Les Nuits Etoilées Festival at the Ritz Paris
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On June 13ᵗʰ, 14ᵗʰ, and 15ᵗʰ, 2026, the first edition of the Nuits Etoilées (Starry Nights) Festival at the Ritz Paris will be held in the Grand Jardin of the legendary hotel. Conceived by artistic director Frédéric Fontan, this original and ambitious festival will bring together opera, dance and orchestral music within an immersive open-air setting. The guest of honor for this first edition will be Roxane Stojanov, Etoile at the Opéra national de Paris.
Three evenings, three worlds, and three distinct programs will define this exceptional festival. The event is perfectly in tune with the spirit of the Ritz Paris, a great friend to artists from the start. This exclusive occasion presents an inspirational dialogue among the arts, a harmonious celebration of movement and voice, and a tribute to history with a wholly modern sensibility. Take your seat among our guests for an experience of exceptional elegance!

The Grand Jardin as a backdrop
Paths lined with shaped linden trees and boxwood, white magnolias and jasmine, and romantic alcoves. A haven of peace and greenery, our French-style Grand Jardin will make an enchanting backdrop to these three exceptional evenings, transforming itself into a host for live performances.

Meet the artists
Each evening, you will be welcomed with a glass of champagne and petits fours, and will leave with a special Ritz Paris gift. Eight ticket categories are available, ranging from € 150 to € 550. The prestigious GOLD and SILVER categories offer a unique opportunity to chat with the artistic director and selected artists in the backstage lounge.
A 3-Day Pass is also available, offering access to all three nights of the festival with a single booking at a special rate.
Discover the Festival Program
Saturday, June 13ᵗʰ, 2026: La Nuit de Diamant
Diamond Night celebrates the brillance of Place Vendôme and the excellence of its great High Jewelry houses.
From the Renaissance pas de deux, set to a piece by Mendelssohn, to the Air des Bijoux from Gounod’s Faust - not to mention Offenbach’s celebrate Barcarolle, a not-to-be-missed showpiece - the evening will sparkle with a thousand lights.
The program notably features the mezzo-soprano Axelle Saint-Cirel, who became known to an international audience for her majestic rendition of La Marseillaise at the opening of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, and Claire de Monteil, the soprano acclaimed for her début in Médée at La Scala in Milan in 2024.
Another highlight of the evening will be the world premiere of a solo created for Etoile Roxane Stojanov by the creative duo of choreographer Florent Melac and director Frédéric Fontan, set to a work by Chopin - a composer intimately linked to the history of the Place Vendôme.
- Doors open at 08:15pm
- Show begins at 09:00pm in the Grand Jardin
- Artistic direction: Frédéric Fontan
- Musical director: Aymeric Gracia
- Lyrical artists: Claire de Monteil, Axelle Saint-Cirel
- Dancers: Roxane Stojanov, Florent Melac
- Ensemble: Georges Barré, Angélique Debay, Hugues Girard, Michaël Riedler
- Pianist: Julie Alcaraz
- Flutist: Julie Huguet
- Program duration: Approximately 1 hour 20 minutes

Sunday, June 14ᵗʰ, 2026: La Nuit des Romantiques
From La Bohème to La Traviata, Carmen, Romeo and Juliette - performed by Tamara Bounazou, winner of the Révélation category at the 2026 Victoires de la Musique Classique awards, and tenor Quentin Desgeorges - and Swan Lake with the internationally renowned Etoile Maia Makhateli, the evening will explore the nuances of love: ardent passion, abandon, tragedy and exaltation.
An homage will be made to Marcel Proust through the pas de deux Le Combat des Anges, from the ballet Proust by Roland Petit. This piece will be performed by Andrea Sarri and Mickaël Lafon of the Opéra national de Paris.
In addition, it will welcome the Paris premiere of an adagio from Swan Lake, choreographed by Jean-Sébastien Colau, Ballet Director at the Teatro Massimo in Palermo, in homage to Visconti’s masterpiece The Leopard and featuring Etoile Maia Makhateli and Andrea Sarri.
- Doors open at 08:15pm
- Show begins at 09:00pm in the Grand Jardin
- Artistic direction: Frédéric Fontan
- Musical director: Aymeric Gracia
- Lyrical artists: Tamara Bounazou, Quentin Desgeorges
- Dancers: Maia Makhateli, Andrea Sarri, Mickaël Lafon
- Ensemble: Georges Barré, Angélique Debay, Hugues Girard, Michaël Riedler
- Pianist: Julie Alcaraz
- Program duration: Approximately 1 hour 20 minutes

