The Lyon Opera House
Place de la Comédie - 69001 Lyon 1er
As the poet Hoffmann loses his inspiration and memory, he reminisces on his past loves. A fantastical, colourful drama set in a pop-inspired universe as inventive as it is wild.
Last updated date : 29/07/2025
From Tuesday 16 to Sunday 21 December 2025 on Tuesday and Friday from 7 pm. On Sunday from 4 pm.
From Tuesday 23 to Saturday 27 December 2025 from 7 pm.
Monday 29 December 2025 from 7 pm.
From Thursday 1st to Saturday 3 January 2026 on Thursday from 4 pm. On Saturday from 7 pm.
Monday 5 January 2026 from 7 pm.
The Lyon Opera House
Place de la Comédie - 69001 Lyon 1er
At the height of his fame, acclaimed for his inimitable comic operas and operettas, Jacques Offenbach began writing a grand fantastical opera inspired by romantic tales. In doing so, he contributed some of the most beautiful lyrical pages to the history of music: Kleinzach’s song, Olympia’s bird-like aria, and the famous barcarolle “Belle nuit d’amour”. The audience will be humming these melodies long after the curtain falls. Hoffmann, an idealistic dreamer, recalls his three great loves: automaton Olympia, singer Antonia, and courtesan Giulietta.
Back in Lyon, director Damiano Michieletto sees Offenbach’s favourite opera as a dreamlike reflection on three stages of life: childhood, adulthood, and maturity. Surrounded by imaginary figures, Hoffmann journeys back into his schoolboy memories to grieve the wounds of life.
This show is a profound and touching production about our memories and our desire to relive them — and their power to awaken deep emotions.
New production
A Lyon Opera, Opera Australia, Royal Opera House, Fondazione Teatro, La Fenice di Venezia co-production
An opera by Jacques Offenbach
Musical director (from 16th to 29th December) : Emmanuel Villaume
Musical director (from 1st to 5th January) : Charlotte Corderoy
Director : Damiano Michieletto
Lyon Opera Orchestra and Choir
Running Time : 3 hours 55 minutes 2 intermissions
Useful tips
Openings
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From Tuesday 16 to Sunday 21 December 2025 on Tuesday and Friday from 7 pm. On Sunday from 4 pm.
From Tuesday 23 to Saturday 27 December 2025 from 7 pm.
Monday 29 December 2025 from 7 pm.
From Thursday 1st to Saturday 3 January 2026 on Thursday from 4 pm. On Saturday from 7 pm.
Monday 5 January 2026 from 7 pm.
Prices
- From 10 to €125.;Lyon City Card & Lyon City Card 365 discount: - 15% discount on the entire program, tickets from €10 after discount.
- Reduced price with the Lyon City Card
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