THE MUSICAL GARDENS 2026 LES JARDINS MUSICAUX 2026
., 78000 Versailles
A family stroll through the French gardens of the Palace of Versailles, to the rhythm of baroque music, with fountains, groves, statues and topiaries.
Things to do in Versailles: shows, family activities and exhibitions
View on map →Guided tour of the exhibition “Paysage elliptique” Visite commentée de l'exposition « Paysage elliptique »
La Maréchalerie - Centre d’art contemporain - ÉNSA Versailles, 5, avenue de Sceaux - 78000, Versailles
Guided tour of the exhibition “Paysage elliptique” (“Elliptical Landscape”) by artist Claire Trotignon, at La Maréchalerie, the contemporary art centre of ENSA Versailles. A chance to discover contemporary art and discuss the artist's approach.
Wednesday at the Piano Mercredi au piano
Hôtel de ville de Versailles, 4, avenue de Paris - 78000 Versailles
A lunchtime piano break offered by the students of the Conservatoire and its partners, in the wedding room of the Hôtel de ville.
Presentation evening for the 2026-2027 artistic and cultural season Soirée de présentation de la saison artistique & culturelle 2026-2027
Conservatoire à rayonnement régional de Versailles Grand Parc - Auditorium Claude Debussy, 24, rue de la Chancellerie - 78000 Versailles
Nearly 400 concerts, shows, masterclasses, exhibitions and projects from the region and the Conservatoire are offered in 2026-2027, in 110 venues. A programme that explores what connects rather than what separates.
Screening of Luchino Visconti's film "Death in Venice" Projection du film « Mort à Venise » de Luchino Visconti
UGC Roxane, 6, rue Saint-Simon - 78000 Versailles
Screening of Luchino Visconti's film "Death in Venice", echoing the exhibition on the painter Leonardo Cremonini. Session for an adult audience.
Mr. Motobécane Monsieur Motobécane
Théâtre Montansier
A one-man show written by and starring Bernard Crombey, inspired by P. Savatier's novel Le Ravisseur (The Abductor): a farm worker's life is turned upside down by his encounter with an eight-year-old child. Ages 13 and up.
Masterclass by the artist Édouard Sacaillan Master class de l’artiste Édouard Sacaillan
École des Beaux-arts de Versailles, 11, rue Saint-Simon - 78000 Versailles
Masterclass by Édouard Sacaillan on painting as an autonomous space, followed by a practical workshop: exploring material, light and portraiture. Open only to students of the École des Beaux-arts.
First Steps in Computing: Continuing Education Premiers pas en informatique : formation continue
Médiathèque Ancienne Poste - Heure Joyeuse, 3, avenue de Paris - 78000 Versailles
A course for beginners in computing: discovering the computer and its environment, surfing the internet, creating an email account and browsing safely. All 5 sessions must be attended. For beginner adults.
Trombone masterclass with Lucas Ounissi Master-classe de trombone Lucas Ounissi
Conservatoire à rayonnement régional de Versailles Grand Parc Auditorium Claude Debussy, 24, rue de la Chancellerie - 78000 Versailles
Trombone masterclass with Lucas Ounissi for students of the Versailles Grand Parc Conservatoire, followed by a closing concert. Members of the public are welcome to come and listen to this moment of sharing.
Lucas Ounissi
Conservatoire à rayonnement régional de Versailles Grand Parc - Auditorium Claude Debussy, 24, rue de la Chancellerie - 78000 Versailles
Trombone masterclass with Lucas Ounissi, soloist with the Ensemble intercontemporain, for students of the Versailles Grand Parc Conservatory. Members of the public are welcome to come and listen to this moment of sharing.
The Grand Musical Waters 2026 LES GRANDES EAUX MUSICALES 2026
., 78000 Versailles
A stroll for families or friends through the gardens of the Palace of Versailles, discovering the fountains as they are turned on and moving to the baroque music that once brought them to life.
