Opéra Royal - Haendel : Feux d'artifice royaux
CulturalThursday 21 May 2026
20:00 to 21:30
Location : Opéra Royal
Presentation
The famous Music for the Royal Fireworks was composed in 1749 by Georg Friedrich Handel for the festivities in honor of the Treaty of Aix-la-Chapelle.
On this occasion, King George II asked Handel to compose festive music to accompany a grand fireworks display on the Thames. Handel was then a living legend in England, and the sumptuous music he composed made a huge impression on the audience. Expectations were high, and 12,000 people crowded into the rehearsal, causing numerous incidents. The official performance on April 27, 1749, created a new musical order: around eighty instrumentalists came together to perform Handel's masterpiece in an “open-air” version: wind and percussion instruments were featured, but no string instruments, thus creating enough sound power to rival the explosions!
General information
- Cultural and artistic :
- Concert
- Opera
- Shows
- Music :
- Classical music
Contact
Château de Versailles Spectacles
Phone : +33 1 30 83 78 89
Location
Opéra Royal
Place d'Armes
78000
Versailles
- Spoken language(s) :
Prices
| Prices | Min | Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21/05/2026 - 21/05/2026 | |||
| Full price | 45.00€ | 0.00€ |  Catégorie 1
86? à 101?
Catégorie 2
65? à 77?
Catégorie 3
45? à 53?
Prestige
125? à 143?
Prestige VIP
166? |
VIP PRESTIGE CATEGORY: The best seats in the house, complimentary program, and a glass of champagne.
PRESTIGE CATEGORY: Very good seats, complimentary program, and a glass of champagne.
REDUCED RATE: available for those under 26, holders of the Château de Versailles Spectacles card, and groups of more than 10 people (excluding corporate packages).
GROUP RATE: for more information, please visit our page dedicated to works councils and groups.
The ticketing team is available by phone at +33 (0)1 30 83 78 89 (Monday to Friday from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.) or on site at our ticket office/shop (3 bis rue des Réservoirs, 78000 Versailles; Monday to Friday from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., and on Saturdays when there are shows (excluding Grandes Eaux Musicales) from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m.).
To ensure the best possible service, we advise people with reduced mobility to reserve their seats by phone.
PRESTIGE CATEGORY: Very good seats, complimentary program, and a glass of champagne.
REDUCED RATE: available for those under 26, holders of the Château de Versailles Spectacles card, and groups of more than 10 people (excluding corporate packages).
GROUP RATE: for more information, please visit our page dedicated to works councils and groups.
The ticketing team is available by phone at +33 (0)1 30 83 78 89 (Monday to Friday from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.) or on site at our ticket office/shop (3 bis rue des Réservoirs, 78000 Versailles; Monday to Friday from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., and on Saturdays when there are shows (excluding Grandes Eaux Musicales) from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m.).
To ensure the best possible service, we advise people with reduced mobility to reserve their seats by phone.
Destination
Place d'Armes
78000
Versailles
GPS coordinates
Latitude : 48.805956
Longitude : 2.122614
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