Palais Garnier hosts Inner Landscapes until 7 November

Palais Garnier is hosting the ballet Inner Landscapes in Paris from 11 October to 7 November 2026. The programme brings together works by Jean-Christophe Maillot, William Forsythe and Aszure Barton at the historic theatre.

Inner Landscapes continues at Palais Garnier until 7 November

The Paris Opera programme presents three pieces in one evening. Maillot's Vers un pays sage, Forsythe's Rearray and Barton's Busk form the programme, with two works entering the Paris Opera Ballet repertoire. The official Inner Landscapes programme places all performances at Palais Garnier.

The run began on 11 October 2026 and continues through 7 November 2026. The Paris Opera states that the 16 October 2026 performance was preceded by the Ballet Défilé, linking the new programme with the company tradition of presenting its dancers on the Garnier stage. A separate performance listing also places the October and November dates at Palais Garnier.

Palais Garnier puts new ballet beside its historic stage

The programme connects three choreographic approaches with the theatre's long role as a performance venue. Maillot's work dates from 1995, while Forsythe's Rearray and Barton's Busk were created in 2011 and 2009 respectively. Their presence at Garnier places recent repertoire inside a building inaugurated for the Paris Opera on 5 January 1875.

Architect Charles Garnier designed the building, which combines a performance auditorium with public areas including the Grand Foyer, salons and the Rotonde des Abonnés. The operator describes the auditorium as Italian-style and says that the building has been listed as a historical monument since 1923. This setting gives the 2026 ballet programme a specific architectural context rather than presenting it as a performance at an unnamed Paris venue.

October cancellation leaves later Inner Landscapes dates

The Paris Opera has stated that performances scheduled for 17 October 2026 were cancelled because of a national strike. The programme page still lists performances from 23 October through 7 November 2026, so the cancellation does not end the Palais Garnier run.

For travellers planning a visit after 17 October 2026, the relevant dates are the remaining performances shown by the operator. The programme includes daytime and evening performances, but the precise time should be checked against the selected date because the schedule varies during the run.

Visiting Palais Garnier: what travellers from Western Europe should know

• Inner Landscapes runs at Palais Garnier from 11 October to 7 November 2026. The programme includes Vers un pays sage, Rearray and Busk.
• The 17 October 2026 performances were cancelled because of a national strike. The operator lists later performances from 23 October to 7 November 2026.
• The theatre is at Place de l'Opéra in the ninth arrondissement of Paris. The nearest underground stations listed by the Paris Opera are Opéra on lines 3, 7 and 8, Chaussée d'Antin on lines 7 and 9, and Madeleine on lines 8 and 14; Auber is served by RER A.
• The building contains a grand staircase, foyers, salons, a museum-library and an Italian-style auditorium. The auditorium is a performance space and access can depend on the programme and theatre operations.

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Frequently asked questions about Palais Garnier

When does Inner Landscapes take place at Palais Garnier?

Inner Landscapes runs from 11 October to 7 November 2026. The 17 October 2026 performances were cancelled because of a national strike, while later dates remain listed by the operator.

What is Palais Garnier?

Palais Garnier is a Paris opera house designed by Charles Garnier and inaugurated on 5 January 1875. It has been listed as a historical monument since 1923.

Where is Palais Garnier and how do you get there?

Palais Garnier is at Place de l'Opéra in Paris. Underground connections include Opéra lines 3, 7 and 8, while Auber is served by RER A.