Interior of the Grand Theatre of Bordeaux lit in pink, showcasing ornate boxes with decorated balconies, fluted columns and classical dome architecture — © Grand Theatre of Bordeaux - Night view of illuminated boxes

Ceiling of the Grand Theatre of Bordeaux featuring a sky-blue baroque fresco, gilded central medallion and ornate chandelier, viewed from below — © The splendid ceiling of Bordeaux's Grand Theatre

Night view of Bordeaux's Grand Theatre brilliantly lit in yellow, showcasing its imposing neoclassical columns, surrounded by historic buildings and a lively public square. — © Bordeaux's Grand Theatre at Night

Facade of the Grand Theatre of Bordeaux featuring white Corinthian columns, a busy terrace with visitors, and characteristic neoclassical architecture under clear blue sky. — © Grand Theatre of Bordeaux - Masterpiece of Neoclassical Architecture

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Grand Théatre

Decorated in sumptuous blue, white and gold – the colours of royalty – the Grand-Théâtre, an 18th-century architectural masterpiece by Victor Louis, is now the stage for the Bordeaux National Opera. In the course of its long history dotted with theatre plays, operas and concerts, the Grand-Théâtre has played host to the most famous of artists.

The Bordeaux National Opera mainly puts on lyrical and choreographic performances boasting exceptional artistic range: from Monteverdi to Britten via Mozart and Verdi...

It has a very large permanent team of artists (110 musicians from the Bordeaux National Orchestra conducted by Paul DANIEL, 38 dancers from the Bordeaux National Ballet directed by Charles JUDE, and 37 artists from the Bordeaux National Opera Choir), accompanied each season by guest artists: international conductors (Darell Ang, Pablo Heras-Casado…), prestigious soloists and sing

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Grand Théatre
Place de la Comédie
33000 BORDEAUX

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