Opéra Bastille, Paris

The French Ministry of Culture has presented « Nouvelle Ère, Nouvel Air », a renovation project for the Opéra national de Paris, covering all four of its sites: the Palais Garnier, the Opéra Bastille, the Ateliers Berthier in Paris and the École de Danse in Nanterre.

With the modernization of its equipment, the improvement of its workspaces and the places for the public, and a greater openness to the city, the Opéra national de Paris must consolidate its place as a place of creation emblematic of French culture throughout the world, but also as a cultural establishment resolutely open and accessible to all.

Almost 40 years after its opening, the Opéra Bastille will benefit from the renovation of its stage equipment – machinery, sound, lighting, video – as well as the refurbishment of its rehearsal studios. A temporary closure of the stage is planned for two seasons by 2030.

As for the Palais Garnier, the restoration of its facades will continue, as will the modernization of its stage cage. The stage will be closed between summer 2027 and summer 2029, and access to the visitor areas will remain open throughout the works.

The École de Danse in Nanterre and the Ateliers Berthier will also undergo renovation work (roofs; accessibility; logistics and rehearsal spaces).

Throughout the works, the Opéra national de Paris will continue to present operas, ballets and concerts, thanks to alternating openings between the two theaters and off-site programming.