Heritage Days

During the Heritage Days, on 18th and 19th September 2021, the Opéra Comique opens its doors in accordance with government policies and upon reservation only.

Published on 8 September 2021
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Feel safe! We can’t wait to see you, but don’t forget to book on line before you come.

In order to welcome you in the best possible conditions, we’ve implemented new reception arrangements which you can consult here. We kindly ask you to respect them.
Free admission upon registration

Programme

Saturday 18th September 2021

  • 10am | 11am - Family activities

The Opéra Comique in details

8 years and older
Families are invited to discover and observe the details hidden in the Opéra Comique’s architecture and decors, and especially its mosaics… A source of inspiration for their own paper creations.
Duration : 1h | Free upon registration

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  • 10:30am - Tactile tour

Tour tailored to people suffering form visual disabilities.
Duration : 1h | Free upon registration

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  • 11am | 2pm - A drawn getaway at the Opéra Comique

16 years and older 
Discover the Opéra Comique unconventionally through a graphic journey. Explore the architectural and ornamental beauty of this historical opera house as you sketch them. Learn sketching tips and tricks and watch in amazement !
Duration : 2h |  Free upon registration
Suitable for beginners. Participants can bring their own equipment if they wish. The Opéra Comique provides sketchbooks and pencils.

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Inclusive Relax sessions are accessible to everyone. They offer a laid-back and kind environment to people suffering from autism, multiple disabilities, mental or psychic disabilities, Alzheimer… so that everyone can enjoy cultural activities without fear of judgement.

  • 11am and 12:30pm - "Vertical" tour place Boieldieu

A journey through the history of the Opéra Comique via the observation of its façade, outside the opera house.
Duration : 1h | Free and open access

  • 14h30  | 15h30  | 16h30 - Leçon de chant

2:30pm | 3:30pm | 4:30pm - Singing lesson
Come and discover the Opéra Comique’s tunes with a choirmaster.
Place Boiledieu. Duration : 40 minutes | Free upon registration

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  • 3pm | 4pm - Little io workshop

Don Quixote through all the Arts

6 years and older
Little io invites children aged 6 to 13 together with their parents to follow Don Quixote in his delusions…Don Quixote is a daydreamer who simply aspires to live in a fair world…With Sancho Pança, he battles against windmills, looks for his sweetheart Dulcinea and lives incredible adventures! Will kids be crazy enough to follow the endearing hero or wise enough not to? The story of this universal literary hero enables us to immerse ourselves in the works of art which drew inspiration from it: music, painting, sculpture, and cinema! The workshop is punctuated with great conversations, games and songs!
Duration : 1h | Free upon registration

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Inclusive Relax sessions are accessible to everyone. They offer a laid-back and kind environment to people suffering from autism, multiple disabilities, mental or psychic disabilities, Alzheimer… so that everyone can enjoy cultural activities without fear of judgement.

Sunday 19th September 2021

  • 11am - Season 2022 presentation

Together with Jean-Yves Larrouturou, president of the Opéra Comique, and Agnès Terrier, our playwright, Olivier Mantei reveals the programming for the Season 2022.

Free upon registration

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  • 1:30pm - "Vertical" tour place Boieldieu

A journey through the history of the Opéra Comique via the observation of its façade, outside the opera house.
Duration : 1h | Free and open access

  • 3pm - Show for young audiences  

"Don Quixote - J’étoilerai le vent qui passe"

Show for young audiences from an opera by Jules Massenet

The beautiful Dulcinea is wooed by many suitors. Although she appreciate the attention, she’s truly moved by the love of a quirky and dreamy old knight, Don Quixote. For her, he embarks on a series of exploits, together with his esquire Sancho.
Duration : 1h | 6 years and older | Free upon registration

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  • 4:45pm | 5pm | 5:15pm - Guided tour of the Opéra Comique’s public spaces

Discover our listed monument and look back on 300 years of history.
Duration : 40 minutes | Free upon registration

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Throughout the event

A guinguette (open air cafe) offering drinks and snacks is open place Boieldieu, all along the event.

Pass sanitaire

L'accès à l'Opéra Comique est désormais soumis à la présentation du pass sanitaire pour l'ensemble des activités de la rentrée.

Pass obligatoire pour les + 18 ans jusqu'au 30 septembre 2021 (Décret art.47-1, II). Pass obligatoire pour les + 12 ans à compter du 30 septembre (Loi 2021-1041, article 1).

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Heritage Days

September 18 to 19, 2021

Feel safe!

During the Heritage Days, on 18th and 19th September 2021, the Opéra Comique opens its doors in accordance with government policies and upon reservation only.

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