L'Histoire de Manon: MacMillan's Ballet at Palais Garnier in 2026
Kenneth MacMillan's 'L'Histoire de Manon' returns to Paris's Palais Garnier for a 2026 season. Created in 1974, this narrative ballet follows 16-year-old Manon's ruinous passion for Des Grieux, set to Jules Massenet's music. The production contrasts poverty and opulence, desire and ambition, with lavish sets and costumes. Performances run from September 28 through October 30, 2026, starting at 7:30 pm, with matinees on Sundays October 4 and 18 at 2:30 pm. Tickets range from €155 to €175. The story travels from Paris to the Louisiana swamps.
Key facts
- L'Histoire de Manon is a ballet created by Kenneth MacMillan in 1974.
- The choreography is by Kenneth MacMillan and the music is by Jules Massenet.
- The ballet tells the story of Manon, a 16-year-old torn between modest origins and a life of luxury, and her passionate affair with Des Grieux.
- The narrative moves from Paris to the Louisiana swamps.
- Performances are held at the Palais Garnier from September 28 to October 30, 2026.
- Evening performances start at 7:30 pm; matinees on Sundays October 4 and 18 start at 2:30 pm.
- Ticket prices range from €155 to €175.
- The venue is the Opéra National de Paris – Palais Garnier, 75009.
Entities
Artists
- Kenneth MacMillan
- Jules Massenet
Institutions
- Opéra National de Paris
- Palais Garnier
Locations
- Paris
- France
- Louisiana
- United States