Introduce your children to the joys of the opera!
Young spectators are welcome at the Opéra Comique. We have many performances and events for them throughout the season:
- a festival for families with presentations of the performances, musical introductions, meetings with artists before or after performances
- performances for children 6 and up
- open house days with games and activities for the whole family
- discounted prices for children and adults alike
Available services
- stroller parking
- booster seats
- option to reserve a loge for the whole family near the exits
- children’s guides
To help you choose appropriate performances:
From 6 years old:
- Hansel and Gretel
- Petite balade aux enfers (A little stroll to hell)
- Contes chinois (Chinese tales)
From 8 years old:
- Oliver!
- Mécanopéra
- Chansons à partager (Songs to share)
For older children:
The following operas have themes that are appropriate for children ten years and up:
- Le Postillon de Lonjumeau
- Madame Favart
- Ercole amante/Hercule amoureux (Hercules in love)
For young parents:
Relaxed Sundays (Dimanches Relax) allow you to come to performances with your baby:
- Hansel and Gretel: Sunday, February 10th at 3:00 pm
- Oliver : Sunday, May 26th at 3:00 pm
- Ercole amante/Hercule amoureux (Hercules in love): Sunday, November 10th at 3:00 pm
THE CARTE MAINATE
With the Carte Mainate, children have a privileged access to the Opéra Comique. They enjoy a 50% discount and their parents a 10% discount on all the programing* for a convivial family outing. Seats in ‘family boxes’ near the exits are also available.
The Carte Mainate costs €15 per family
Buy the carte Mainate
Offer to persons under 18 on presentation of proof of age
Within the limit of 6 seats per production
*except for single-price shows
