Soirée Forsythe – Ballet de l’Opéra national du Rhin
Auditorium — Dance / Ages 8+
· Tue, Oct 7, 8:00 p.m. — Price B / 1h40
Experience the energy and brilliance of American choreographer William Forsythe as the dancers of the CCN · Ballet of the National Opera of the Rhin perform three of his most iconic works. A modern and exhilarating evening of dance.
Les Contes de Perrault – Félix Fourdrain
Auditorium — Lyric Theatre / Ages 8+
· Sat, Nov 22, 8:00 p.m., Sun, Nov 23, 3:00 p.m. — Price B / 2h20
Step into a world of fairy tales and imagination! Perrault’s beloved characters take over the stage in a whimsical lyrical performance that brings magic and wonder to audiences of all ages.
Vers les métamorphoses – Étienne Saglio
Auditorium — Circus & Magic / Ages 8+
· Wed, Dec 3, 8:00 p.m. — Price D / 1h
Étienne Saglio, a leading figure in contemporary magic, presents Towards Metamorphoses, a visually stunning performance that combines imagination, sensitivity, and inventiveness. A poetic exploration of transformation and the animal within us.
Orchestre Français des Jeunes – Kristiina Poska
Auditorium — Narrated Concert / Ages 8+
· Sat, Dec 6, 5:00 p.m. — Price E
As part of their residency at the Dijon Opera, the French Youth Orchestra presents a special version of "Scheherazade" by Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov, tailored for young audiences. A musical journey filled with color and story.
Le petit cirque – Pomme, Marie & Yoann Bourgeois
Auditorium — Dance, Music & Circus / Ages 6+
· Tue, Dec 16, 8:00 p.m., Wed, Dec 17, 8:00 p.m. — Price B / 1h
On a rotating stage, Marie and Yoann Bourgeois bring to life Pomme’s orchestral album "Saisons", featuring a string quartet and four dancers. A celebration of nature and creativity for children—and the young at heart.
Le Carnaval des émotions inspired by Le Carnaval des animaux of Camille Saint-Saëns
Auditorium — Narrated Concert / Ages 0–4
· Sat, Jan 24, 10:00 & 11:00 a.m. — Price E / 35–45 min
A delightful introduction to the world of emotions, told through music. "The Carnival of Emotions" follows a little girl as she discovers her feelings, guided by the enchanting music of Saint-Saëns. Perfect for the very young… and their cuddly toys!
Le Pas du Monde – Collectif XY
Auditorium — Circus / Ages 8+
· Tue, Feb 24, 8:00 p.m. — Price C / 1h
Watch as the acrobats of Collectif XY explore the natural flow of movement, capturing the metamorphoses of living bodies in a breathtaking circus performance.
Le Voyage de Gulliver – Ensemble Artifices
Auditorium — Concert-Reading / Ages 4+
· Mon, Mar 23, 6:00 p.m., Tue, Mar 24, 6:00 p.m. — Price E / 45 min
Join us for a magical journey inspired by Gulliver’s Travels. Children and adults alike are invited onto the stage to experience the story up close, alongside two violinists and an actor, in a delightful mix of music and storytelling from the Age of Enlightenment.
Aladin et La Belle éveillée – Orchestre Dijon Bourgogne, Joseph Bastian, Marie Oppert
Auditorium — Theatre & Music / Ages 8+
· Tue, May 19, 8:00 p.m. — Price D / 1h10
Rediscover classic fairy tales in a magical, modern setting, inviting both children and adults to join in the adventure.