Shéhérazade

The Ballet de Milan takes to the stage at the Cepac Silo in Marseille to present its show Schéhérazade, an enchanting journey into the world of One Thousand and One Nights. The performance will take place on Thursday 11 February 2027 at 20:00. Inspired by Oriental tales and accompanied by music by Rimsky-Korsakov and Khachaturian, this ballet promises an evening rich in visual and choreographic detail. Tickets are available now; remember to book your place before it’s too late.

The Ballet de Milan brings Schéhérazade to life at the Cepac Silo in Marseille

On 11 February 2027, the Cepac Silo welcomes the Ballet de Milan for an evening devoted to dance and Oriental enchantment. This Ballet de Milan show at the Cepac Silo in Marseille is part of the venue’s fine tradition of artistic programming in Bouches-du-Rhône. Schéhérazade comes to life in a performance combining expressive dance, music and set design. Fans of cultural events in Marseille won’t want to miss it.

Inspired by One Thousand and One Nights, the ballet tells the story of how Scheherazade keeps the sultan spellbound night after night with her stories. Agnese Omodei Sale’s choreography alternates dynamic ensemble scenes with moments of refined poetry, accompanied by music by Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov and Aram Khachaturian. Marco Pesta’s set design and the sumptuous, vibrant costumes transform each scene into an immersive visual experience.

Tickets for the Ballet de Milan’s Schéhérazade at the Cepac Silo

The Cepac Silo hosts this much-anticipated production in a venue renowned for its remarkable acoustics. Ticket prices range from 29 € to 49 €, depending on the available categories. Given the success of the Ballet de Milan’s performances, booking your tickets soon is strongly recommended. You can also find all upcoming Ballet de Milan shows in France on jds.fr.

The Ballet de Milan: an Italian company with a European reach

Balletto di Milano (Ballet de Milan) is a professional Italian dance company founded in Milan in 1981. Under the artistic direction of Carlo Pesta since its beginnings, the company has established itself over more than 45 years as one of the most active ballet companies in Italy and Europe.

Its repertoire elegantly combines classical dance and neoclassical style, offering both reinterpretations of the great ballet classics and more contemporary creations. The company gives more than 100 performances each year in Italy and abroad, including in France, Spain and Egypt. For example, discover the Ballet de Milan in Schéhérazade in Marseille, a production that perfectly illustrates the company’s artistic ambition.

How do you get to the Cepac Silo in Marseille?

Located in the Euroméditerranée district, the Cepac Silo in Marseille is easy to reach by public transport. Tram T2 (toward Arenc Le Silo, stop « Arenc Silo ») drops you just a 5-minute walk from the venue. Metro line 2 (stop « Joliette », a 10-minute walk away) connects to the venue in two stops from Saint-Charles station. Bus lines 82 and 35 also serve the « Le Silo » stop. Remember to check for any disruptions on the RTM network before setting off.

There are several ways to get there by car: from Toulon via the A50 and the Prado Carénage tunnel, then the « Les Ports » exit; from Aix-en-Provence, Lyon or Montpellier via the A55, exit 2 « Centre Ville ». There is no on-street parking nearby, but paid car parks are a short distance away: INDIGO car parks (8 € flat rate for 5h) and Q-PARK car parks (6 € flat rate), with online booking required. The venue is fully accessible to people with reduced mobility; for any accessible booking, contact 04 42 73 57 70.

Our tip: take tram T2 (stop « Arenc Silo »), the fastest and most convenient way to reach the Cepac Silo without worrying about parking.

If you’d like to extend your evenings at the Cepac Silo, the venue also hosts popular comedy shows in Marseille: don’t miss Le Paname Comedy Club at the Cepac Silo, a comedy evening that promises to be entertaining.