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Formal Inauguration Gala

When
5 January 1875
Where
Palais Garnier
Part of
Palais Garnier inaugurated as home of the Paris Opera

A lavish gala performance marked the formal opening of the Palais Garnier on 5 January 1875, attended by international dignitaries.

The theatre was formally inaugurated on 5 January 1875 with a lavish gala performance. Key attendees included Marshal MacMahon, the Lord Mayor of London, and King Alfonso XII of Spain, highlighting the event's significance.

Sources

  1. Palais Garnier Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-30

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