What to See in Marrakech This January at the Auditorium Pierre Bergé

January 2026 marks a vibrant start to the year at the Auditorium Pierre Bergé, nestled within the Musée Yves Saint Laurent Marrakech. Designed as a space for artistic dialogue and cultural transmission, the auditorium unveils a refined program that brings together cinema, classical music, opera, and theatre, offering audiences an immersive cultural experience at the heart of Marrakech.

Closely aligned with the museum’s exhibitions, the January program reflects a curatorial vision where disciplines intersect and resonate, reinforcing the Auditorium Pierre Bergé’s role as a key venue for contemporary and heritage-driven artistic expression.

Cinema in Resonance with the Yves Saint Laurent Universe

A central highlight of the month is Hors-Série Cinema Club #3, a film cycle inspired by the exhibition dedicated to Yves Saint Laurent and his dogs. Through a carefully curated selection of films, the program explores the symbolic, emotional, and creative presence of the canine figure in cinema, echoing its intimate place in the designer’s personal and artistic world.

Screened every Monday evening, the cycle spans different cinematic eras and styles, from silent film to contemporary animation. Each screening invites viewers to reflect on themes of companionship, creativity, and representation through the lens of the seventh art, in an accessible and welcoming format.

International Opera and Theatre on the Marrakech Screen

January also opens the doors of the auditorium to major international stages. Opera lovers will be able to experience I Puritani by Vincenzo Bellini through a live broadcast from the Metropolitan Opera. This bel canto masterpiece, performed by internationally acclaimed soloists, celebrates vocal virtuosity and melodic richness, offering Marrakech audiences a rare encounter with world-class opera.

The month continues with theatre through a broadcast from the Comédie-Française. Sans Famille, adapted and directed by Léna Bréban, presents a contemporary reading of Hector Malot’s literary classic, blending emotion, poetry, and transmission in a production that bridges heritage and modern sensibility.

Chamber Music and Artistic Proximity

In contrast to these grand productions, the Auditorium Pierre Bergé also cultivates intimacy with the second edition of Concerts de Poche, presented in partnership with the Orchestre Philharmonique du Maroc. This chamber music evening brings together orchestra musicians and young talents from the Mazaya program for a program dedicated to Schubert and Tchaikovsky.

Designed to encourage closeness between artists and audiences, the concert offers a warm and immersive listening experience, highlighting the values of transmission, mentorship, and shared musical discovery.

A Cultural Month at the Heart of Marrakech

With its January 2026 program, the Auditorium Pierre Bergé affirms its position as a vibrant cultural hub where disciplines converse and artistic expressions meet. Each event is conceived as a singular moment, inviting audiences to explore cinema, music, opera, and theatre in a setting that values accessibility, excellence, and cultural dialogue.

Located on Rue Yves Saint Laurent, the auditorium continues to shape Marrakech’s cultural scene by connecting local audiences with international artistic stages, while remaining deeply anchored in the creative spirit of the Musée Yves Saint Laurent Marrakech.