A Ring in Versailles, the dream of Ludwig II of Bavaria

After the success of Das Rheingoldin May 2023, Die Walküre in March 2024, and Siegfried in May 2025, comes the final part of the Ring Cycle.

For any opera house, Wagner’s Ring – Der Ring des Nibelungen – is one of the pinnacles of lyrical art. Composed between 1853 and 1874, this mythical cycle is conceived as a “scenic festival”  consisting of a prologue: Das Rheingold, and three days: Die Walküre, Siegfried, and Götterdämmerung. This legendary tetralogy was premièred in its entirety for the opening of the Bayreuth Festspielhaus in 1876.

The passionate devotion of King Ludwig II of Bavaria for Versailles and for Wagner creates a unique connection between this Ring and the world’s most beautiful Palace.

To celebrate the 150th anniversary of the Ring (1876–2026), the Royal Opera of the Palace de Versailles has invited the Saarland State Theatre – which has staged each of the four operas over the past three seasons – to perform them in concert at Versailles.

For every German opera house, regularly performing the Ring Cycle is a tradition. The singers of the permanent company, for whom this is a staple of the repertoire, are joined here by Wagnerian soloists who perform the major roles in all the German-language operas. The project presented at Versailles by the Saarbrücken Opera is thus deeply rooted in 150 years of performance tradition.

Opera in three acts with a libretto by Richard Wagner, premiered at the Bayreuth Festspielhaus in 1876.

Concert in German, with surtitles in French and English.

RING CATEGORY : The finest seats in the house, a complimentary programme, an invitation to a cocktail reception with free-flowing champagne (opening 45 minutes before the show and during the intermission, where applicable).

PRESTIGE VIP CATEGORY : The finest seats in house, you will receive a complimentary programme and a glass of champagne.

PRESTIGE CATEGORY : Excellent seats, you will receive a complimentary programme and a glass of champagne.

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.

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).

To ensure the best welcome possible, people with limited mobility are advised to book their seats by telephone.