Masterclass with artist Anna Maria Tsakali Master class de l’artiste Anna Maria Tsakali
École des Beaux-arts de Versailles, 11, rue Saint-Simon - 78000 Versailles
Masterclass with artist Anna Maria Tsakali: an exploration of the transition between chaos, pictorial material and the emergence of the image, followed by a supervised hands-on session with the participants.
THE SQUIRE'S WAY, OPUS 2026 LA VOIE DE L'ECUYERE, OPUS 2026
Avenue Rockefeller, 78000 Versailles
The Versailles Equestrian Academy presents a show choreographed by Bartabas, in which the new class of female riders performs new choreographies and revisits the Academy's emblematic scenes. Recommended for ages 5 and up, not permitted for children under 3.
Julien Clerc - A Life Julien Clerc - Une vie
Versailles Palais des Congrès, 10 rue de la chancellerie 78000 versailles
Julien Clerc is going back on tour with his cult repertoire and more than 50 years of hits. A concert for all generations, ages 10 and up.
SALIERI: TARARE SALIERI : TARARE
PLACE D'ARMES, 78000 Versailles
The revival of the only opera by Beaumarchais, Tarare, first performed in 1787 with music by Antonio Salieri. A French operatic event conducted by Théotime Langlois de Swarte and staged by Jean-Romain Vesperini.
Shadows and Light Ombres et Lumières
Théâtre Montansier
Chamber music concert with the Piano Trio (David Grimal, Anne Gastinel, Philippe Cassard) performing Dvořák and Schubert, followed by a meeting with the artists.
The Doctor in Spite of Himself Le Médecin malgré lui
Théâtre Montansier
Performance of Molière's play "Le Médecin malgré lui" (The Doctor in Spite of Himself) in a production directed by Valérie Aubert, a popular farce carried by Sganarelle and his gallery of larger-than-life characters.
Baby Readers Bébés lecteurs
Bibliothèque de Porchefontaine, 86, rue Yves le Coz - 78000 Versailles
A friendly reading and sharing moment between book and early childhood professionals, babies and their families.
Visit to an architect's studio - Atelier d'Architecture Antoine de Gironde Visite d'un atelier d'architecte - Atelier d'Architecture Antoine de Gironde
Atelier d'architecture Antoine de Gironde, 10 rue de Fontenay 78000 Versailles
Visit to the Atelier d'Architecture Antoine de Gironde, housed in a restored 18th-century space in the heart of Versailles. A chance to discover the studio's approach to heritage restoration.
Site visit - La Maison du Modèle - 8 rue des Tournelles Visite de chantier - La Maison du Modèle - 8 rue des Tournelles
La Maison du Modèle, 8 rue des Tournelles 78000 Versailles
An 18th-century residence in the Saint-Louis district, linked to the history of the Saint-Louis church, whose facade has been fully restored in a protected area, with the Fondation du Patrimoine label.
Renovation Happy Hour "Breathing healthy air at home: the right habits and ventilation systems" Apéro-réno " Respirer un air sain chez soi : les bons gestes et les systèmes de ventilation"
Versailles Grand Parc, 6, avenue de Paris Versailles
A friendly, interactive renovation happy hour to understand how to properly renew the air in your home and discover ventilation systems suited to a successful energy renovation.
THE CHEVALIER DE SAINT-GEORGE LE CHEVALIER DE SAINT-GEORGE
PLACE D'ARMES, 78000 Versailles
A musical portrait of the Chevalier de Saint-George, an 18th-century mixed-race composer and violinist, performed by the Orchestre de l'Opéra Royal and soloists. For lovers of classical music and history.
Oboe masterclass with Christian Schmitt Master-classe de hautbois Christian Schmitt
Conservatoire à rayonnement régional de Versailles Grand Parc Auditorium Claude Debussy, 24, rue de la Chancellerie - 78000 Versailles
Oboe masterclass given by Christian Schmitt to the students of the Versailles Grand Parc Conservatory. Free listeners are welcome to come and enjoy this moment of sharing.
