A Guide to Concerts and Performances at the Opéra Garnier

A guide to concerts and performances at the Opéra Garnier (near the Chouchou Hotel)

Can you feel that vibrant energy in the air? That’s Paris’s 9th arrondissement coming to life, nestled between the major department stores, the Madeleine, and the Opéra Garnier—just a stone’s throw from the Chouchou Hôtel! Fall is on its way, and with it comes a whole series of concerts and performances that will liven up your Parisian evenings. Whether you love magnificent voices, enchanting ballets, or French pop culture, the Opéra Garnier opens its arms (and its gilded doors) to you. Sit back and relax—we’ll take you through everything that awaits you… and why not top it off with a night full of panache at the Chouchou Hôtel?

October Highlights at the Opéra Garnier
This fall, the Opéra Garnier is on fire! Forget the falling leaves—make way for magnificent voices, weightless tutus, and lyrical dramas. The month of October offers a five-star program, ranging from sparkling galas to mythical operas and extraordinary recitals. Get ready to be moved (and thrilled) in one of the most beautiful theaters in the world.

Check out the program:

• Ariodante
  Make way for flamboyant Baroque with one of Handel’s masterpieces. Romantic intrigues, betrayal, noble sentiments: it’s all there. A production that is as elegant as it is powerful.
• The Marriage of Figaro
  Mozart at his most brilliant. A human comedy full of bite, presented in a sharp production. Guaranteed to be a favorite (yes, even if you already know the whole story).
• Lyrisch Gala – Anthony Roth Costanzo
  The American countertenor is an international star and invites you to a recital brimming with virtuosity, emotion, and modernity. If you’re not familiar with him yet, now is the time.
• Concert-Recital – Dvořák in New York
  A musical journey between Romantic Europe and the American Dream. Rediscover New York with your ears wide open through the music of Dvořák.

Grand Galas & Premieres

·Opening of the dance season
This is the most glamorous event of the year. An opening gala that is as lavish as it is spectacular, where the Paris Opera Ballet presents its stars and program. Dress code: pure elegance.

·Giselle
One of the most iconic ballets in the Romantic repertoire. Haunting, moving, enchanting. Giselle is as powerful as ever and continues to impress.

Discover the program at the Opéra Garnier

Why stay at the Chouchou Hotel for your trip to the Opera?

1. An unbeatable location: A 3-minute walk from the Opéra Garnier, between the major boulevards and the Madeleine, and right near Galeries Lafayette.
2. Chic Parisian atmosphere: A 4-star spa hotel that celebrates French pop culture, featuring a cozy guinguette-style restaurant for foodies.
3. Romantic spa experience: After the show, relax in a private bath or treat yourself to a Parisian spa experience fit for an opera star. Book a room and spa package.
4. The perfect getaway for those who love the good life: No fuss here—just fun, a warm, welcoming atmosphere, and arty rooms where you’ll feel right at home… but even better.

It’s time to get started again; let yourself be enchanted by the magic of the Opéra Garnier and extend the experience at the Chouchou Hôtel, your hotel in the heart of Paris—perfect for lovers of culture, fine dining, and a relaxed French atmosphere.

Book a stay at the Chouchou and experience Paris like a true chouchou: playful, fun-loving, and always at the heart of the party!