Festival of the arts
of opera

26-28 February 2027

Friday, 26 February

  • Exhibition

    All day
    Fontainebleau Municipal Theater – Salle des fêtes

    Exhibition running throughout the festival. Further details to follow.

    Free admission
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  • Performing Arts Career Fair

    2:00 PM - 6:00 PM
    Fontainebleau Municipal Theater – Salle des fêtes

    Come meet and talk with professionals in the performing arts (technical, artistic, and administrative roles in opera).

    Free with a ticket or PASS
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  • Oboe Masterclass

    5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
    Fontainebleau Municipal Theater – Theater Foyer

    Gabriel Pidoux, winner of the “Best New Instrumental Soloist” award at the 2020 Victoires de la Musique Classique, shares his experience and passes on his expertise during a masterclass open to the public.

    Ticket or PASS (free for conservatory / music school students)
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  • La Fabuleuse histoire de l’Opéra Comique

    8:00 PM - 10:00 PM
    Fontainebleau Municipal Theater – Main hall

    A festive musical and theatrical performance that traces three centuries of the Opéra-Comique’s history, from its origins to its greatest masterpieces.

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Saturday, 27 February

  • Exhibition

    All day
    Fontainebleau Municipal Theater – Salle des fêtes

    Exhibition running throughout the festival. Further details to follow.

    Free admission
    Mediation
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  • “At the Barre” – Dance Class for Kids

    9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
    Fontainebleau Municipal Theater – Salle des fêtes

    Get a glimpse into the daily lives of the dancers of the Paris National Opera with barre classes open to every kid under 12, led by Maxime Thomas.

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  • Double Bass Masterclass

    10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
    Fontainebleau Municipal Theater – Theater Foyer

    Discover the work of Lorraine Campet, principal double bassist of the Paris National Opera and winner of the “Best New Instrumental Soloist” award at the 2025 Victoires de la Musique Classique, during a masterclass open to the public.

    Ticket or PASS (free for conservatory / music school students)
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  • “At the Barre” – Advanced Dance Class

    11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
    Fontainebleau Municipal Theater – Salle des fêtes

    Get a glimpse into the daily lives of the dancers of the Paris National Opera with barre classes open to everyone, led by Maxime Thomas.

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  • Carmen to Go - Workshops organized by the Opéra-Comique

    1:00 PM - 5:00 PM
    Fontainebleau Municipal Theater – Theater Foyer

    Go behind the scenes of *Carmen* through fun 30-minute workshops in small groups, combining music, staging, games, and an introduction to the Opéra-Comique.

    Free with a ticket or PASS
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  • The Cadences Libres Roundtable

    2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
    Fontainebleau Municipal Theater – Salle des fêtes

    An interactive panel discussion with the audience, an economist, and representatives from opera houses and festivals, who will address the challenges facing the opera world today.

    Free with a ticket or PASS
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  • “In the Footsteps of a Soloist” – Interactive Oboe Recital

    5:00 PM - 6:15 PM
    Fontainebleau Municipal Theater – Main hall

    An interactive recital in which Gabriel Pidoux and Jorge González Buajasán reveal the many facets of the oboe, blending music with audience interaction.

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  • Gala Evening: The Fantasized Spain

    8:00 PM - 10:30 PM
    Fontainebleau Municipal Theater – Main hall

    Song, chamber music, and dance come together in a gala evening inspired by the colors and rhythms of a fantastical Spain, featuring artists from the Paris National Opera.

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Sunday, 28 February

  • Exhibition

    All day
    Fontainebleau Municipal Theater – Salle des fêtes

    Exhibition running throughout the festival. Further details to follow.

    Free admission
    Mediation
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  • “At the Barre” – Dance Class for Adults

    9:30 AM - 10:30 AM
    Fontainebleau Municipal Theater – Salle des fêtes

    Get a glimpse into the daily lives of the dancers of the Paris National Opera with barre classes open to everyone, led by Maxime Thomas.

    Tickets only
    Mediation
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  • “Pictures at an Exhibition,” with the family

    11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
    Fontainebleau Municipal Theater – Main hall

    A staged concert based on Mussorgsky's “Pictures at an Exhibition”, with family-friendly pricing. Followed by a brunch (reservations required).

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  • “In the Footsteps of a Soloist” – Interactive Double Bass Recital

    3:00 PM - 4:15 PM
    Fontainebleau Municipal Theater – Main hall

    Lorraine Campet showcases the full richness of the double bass in an interactive recital that combines music, conversation, and an exploration of the instrument.

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  • Closing Concert: Opera Fantasies Marathon

    5:00 PM - 6:15 PM
    Fontainebleau Municipal Theater – Main hall

    A virtuoso closing concert featuring five soloists performing the greatest opera arias reimagined as chamber music.

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