Guide to Concerts and Shows at the Opéra Garnier

Your guide to concerts and shows at the Opéra Garnier (near the Chouchou Hotel)

Can you feel that buzz in the air? That’s the 9th arrondissement coming to life, nestled between the department stores, the Madeleine, and the Opéra Garnier—just a stone’s throw from the Chouchou Hôtel! Fall is here, bringing with it a flurry of concerts and shows to liven up your Parisian nights. Whether you’re a fan of soaring vocals, enchanting ballets, or French pop culture, the Opéra Garnier is opening its arms (and its gilded doors) to you. Get comfortable—we’re taking you on a tour of what’s in store… and why not cap it off with a night of panache at the Chouchou Hôtel?

October highlights at the Opéra Garnier
This fall, the Opéra Garnier is on fire! Forget the falling leaves—it’s time for powerhouse vocals, gravity-defying tutus, and lyrical drama. October brings you a five-star lineup, featuring sparkling galas, legendary operas, and exceptional recitals. Get ready to be moved (and thrilled) in one of the world’s most beautiful theaters.

Discover the program:

• Ariodante
  Make way for flamboyant Baroque with one of Handel’s masterpieces. Romantic intrigue, betrayal, noble sentiments: it’s all here. A production as elegant as it is powerful.
• The Marriage of Figaro
  Mozart at his most brilliant. A human comedy full of mischief, brought to life by a sharp, witty production. Guaranteed to steal your heart (yes, even if you already know the whole story).
• Lyrical Gala – Anthony Roth Costanzo
  An international stage star, the American countertenor invites you to a recital that blends virtuosity, emotion, and modernity. If you haven’t heard of him yet, now is the time.
• Concert-Recital – Dvořák in New York
  A musical journey between Romantic Europe and the American Dream. Through Dvořák’s music, rediscover New York with your ears wide open.

Grand Galas & Premieres

·Dance Season Opening
It is the most stylish event of the year. A gala opening that is as lavish as it is spectacular, where the Paris Opera Ballet unveils its stars and its program. Dress code: absolute elegance.

·Giselle
. One of the most iconic ballets in the Romantic repertoire. Ethereal, moving, and spellbinding. Giselle has not aged a day, and it remains as powerful as ever.

Discover the program at the Opéra Garnier

Why stay at the Chouchou Hotel for your opera getaway?

1. Unbeatable location: A 3-minute walk from the Opéra Garnier, between the Grands Boulevards and La Madeleine, and very close to Galeries Lafayette.
2. Chic Parisian atmosphere: A 4-star spa hotel that celebrates French pop culture, featuring a friendly guinguette-style restaurant for food lovers.
3. Romantic spa experience: After the show, relax in a private bath or treat yourself to a Parisian spa experience fit for the stars of the Opera. Book a room and bath package.
4. The headquarters for bon vivants: No fuss here—just pleasure, sharing, and artsy rooms where you feel "at home"... but better.

Back-to-school season is here—let the magic of the Opéra Garnier enchant you, then extend the experience at the Chouchou Hôtel, your hotel in the heart of Paris, perfect for those who love culture, gourmet food, and a laid-back French spirit.

Book a stay at the Chouchou, and experience Paris just like a true local favorite: playful, epicurean, and always right in the thick of the action!