Monday, June 15ᵗʰ, 2026: La Nuit Clair de Lune
This closing evening, framed as a kind of dream-filled wakefulness, will be enhanced by the exceptional presence of Brazilian soprano Bruno de Sá, who will transport the audience through virtuosic arias and an original interpretation of Le Carnaval des Animaux by Camille Saint-Saëns.
Two emblematic Etoiles of the Ballet at the Opéra national de Paris, Alice Renavand and Mathieu Ganio, will perform solos by moonlight, as well as the celebrated pas de deux from Angelin Preljocaj’s Le Parc.
The ultimate Etoile and legendary figure of her generation, Agnès Letestu, will honor guests with a solo specially adapted from the work of the choreographer Jean-Claude Gallotta.
As a finale will be presented the world premiere of a solo created for Etoile Alice Renavand by the choreographic duo Loup Marcault-Derouard and Frédéric Fontan, set to a reinterpretation of The Swan by Camille Saint-Saëns.
- Doors open at 08:15pm
- Show begins at 09:00pm in the Grand Jardin
- Artistic direction: Frédéric Fontan
- Musical director: Aymeric Gracia
- Lyrical artist: Bruno de Sá
- Dancers: Alice Renavand, Mathieu Ganio, Agnès Letestu
- Ensemble: Georges Barré, Angélique Debay, Hugues Girard, Michaël Riedler
- Pianist: Marcos Vinicius Vieira
- Program duration: Approximately 1 hour 20 minutes

