Colón Theatre presents Manon from 5 to 15 November
Published on 11/07/2026 at 17:36 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWSManon programme and setting
- The Ballet Estable presents Manon at the Colón Theatre from 5 to 15 November 2026.
- Dorothée Gilbert and Hugo Marchand appear in the 7 November performance.
- The opera house opened in 1908 after work by Francesco Tamburini, Victor Meano and Jules Dormal.
- The building became a National Historic Monument of Argentina in 1989.
Manon at the Colón Theatre (Teatro Colón) in Buenos Aires runs from 5 to 15 November 2026, giving visitors a current ballet programme at one of Argentina's principal opera houses. The Ballet Estable presents Sir Kenneth MacMillan's choreography to music by Jules Massenet, with the Buenos Aires Philharmonic Orchestra.
The production includes special appearances by Dorothée Gilbert and Hugo Marchand, both étoiles of the Paris Opera Ballet, in the performances on 5 and 7 November.
Manon brings the ballet season to the main hall
The theatre's official programme lists Manon as a Ballet Estable production in the main hall. Performances are scheduled for 5, 6, 7, 8, 10, 11, 13, 14 and 15 November 2026, making the run an event across the first half of the month.
The 7 November performance is especially relevant to international visitors because Gilbert and Marchand are named as guest artists for that date. The production combines the resident ballet company with the Buenos Aires Philharmonic Orchestra, placing a full-scale dance work within the venue's regular 2026 season. The official Manon programme gives the dates, venue and performance schedule.
How the 1908 opera house frames Manon
The present opera house opened in 1908 after a project associated with Francesco Tamburini, Victor Meano and Jules Dormal. Its design brings together Italian Renaissance influences, French Second Empire decoration and a horseshoe-shaped auditorium, according to the City of Buenos Aires tourism authority.
That architectural history gives the November ballet a specific setting rather than a generic theatre stage. Audiences attending Manon enter a building that has hosted major conductors, singers and dancers, while its workshops and artistic institute remain part of the institution described by the city. The opera house opened in 1908 and reopened to the public in 2010 after restoration.
The building was declared a National Historic Monument of Argentina in 1989. It stands at Cerrito 628 in central Buenos Aires, where the main cultural programme and the architectural visit meet in the same city block. The historic status and opening year are recorded by the Buenos Aires heritage authority.
Visiting Colón Theatre: what travellers from Western Europe should know
- Manon is scheduled at the Colón Theatre from 5 to 15 November 2026, with performances in the main hall and guest appearances by Dorothée Gilbert and Hugo Marchand on 5 and 7 November.
- The production is a ballet by the Ballet Estable with music by Jules Massenet performed by the Buenos Aires Philharmonic Orchestra. The official programme lists the 7 November performance at 8pm.
- The venue is at Cerrito 628 in Buenos Aires, in central Argentina. The theatre is identified by the city tourism authority as being in the San Nicolás area.
- The building includes a horseshoe-shaped auditorium, foyers, the Gallery of Busts and the Golden Hall. Visitors should expect stairs and a large historic interior, while access arrangements can vary by performance.
- Spanish is Argentina's official language and the national currency is the Argentine peso. Entry requirements depend on your nationality; UK travellers can check the FCDO travel advice at gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice, Irish travellers the Department of Foreign Affairs at ireland.ie.
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Frequently asked questions about Colón Theatre
When does Manon take place at the Colón Theatre?
The ballet is scheduled from 5 to 15 November 2026, with performances on 5, 6, 7, 8, 10, 11, 13, 14 and 15 November.
Where is the Colón Theatre and how do you get there?
It is at Cerrito 628 in central Buenos Aires, in the San Nicolás area. The venue is in Argentina's capital and is served by the city's central public transport network.
What is the Colón Theatre?
It is an opera house that opened in 1908 and was designed by Francesco Tamburini, Victor Meano and Jules Dormal. The building became a National Historic Monument of Argentina in 1989.
