballet School?
The pupils of the Paris Opera Ballet School, directed by Élisabeth Platel, invite audiences to discover a number of stages in their apprenticeship to become professional dancers: dance technique, song and rehearsal of a ballet. Gala concert on the stage of the Palais Garnier, with the artists of the Academy and the Orchestra of the Opera of Paris.