The Doctor in Spite of Himself Le Médecin malgré lui
Théâtre Montansier
Theatrical performance of Molière's "Le Médecin malgré lui" (The Doctor in Spite of Himself), directed by Valérie Aubert, with a cast of actors and drama students.
Workshop for families and children Atelier pour les familles et les enfants
ÉNSA Versailles, 5 avenue de Sceaux 78000 Versailles
Birdhouse-making workshop, run by the student association ADN+. Open to all, children must be accompanied by an adult.
Extraordinary Ordinary: Making Projects with What Exists Extraordinaires Ordinaires : faire projet avec l’existant
ÉNSA Versailles, 5 avenue de Sceaux 78000 Versailles
This exhibition presents three years of work by the master's project studio "Extraordinaires Ordinaires" (Extraordinary Ordinary) at ÉNSA Versailles, on existing rural heritage and its transformation in the face of the ecological transition.
National Architecture Days at the ÉNSA Versailles Journées Nationales de l'Architecture à l'ÉNSA Versailles
ENSA Versailles, école nationale d'architectures de Versailles, 5 Av. de Sceaux, 78000 Versailles
The ÉNSA Versailles opens its doors to showcase the school, its teaching, its spaces and the projects that explore contemporary architectural issues. Talks on architecture studies and careers are offered.
Elliptical Landscape - Exhibition by Claire Trotignon Paysage elliptique - Exposition de Claire Trotignon
ÉNSA Versailles, 5 avenue de Sceaux 78000 Versailles
Exhibition "Paysage elliptique" (Elliptical Landscape) by Claire Trotignon, between landscape, architecture and cartography: works where the real and the imaginary mingle, from recomposed fragments of engravings.
"Who is an architecture school for? What is it for?" "Une école d’architecture c’est pour qui ? c’est pour quoi ?"
ÉNSA Versailles, 5 avenue de Sceaux 78000 Versailles
Talks led by Vincent Chevalier, architect, teacher-researcher and graduate of ENSA Versailles, on architecture studies, the careers they lead to and the ways of practising and thinking about architecture today.
Behind the scenes of a renovation: tour of two refurbished spaces with the a-roh agency Dans les coulisses d’une réhabilitation : visite de deux espaces rénovés avec l’agence a-roh
ÉNSA Versailles, 5 avenue de Sceaux 78000 Versailles
Led by Agathe Sautet and Matthieu Friedli, architects at the a-roh agency, this tour introduces two refurbished spaces at ÉNSA Versailles: the amphitheatre and the university restaurant.
Arnaud Tsamère
Versailles Palais des Congrès, 10 rue de la chancellerie 78000 versailles
Arnaud Tsamère is back on stage with a 5th one-man show, more intense than ever, for audiences aged 12 and up.
Les Gloops in concert! Les Gloops en concert !
Royale Factory, 2, rue Jean Houdon - 78000 Versailles
Three singer-musician-noise-makers sweep children into a joyful, fanciful musical whirlwind, where nursery rhymes are reworked in country, reggae, funk and many other styles. Guaranteed participation, guaranteed madness!
The Singers' Menus-Plaisirs Les Menus-Plaisirs des Chantres
Hôtel des Menus-Plaisirs, 22, avenue de Paris - 78000 Versailles
Baroque singing students present the result of a three-day opera workshop on the theme of Fables, staged by actor Flannan Obé.
Tales on the Carpet – Autumn Contes sur le tapis – Automne
Foyer du Théâtre
Well-known and lesser-known tales told by Pétronille Bernard, for young audiences aged 3 and up, in the Théâtre's Foyer. Children sit on cushions, grown-ups on the benches.
