Sessions
Open house day | For this 19th edition the Opéra-Comique throw its doors open! Tours, open rehearsals, concerts, costume studios, and even an exceptional masterclass by Louis Langrée… A day of free activities alongside the artists of the Opéra-Comique Académie!
Free event
Saturday 9th May
On Saturday, May 9, people of all ages are invited to experience the Opéra-Comique in a whole new way: tours, singing, workshops, hands-on activities, exhibitions, and shared moments will make up this free event open to everyone.
Baby choir • 10.15am and 11.15am
Give your child (ages 0-3) a magical first musical experience! A concert where the voices of the Academy’s artists lull little ones into a tender, soothing atmosphere.
Free with reservation | Approximate duration: 40 min | Location: Bizet
Guided tours of the Opéra-Comique • 10.00am to 12.30pm
Meet in the hall of the Opéra-Comique for a guided tour of the theater.
Free admission | Duration: 1 hour
Singing lessons • 10.30am and 1.00pm
A fun time to sing in a choir.
Free admission | Duration: 1 hour
Tour of the costume and wig workshops • 10am to 1pm and 2pm to 5pm
Discover the secrets behind the making of the costumes and wigs for the Opéra-Comique’s productions, with one of the theater’s own experts.
Free with reservation | Duration: 45 min
Sing Vaudevilles • 12pm and 2pm
Did you know that comic opera traces its origins to the popular songs sung at 18th-century Parisian fairs? Come learn about this history during an interactive lecture led by Judith Le Blanc.
Free admission | Duration: 1 hour
Singing Tour • 1pm and 4pm
Discover the history of the Opéra-Comique through music. Tenor and narrator Grégoire Ichou invites you to explore the institution through his historical commentary and performances of musical excerpts drawn from both the Opéra-Comique’s repertoire and popular songs.
Free admission | Duration: 45 min
Relax singing workshop • 2 to 3pm
Spend some time with a choir director to discover the secrets of your singing voice. An inclusive workshop for people with psychological and mental disabilities.
Free with reservation | Duration: 1 hour
Academy masterclass with Louis Langrée • 3pm and 5pm
Phrasing, technique, style, repertoire: the director of the Opéra-Comique shares his passion and experience with the Academy’s young talents during a master class open to everyone.
Free with reservation | Duration: 1 hour
How an opera is made • 3pm to 6pm
Discover two behind-the-scenes theater experiences with your family:
- Free podcast: Clara et les sortilèges
Discover the Opéra-Comique with Clara and Léo, two apprentice seamstresses whose needles breathe new life into the theater’s costumes. A funny and lively story for both children and parents.
- Carmen à emporter : les coulisses de l’Opéra-Comique
An educational kit to explore the making of an opera through the story of Carmen, featuring objects, scents, and games.
All day long
Exhibition of set models
This season, the Opéra-Comique and the École Bleue are joining forces through a partnership. Eight students are designing set models inspired by the opera Lucia di Lammermoor, offering the public a unique glimpse into the process of set design.
Free admission
Costume exhibition showcasing the art of natural dyeing
An exhibition offering a fresh perspective on the trades and skills involved in costume design.
Free admission
Dress up!
Put on the props and costumes for a quick photo.
Free admission
Self-guided tour
Explore the halls of the Opéra-Comique. In the auditorium, guides are available all afternoon to share the theater’s 300-year history and explain how its productions are put together.
Free admission
Guinguette
A food stand serving drinks and light meals will be open on Place Boieldieu throughout the event, offering savory snacks and homemade cakes in partnership with The Wild Bakery.
Free admission
