There are concerts (almost) every day at the Philharmonie de Paris, the new world-class Philharmonic hall known for its exceptional acoustics. For instance, there will be two concerts with Ian Bostridge on October 10 and 11.

Theatre des Champs Elysées is known for its dance, recitals, opera (staged and concert versions) and visiting orchestras. Some highlights include Rigoletto with Simon Keenlyside on October 3 and the Vienna Philharmonic on October 9.

Also consider concerts at Maison de Radio France and its resident Orchestre National de France.

Opera fans can look forward to several outstanding operas at Opera National de Paris including

• Les Hugenots (Lisette Oropesa, Ermonela Jaho, Karine Dehayes)
• Berenice (world premiere; Bo Skovhus, Barbara Hannigan)
• Tristan und Isolde (Andreas Schager, René Pape, Martina Serafin, Matthias Goerne, Ekaterina Gubanova)
• La Traviata (Aleksandra Kurzak, Jean-François Borras)