On the Place de la Comédie, the Opéra de Lyon is an opulent 19th-century opera house with a majestic dome. The original theater was renovated by Jean Nouvel, who tripled the size of the building using modern architectural techniques.
The Opéra de Lyon presents a wide variety of opera, as well as dance performances and classical music concerts.
The Théâtre des Celestins (4 Rue Charles Dullin) is an impressive Neoclassical theater built on the vestiges of a Celestine monastery.
The ornate Italian-style auditorium has a sensational ceiling painting, gilded balconies, and plush velvet seats. The theater offers dramatic performances (in French), ranging from classical repertory to contemporary plays
