Marrakech – To open 2026, the Pierre Bergé Auditorium at the Musée Yves Saint Laurent Marrakech (mYSLm) is poised to reaffirm its position as a key cultural hub in the city, unveiling a January program designed to foster dialogue between artistic disciplines, historical periods, and diverse audiences. 

Closely aligned with the museum’s exhibitions, the season reflects a strategic vision that blends accessibility with artistic excellence, bringing together cinema, classical music, opera, and theater within a single, coherent cultural narrative.

At the heart of January’s programming is a special edition of the Ciné Club, conceived as an extension of the exhibition “Yves Saint Laurent and His Dogs,” curated by Martin Bethenod and currently on view at the museum. 

This carefully curated film cycle explores the symbolic, emotional, and creative presence of dogs in cinema, echoing the deep bond Yves Saint Laurent shared with his canine companions.

Through a selection spanning eras and cinematic styles, from Charlie Chaplin’s “A Dog’s Life” (1918) to Wes Anderson’s “Isle of Dogs” (2018) and Guan Hu’s “Black Dog” (2024), the program highlights how cinema captures themes of affection, loyalty, and inspiration. 

Screenings take place every Monday evening in January, reinforcing the auditorium’s role as a space where exhibitions and audiovisual storytelling intersect. Admission is free, with limited seating.

January also emphasizes the auditorium’s international reach through collaborations with some of the world’s most prestigious cultural institutions. 

Live broadcasts from the Metropolitan Opera in New York and the Comédie-Française in Paris will allow Marrakech audiences to experience major productions in real time, without leaving the city.

On January 10, the auditorium will host a live broadcast of Vincenzo Bellini’s “I Puritani” from the Metropolitan Opera. 

Sung in Italian and subtitled in French, this bel canto masterpiece celebrates vocal virtuosity and melodic refinement, offering a rare opportunity to experience world-class opera in Marrakech.

Later in the month, on January 24, audiences will be able to rediscover Hector Malot’s literary classic “Sans Famille” through a contemporary stage adaptation directed by Léna Bréban and performed at the Comédie-Française. 

This broadcast continues the auditorium’s mission of making major theatrical works accessible to local audiences.

Balancing these large-scale productions, the Pierre Bergé Auditorium also emphasizes intimacy and artistic transmission through the second edition of its “Pocket Concerts.” 

Organized in partnership with the Moroccan Philharmonic Orchestra, this chamber music format brings together orchestra members and young musicians from the Mazaya program.

The concert is scheduled for January 11, featuring works by Schubert and Tchaikovsky for string ensembles, performed in a setting that encourages close interaction between artists and audience. 

The initiative reflects a broader strategy of nurturing emerging talent while cultivating new audiences for classical music.