After 2 years work, which were stated on March the 5th 1860 following the architec's plan Leon Feuchère, the Opera House was inaugurated on october 1st, 1862, thirteen years before the Opera Garnier. Listed monument.
Its decoration is the work of Toulon artists: the statues on the south façade are by Joseph Daumas, those on the north façade by Marius Montagne. The red and gold interior, richly decorated with paintings, stuccos and bronzes, is in the purest Napoleon III style.
With a capacity of 1,300, the Opéra de Toulon is one of the largest opera houses in the French provinces and is renowned for the quality of its acoustics.
The Toulon Opera has been managed by the Toulon Provence Méditerranée agglomeration since 2003. With a diversified program, upgraded and refurbished, the Opéra has now regained its place among Europe's great operatic institutions.
The Toulon Opera opens its doors to visitors during the European Heritage Days.
With a capacity of 1,300, the Opéra de Toulon is one of the largest opera houses in the French provinces and is renowned for the quality of its acoustics.
The Toulon Opera has been managed by the Toulon Provence Méditerranée agglomeration since 2003. With a diversified program, upgraded and refurbished, the Opéra has now regained its place among Europe's great operatic institutions.
The Toulon Opera opens its doors to visitors during the European Heritage Days.
Openings
Openings
All year 2025 - Closed on saturday, on sunday
The opera house is currently undergoing renovation and offers only "Hors les murs" programming.
The architecture of the facade remains visible from the outside.
The architecture of the facade remains visible from the outside.
Location
Location
Contact TPM Opera
- www.operadetoulon.fr
- www.provencemed.com
Spoken languages
Spoken languages
