8 Best Performing Arts Venues in Alsace-Lorraine, France

Spanish architect Ricardo Bofill converted this 19th-century military stronghold into an auditorium reputed for its exquisite acoustics. Home to the Orchestre National de Metz Grand Est, its eclectic repertoire spans classical, choral, jazz, and dance.

Created in 1978 to assume the mission of a national ballet, this troupe stages performances in the Opéra de Nancy on Place Stanislas.

This annual classical music festival is held for 12 days in early July at three different venues in town: the Théâtre Municipal, Eglise Saint Matthieu, and Koïfhus. Tickets can be purchased at the tourist office or from the website; prices vary from €25 to €98.

In September and October, international orchestras play works by celebrated composers like Steve Reich and Pierre Boulez.

Strasbourg hosts its international jazz festival each November at venues both in and around the city.

Known for its contemporary creations, this opera company also stages modern takes on much-loved classics and classical music concerts.

Strasbourg's colonnaded, Neoclassical opera house is the main seat of the Opéra National du Rhin, offering a sizable and eclectic repertoire of opera and ballet classics and new works. Due to renovation work from 2026 to 2029, performances are being relocated to the Palais des Fêtes, a 10-minute walk north at 4 rue de Phalsbourg.

Classical concerts by the Orchestre Philharmonique are staged at the Palais de la Musique et des Congrès (PMC) and the Cité de la Musique et de la Danse.