Photo credit of the Ritz Paris : © François Goizé
Photos credit with the artists : © Julien Benhamou x Studio Fontan
- Please note that cocktail attire is required for all guests.
- Last entry to the festival is at 08:45pm.
- Access requirements: If you have limited mobility or special access needs, please contact us.
PREAMBLE : These general terms and conditions of sale (the “GTC”) apply to any customer who agrees to purchase an e‑ticket, either for themselves or for the benefit of an e‑ticket holder, who shall also be bound by these GTC, via the Weezevent platform accessible at [https://my.weezevent.com/les-nuits-etoilées-le-festival-du-ritz-paris] (the “Website”), for the Event from 13 to 15 June 2026, at the Grand Jardin of the Ritz Paris Hotel, located at15 place Vendôme, 75001 Paris, France (the “Ritz Paris”) from 8:15 pm to 11:00 pm (the “Event”).
1. VERIFICATION, CONDITIONS OF USE AND VALIDITY OF THE E‑TICKET:
For the purposes hereof, the “Client” refers to the individual whose name appears on the e‑ticket. Access to the Event is subject to prior verification of the validity of the e‑ticket and the presentation of a valid official photo ID, as required by the Ritz Paris. The Client must keep the e‑ticket for the entire duration of their presence at the Event venue. Any exit from the Ritz Paris Hotel shall be final and will not allow re‑admission. The e‑ticket is valid solely for the venue, date and time specified for the Event. Access after the start of the Event is not guaranteed. The e‑ticket must be presented either printed or on a mobile device, in a perfectly legible condition. Any damaged or illegible e‑ticket may be refused by the Ritz Paris. Each e‑ticket contains a barcode granting access to the Event to one single person only, expressly identified on the e‑ticket. The Client is hereby informed that cocktail attire is required to access the Event.
2. LIABILITY:
The Client remains solely responsible for the use of the e‑ticket. In the event of loss, theft, duplication or fraudulent use of a valid e‑ticket, only the first person presenting the e‑ticket at the entrance of the Event shall be granted access. Due to sanitary and security constraints, the e‑ticket is strictly personal and non‑transferable. The Ritz Paris shall not be liable for any ordering, processing or printing anomalies not attributable to it, nor for any loss, theft or unlawful use of the e‑ticket or of the mobile device on which it is stored, or for any mobile network unavailability on the day of the Event.
3. FRAUD:
It is strictly prohibited to reproduce, copy, duplicate or counterfeit the e‑ticket in any manner whatsoever, as well as to place an order using an unlawful means of payment. Any breach may result in the cancellation of the relevant e‑ticket without refund and may give rise to criminal proceedings.
4. NO RIGHT OF WITHDRAWAL – CANCELLATION BY THE RITZ PARIS – FORCE MAJEURE – REFUND:
Pursuant to Article L.221‑28 (12) of the French Consumer Code, the purchase of an e‑ticket for a leisure service provided on a specific date does not give rise to a right of withdrawal. All orders are therefore final and binding. The e‑ticket is strictly personal, nominative, non‑transferable and non‑refundable, including in the event of loss, theft or non‑use, except in the following cases: (i) cancellation of the Event by the Ritz Paris without rescheduling; or (ii) adverse weather conditions or any event of force majeure preventing the holding of the Event (Article 1218 of the French Civil Code). Any refund shall be made to the initial purchaser only, by re‑crediting the bank card used for the purchase, excluding any ancillary fees. Practical arrangements shall be specified by email. No additional compensation or indemnity may be claimed.
5. SPECIFIC CONDITIONS:
The Event is organised under the sole responsibility of the Ritz Paris. The purchase of an e‑ticket implies, where applicable, acceptance of the General Terms and Conditions of Sale of Ritz Paris. While on the premises of the Ritz Paris Hotel, the Client undertakes to comply with all conduct and safety rules set by the Ritz Paris, failing which their liability may be incurred. In the event of non‑compliance with such rules or with these GTC, the e‑ticket may be deemed invalid, without entitlement to any refund.
6. ACCESSIBILITY AND ADMISSION:
The Ritz Paris implements the necessary measures to enable access to the Event for persons with disabilities, in accordance with applicable regulations. Persons with reduced mobility (PRM) and their companions are invited to notify their specific needs at the time of ticket purchase or, at the latest, 48 hours prior to the Event. Access to areas reserved for PRM is subject to the presentation of appropriate supporting documentation. For safety or capacity reasons, the number of PRM and companion tickets may be limited and allocated subject to availability. Where access cannot be provided due to venue constraints, the Ritz Paris shall offer, as appropriate, suitable alternative seating or a refund of the ticket without charge. The Ritz Paris shall not be held liable where access cannot be ensured due to circumstances beyond its control.
7. PERSONAL DATA PROTECTION:
In the context of the purchase and use of the e‑ticket and participation in the Event, the Ritz Paris, acting as data controller, collects and processes the Client’s personal data in accordance with the GDPR and applicable legislation. The data processed (including surname, first name, email address, payment details and, where applicable, data required for access control and security purposes, including information appearing on an identity document) are used for ticketing management, access control and security, handling requests or disputes, and compliance with legal obligations. Such data are retained only for the period strictly necessary for these purposes and are accessible solely to authorised internal departments of the Ritz Paris and its duly authorised service providers acting as data processors (notably Weezevent). The Client has the right to access, rectify, erase, restrict, object to and port their personal data, as well as the right to define post‑mortem instructions, which may be exercised by contacting the Data Protection Officer at [email protected] or by post at: Ritz Paris – DPO, 15 place Vendôme, 75001 Paris. The Client may also lodge a complaint with the CNIL (www.cnil.fr). Further information is available in the Ritz Paris Privacy Policy.
8. GOVERNING LAW AND MEDIATION:
These GTC are governed by French law. Any dispute relating to the purchase or use of the e‑ticket must be submitted in writing to the Ritz Paris by registered letter with acknowledgement of receipt, sent to: Ritz Paris, 15 place Vendôme, 75001 Paris. Pursuant to Article L.612‑2 of the French Consumer Code, where a dispute has not been resolved amicably, the consumer client may have recourse free of charge to the mediation service of AME CONSO within one (1) year of their written complaint, via www.mediationconso-ame.com or by post to: AME CONSO, 197 Boulevard Saint‑Germain, 75007 Paris. The consumer may also use the European Online Dispute Resolution (ODR) platform available at https://consumer-redress.ec.europa.eu. In accordance with Article L.223‑1 of the French Consumer Code, consumers may register free of charge on the Bloctel telephone marketing opt‑out list (www.bloctel.gouv.fr ). Failing amicable resolution, the French courts shall have exclusive jurisdiction. For your convenience, we have translated the GTC into English. However, in the event of a dispute, the French text alone shall prevail.

