With Dido and Aeneas, Purcell tells of the love and loss of two legendary lovers. Aeneas, fleeing Troy, reaches Carthage, where he falls in love with Queen Dido. But witches and spirits put an end to their brief romance, prompting Aeneas to set sail again to found Rome. Abandoned, Dido dies of grief in an unforgettable lament. The majestic Sonya Yoncheva plays this emblematic role of seduction and spite, in Cécile Roussat and Julien Lubek’s dizzying, fantastical staging that features mime, dance and acrobatics amid magical set design. Brilliant young soloists from the Academy of the Opéra Royal dive joyfully into this marvellous performance !

Royal Opera Production / Château de Versailles Spectacles.
Reconstruction of the show created at the Opéra de Rouen Normandie in 2014.

New Royal Opera Production.

Opera in three acts with libretto by Nahum Tate, first performed in London in 1689.

Show in English with French and English surtitles.

PRESTIGE VIP CATEGORY : Best seats in house with complimentary glass of champagne and programme.

PRESTIGE CATEGORY : Excellent seats with complimentary glass of champagne and programme.

REDUCED RATE applicable to under 26s, Chateau de Versailles Spectacles card holders and groups of more than 10 people (excluding special company offer).

GROUP RATES for more information, please refer to our page dedicated to works councils and groups.

To ensure the best welcome possible, people with limited mobility are advised to book their seats by telephone at +33 (0)1 30 83 78 89.

In case of any technical problem, the box office service remains available to complete your order by phone at +33 (0)1 30 83 78 89 (Monday-Friday from 11am to 6pm) or in our box office-shop (3 bis rue des Réservoirs, 78000 Versailles ; Monday-Friday from 11am to 6pm, and on Saturdays with concerts or shows except during the Musical Fountains Shows, from 2pm to 5pm).