Founded in 1714 during the reign of Louis XIV, this institution stands as one of the oldest and most revered musical theatres in France. Tucked away in an unassuming square, far from the hustle and bustle of the grand boulevards, it is one of Paris’s best-kept secrets.
The cradle of masterpieces
The stage of the Opéra Comique has witnessed the birth of masterpieces from the universal operatic repertoire, such as The Damnation of Faust, Lakmé, Pelléas and Mélisande, Carmen and Manon, cementing the theatre’s reputation as a driving force of ceaseless creativity since its inception.
Innovation open to the world and fresh artistic vitality
True to its commitment to constant renewal, the institution weaves together the Baroque repertoire and three centuries of opera with festivals designed to captivate new generations. Its contemporary vision extends to the global stage through ambitious international co-productions that span continents from Beijing to Paris.