Screening of Marcel Pagnol's La Prière aux Étoiles at UGC Roxane Diffusion de La Prière aux Étoiles de Marcel Pagnol à l’UGC Roxane
UGC Roxane, 6 Rue Saint-Simon 78000 VERSAILLES
Unprecedented screening of Marcel Pagnol's film La Prière aux Étoiles (The Prayer to the Stars), in the presence of the actors from the play and the doctoral student who found the reels.
The Prayer to the Stars La Prière aux Étoiles
Théâtre Montansier
Theatrical performance of Marcel Pagnol's "La Prière aux Étoiles" (The Prayer to the Stars), adapted and directed by Eugénie Pouillot and Ulysse Robin, by the Compagnie Fovéa. A Pagnol text never before performed on stage, for an adult audience.
The Prayer to the Stars La Prière aux Étoiles
Théâtre Montansier
Theatrical performance of Marcel Pagnol's "La Prière aux Étoiles" (The Prayer to the Stars), adapted and directed by Eugénie Pouillot and Ulysse Robin, by the Compagnie Fovéa. A Pagnol text never performed in the theatre until now.
Musical Thursday: A Bouquet of Myrrh Jeudi musical : Un bouquet de myrrhe
Chapelle royale, Place d'Armes, Versailles
The Centre de musique baroque de Versailles invites the public to a recital by the Pages and Chantres of the CMBV in the Chapelle royale, featuring works from the French Baroque repertoire and rare or previously unperformed pieces.
Gospel Evening La Soirée du Gospel
Cathédrale Saint-Louis, 4, place Saint-Louis - 78000 Versailles
Experience Gospel Evening, a concert of traditional American gospel from New Orleans, with Nicole Slack Jones & The Soul Sisters.
The Story of Alice in Wonderland L’Histoire d’Alice au Pays des Merveilles
Théâtre Montansier
A musical theatre show based on Lewis Carroll's tale, in which Alice, after a fall, discovers a talking rabbit and some zany encounters. For young audiences, ages 5 and up.
Concert: Lalande – Charpentier: Te Deum Concert : Lalande – Charpentier : Te Deum
Chapelle royale, Place d'armes, Versailles
A concert of French Baroque music from the Grand Siècle: Gaétan Jarry conducts the Pages and Chantres of the Centre de musique baroque de Versailles, the Choir and Orchestra of the Opéra Royal, performing the Te Deum settings of Lalande and Charpentier.
Calogero
Versailles Palais des Congrès, 10 rue de la chancellerie 78000 versailles
Calogero returns to theatres for a landmark tour of more than 150 dates, with a selection of pieces from his repertoire presented in previously unreleased versions.
The Story of Alice in Wonderland L’Histoire d’Alice au Pays des Merveilles
Théâtre Montansier
A musical theatre show based on the tale by Lewis Carroll, written and directed by Mélanie Samie, with a snack with the performers after the show. For young audiences aged 5 and up.
Campra: Requiem CAMPRA : REQUIEM
PLACE D'ARMES, 78000 Versailles
A concert of André Campra's Requiem, performed by Ensemble Correspondances under the direction of Sébastien Daucé, in a luminous and comforting spirit.
Baby Baroque: music workshop for little ones Bébé baroque : atelier musical pour les tout-petits
Hôtel des Menus-Plaisirs, 22 avenue de Paris 78000 Versailles
One Wednesday a month, 45-minute music workshops for little ones (0-3 years) and their parents: a gentle discovery of the Baroque repertoire, nursery rhymes, the voice and instruments.
Allegri: Miserere ALLEGRI : MISERERE
PLACE D'ARMES, 78000 Versailles
A concert centred on Allegri's Miserere and works by Monteverdi, Marazzoli and Rossi, tracing the musical transformations of Baroque Italy, between the secular and the sacred.
