Life at the Scottish court could be sweet: Princess Ginevra and Prince Ariodante are in love, and their wedding is soon to be celebrated. But their happiness is short-lived. The cunning Polinesso, driven by lust and ambition, falsely accuses Ginevra of infidelity, shattering her honour and removing his rival. Inspired by an episode from Ludovico Ariosto’s Orlando Furioso, Georg Friedrich Handel composed Ariodante in 1735 for Covent Garden in London. This opera seria is a masterpiece of the Baroque repertoire, rich in intricate arias and deep emotional resonance, including the famous lament Scherza infida. Renowned Baroque specialist Robert Carsen directs a production that delves into the psychological complexity of the characters and explores themes of power, enhanced by kilts, Celtic dances, and subtle references to the modern British royal family.
The exhibition will present over 170 works of Chinese art mainly dating from the 18th and 19th centuries from the collections of Adolphe Thiers and Adèle de Rothschild. Scrolls, album pages, engravings, prints, porcelain, jade, lacquer and precious art objects in ivory, bronze or wood inlaid with gems and mother-of-pearl.
On October 9, 2025, Sting brings his 3.0 tour to Paris’s Accor Arena. A night of timeless hits and subtle gems, blending memory and reinvention in an immersive show. A rare chance to reconnect with the unmistakable voice of a living legend.
Love, Machines and Revolution: Niki, Jean and Pontus at the Grand Palais
The Grand Palais pays tribute to the explosive creative bond between Niki de Saint Phalle and Jean Tinguely, shaped by the visionary eye of Pontus Hultén. A journey through iconic works and rare archives, rebellious machines and vibrant bodies. A celebration of a trio that redefined the rules of art in the heart of the twentieth century.
Lady Gaga will perform four concerts in Paris on November 17, 18, 20 and 22, 2025, at the Accor Arena. These shows are part of the international The Mayhem Ball tour, launched alongside the release of her seventh studio album, Mayhem.
