Caen Theatre 2026: shows not to be missed
The Théâtre de Caen unveils an eclectic and daring program for 2026, featuring operas, plays, and concerts.
Discover a preview of the shows not to be missed during your visit to Normandy.
The Man Who Loved Dogs
📅 January 28 and 29, 2026
This adaptation of Leonardo Padura's novel, co-written by Fernando Fiszbein and Agnès Jaoui, is an original production by the Théâtre de Caen.
It highlights the destinies of two men: Trotsky and Ramon Mercader, and their meeting in Mexico City in 1940.
La Bohème
📅 February 8-12, 2026
Giacomo Puccini's famous opera is performed by the chorus and orchestra of the Opéra National de Nancy Lorraine and the Dijon Choir.
Actor and director David Geselson presents a refined and poetic production, without fundamentally breaking with tradition, that continues to move audiences.
The Miser
📅 March 3-5, 2026
A penniless young woman, Fiammetta, transforms herself into Fichetto, an imaginary twin, to trick her miserly neighbor Pancrazio and steal his gold.
This short Italian musical play is inspired by Molière's famous play, The Miser.
Its originality lies in its staging, filmed entirely from a female perspective, with the action condensed into three interludes.
The Baroque Carnival
📅 March 7-9, 2026
Le Poème Harmonique takes you to Venice for a day of festivities during the famous carnival.
On stage, acrobats, singers, jugglers, and musicians perform a series of scenes that are as whimsical as they are poetic.
The Baroque Carnival is a huge success and regularly sells out.
Ivanov
📅 March 18-20, 2026
The play, written in 1887 by Anton Chekhov, tells the strange story of Ivanov, a distraught and penniless man who sinks deeper into misfortune.
This new version features the charismatic Nicolas Bouchaud in the role of Ivanov.
Romeo and Juliet
📅 April 28-30, 2026
Guillaume Séverac-Schmitz reinterprets Shakespeare's transgressive play to highlight the impatience of youth and its capacity to believe in its wildest dreams.
In this new version, the director combines video, song, dance, and music, and casts a woman in the role of Romeo.
Beethoven/Brahms
📅 May 6, 2026 at 8:00 PM
The Orchestre National de France, conducted by Cristian Macelaru, performs Beethoven's Violin Concerto and Brahms's First Symphony. An event not to be missed.
To fully enjoy your cultural getaway, stay at the Best Western Royal Hotel, located less than a 5-minute walk from the Théâtre de Caen.
Enjoy the comfort and modern amenities of our 47 double, triple, and family rooms.
You'll also have the opportunity to enjoy a delicious breakfast buffet with something for everyone.
Book your tickets now so you don't miss out on this exceptional program!
Discover a preview of the shows not to be missed during your visit to Normandy.
The must-see shows of 2026
Operas
The Man Who Loved Dogs
📅 January 28 and 29, 2026
This adaptation of Leonardo Padura's novel, co-written by Fernando Fiszbein and Agnès Jaoui, is an original production by the Théâtre de Caen.
It highlights the destinies of two men: Trotsky and Ramon Mercader, and their meeting in Mexico City in 1940.
La Bohème
📅 February 8-12, 2026
Giacomo Puccini's famous opera is performed by the chorus and orchestra of the Opéra National de Nancy Lorraine and the Dijon Choir.
Actor and director David Geselson presents a refined and poetic production, without fundamentally breaking with tradition, that continues to move audiences.
The Theatre
The Miser
📅 March 3-5, 2026
A penniless young woman, Fiammetta, transforms herself into Fichetto, an imaginary twin, to trick her miserly neighbor Pancrazio and steal his gold.
This short Italian musical play is inspired by Molière's famous play, The Miser.
Its originality lies in its staging, filmed entirely from a female perspective, with the action condensed into three interludes.
The Baroque Carnival
📅 March 7-9, 2026
Le Poème Harmonique takes you to Venice for a day of festivities during the famous carnival.
On stage, acrobats, singers, jugglers, and musicians perform a series of scenes that are as whimsical as they are poetic.
The Baroque Carnival is a huge success and regularly sells out.
Ivanov
📅 March 18-20, 2026
The play, written in 1887 by Anton Chekhov, tells the strange story of Ivanov, a distraught and penniless man who sinks deeper into misfortune.
This new version features the charismatic Nicolas Bouchaud in the role of Ivanov.
Romeo and Juliet
📅 April 28-30, 2026
Guillaume Séverac-Schmitz reinterprets Shakespeare's transgressive play to highlight the impatience of youth and its capacity to believe in its wildest dreams.
In this new version, the director combines video, song, dance, and music, and casts a woman in the role of Romeo.
Concerts
Beethoven/Brahms
📅 May 6, 2026 at 8:00 PM
The Orchestre National de France, conducted by Cristian Macelaru, performs Beethoven's Violin Concerto and Brahms's First Symphony. An event not to be missed.
Make the most of your stay in Caen and book at the Best Western Royal Hotel
To fully enjoy your cultural getaway, stay at the Best Western Royal Hotel, located less than a 5-minute walk from the Théâtre de Caen.
Enjoy the comfort and modern amenities of our 47 double, triple, and family rooms.
You'll also have the opportunity to enjoy a delicious breakfast buffet with something for everyone.
Book your tickets now so you don't miss out on this exceptional program!