Musical Thursday: Little Motets by Henry Du Mont Jeudi musical : Petits motets d’Henry Du Mont
Hôtel des Menus-Plaisirs, 22, avenue de Paris - 78000 Versailles
The Pages and Chanters of the Versailles Baroque Music Centre give a public performance of little motets by Henry Du Mont, as part of the Musical Thursdays season. An event for lovers of French baroque music.
I Am Not Johnny Je ne suis pas Johnny
Théâtre Montansier
A one-man show written by and starring Guillaume Marquet, centred on the figure of the idol, through the wait for and then the cancellation of Johnny's concert on 4 September 1998. A questioning of our own idols, neither a biopic nor a tribute.
STEPHAN EICHER
10 RUE DE LA CHANCELLERIE, 78000 Versailles
Stephan Eicher performs songs from his album Poussière d'Or (Gold Dust) on stage, written with Philippe Djian and Martin Suter. A concert for adults and families who love chanson.
It's Decided, I'm Becoming a Bitch C'est décidé je deviens une Connasse
Versailles Palais des Congrès, 10 rue de la chancellerie 78000 versailles
Dolores, a young, uptight and shy woman, decides to become a bitch. With Alex's help, she learns tricks and biting comebacks to turn romantic encounters into a delight.
Stupeur and Trembling Stupeurs et tremblements
Théâtre Montansier
Concert by the Hanson Quartet devoted to Mozart's "Les Dissonances" quartets and Schubert's "La Jeune fille et la mort" (Death and the Maiden), followed by a meeting with the artists in the Foyer.
The Combat of Tancredi and Clorinda IL COMBATTIMENTO DI TANCREDI E CLORINDA
PLACE D'ARMES, 78000 Versailles
William Christie and Paul Agnew conduct the ensemble Les Arts Florissants in a Monteverdi programme, bringing together madrigals and The Combat of Tancredi and Clorinda (Il combattimento di Tancredi e Clorinda), at the origins of opera.
Buxtehude: Membra Jesu Nostri BUXTEHUDE : MEMBRA JESU NOSTRI
PLACE D'ARMES, 78000 Versailles
Concert of Buxtehude's Membra Jesu Nostri (The Limbs of Our Jesus), performed by the Pygmalion choir and orchestra under the direction of Raphaël Pichon.
What Is Time? Qu’est-ce que le temps ?
Théâtre Montansier
A one-man theatre show devoted to Book XI of Saint Augustine's Confessions, with Stanislas Roquette, directed by Denis Guénoun.
Tales on the Carpet – Christmas Contes sur le tapis – Noël
Foyer du Théâtre
Well-known and lesser-known tales told by actors, for young audiences aged 3 and up. Children sit on cushions, older ones on benches.
Musical Thursday: Canticle of Moses and Litanies Jeudi musical : Cantique de Moïse et Litanies
Chapelle royale, Place d'Armes, Versailles
The Centre de musique baroque de Versailles invites the public to a Musical Thursday, the weekly audition of the Choir of the Pages and the Chanters of the CMBV in the Chapelle royale, featuring the Canticle of Moses and the Litanies.
Fauré: Requiem FAURÉ : REQUIEM
PLACE D'ARMES, 78000 Versailles
Fauré's Requiem performed by the Choir and Orchestra of the Opéra Royal, conducted by Victor Jacob, with Isaure Brunner and Alexandre Adra, members of the Académie de l'Opéra Royal.
The Magic Flute La Flûte Enchantée
Théâtre Montansier
Performance of Mozart's opera The Magic Flute, in German with French surtitles, in a production by Opera 2001 inspired by Stargate.
COEUR DE PIRATE
10 RUE DE LA CHANCELLERIE, 78000 Versailles
Coeur de Pirate in concert at the Palais des Congrès de Versailles.
CŒUR DE PIRATE
Versailles Palais des Congrès, 10 rue de la chancellerie 78000 versailles
Béatrice Martin, aka Cœur de pirate, has been singing intimate, refined French-language pop for over 15 years, blending subtle piano with disco flights. A concert for fans of French-language song.