Person

Charles Garnier

Events
1
Episodes
2
Years
1874–1875

Every event in Historedia whose sources name Charles Garnier, with the role they cite and all of that event’s episodes. This is not a biography, and mentions are grouped by name, so two people with the same name can share this page.

Events and episodes

  1. Palais Garnier inaugurated as home of the Paris Opera

    1874–1875

    Role: Architect

    1. 17 October – 18 December 1874 · Palais GarnierPre-inauguration Tests

      Acoustical tests and ballet performances occurred in late 1874 to prepare the new auditorium for its official opening.

    2. 5 January 1875 · Palais GarnierFormal Inauguration Gala

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

Sources

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