Music

A Tribute to Whitney Houston: the tribute show at the Casino de Paris

In June 2025, the Casino de Paris will host an exceptional tribute concert dedicated to Whitney Houston, featuring an artist capable of recreating the star's vocal and emotional intensity.

Lennon and McCartney: the musical play about the Beatles

The play Lennon and McCartney imagines a meeting between the two Beatles in November 1980, on stage on June 10, 2025 in an original musical version. Discover the play at Théâtre La Boussole

Les Arènes Lyriques 2025, the open-air classical music festival on the Butte Montmartre

The classical music festival Les Arènes Lyriques returns to Paris from July 23 to August 16, 2025. The program? Open-air concerts at the Arènes de Montmartre all summer long: the perfect opportunity to enjoy a special evening in the very private garden of the Arènes.

"Grande Symphonie Triomphale" by Camille Saint-Saëns, symphonic concert in a brand-new version! Free admission.

A previously unpublished work, a venue steeped in history, and over 100 musicians on stage: the Grand Amphithéâtre de la Sorbonne, in the heart of Paris, hosts an exceptional concert featuring a previously unpublished score by Camille Saint-Saëns. Rediscover the composer's precocious genius in his Grande Symphonie Triomphale of 1853, performed for the very first time in its original version. An evening where past and present meet in a grandiose symphonic whirlwind! One-off performance on May 13.

Puccini's Il Trittico at the Opéra Bastille: an opera in three acts to discover in Paris

Opéra Bastille presents Puccini's Il Trittico from April 29 to May 28, 2025. Three short operas, three worlds, for a unique musical journey between comedy, mysticism and drama.

Video Games & Music: the video game music exhibition at the Philharmonie

Gamer friends, mark your calendars! The Philharmonie de Paris invites you to plunge into the captivating world of video game music with the exhibition Video Games & Music: La Musique dont vous êtes le Héros, from April 3, 2026 to January 10, 2027. An interactive journey through sound, where technology, pop culture and musical creation intertwine to thrill young and old alike.

Clubbing: the Grand Palais Immersif exhibition dedicated to electronic nightlife culture

The Grand Palais Immersif is transformed into a temple of partying with Clubbing, a participatory and immersive exhibition, to be discovered from May 13 to September 21, 2025. A unique sensory and interactive journey over 1,200 m², dedicated to the history of club culture, between avatars, digital dancefloors and mythical venues.

Frantz: A poetic and sonic adventure at La Scala Paris

Frantz, a show combining mime, theater and sound effects, is on view from April 2 to June 25, 2025 at La Scala Paris.

The crazy return of Rhythm Paradise: Rhythm Paradise Groove announced for 2026

After a decade's absence, the cult musical game series Rhythm Paradise returns with a bang with Rhythm Paradise Groove, scheduled for 2026 on Nintendo Switch. A new opus full of absurd humor and rhythmic mini-games to discover.

Les Dames du raï: a tribute to the forgotten pioneers of Oranese music

Starting in April 2025, Cabaret Sauvage presents Les Dames du raï, a musical fresco about the founding female singers of Algerian raï.

Ciné-Concert Chaplin at Théâtre Ranelagh: the magic of burlesque in music

Théâtre Ranelagh presents a retrospective of Charlie Chaplin's short films, with live piano accompaniment by Thomas Février. An experience for the whole family, ages 5 and up!

Massenet's Werther at the Théâtre des Champs-Élysées: a summit of French Romanticism

From March 22 to April 6, 2025, the Théâtre des Champs-Élysées welcomes "Werther", Jules Massenet's lyrical masterpiece, starring Benjamin Bernheim and Marina Viotti.

Who are you, Andrée Turcy? A tribute at Guichet Montparnasse

From April 11, 2025, Guichet Montparnasse hosts "Qui êtes-vous, Andrée Turcy?", a show that promises to revive the memory of a key figure in the chanson réaliste of the '30s.

Ce qu'a vu le pavé: François Morel brings street songs back to life at the Musée d'Orsay

As part of the L'Art est dans la rue exhibition, François Morel and his guests reinterpret the repertoire of popular songs from the early 20th century, combining humor, nostalgia and modernity.

Stomp at La Cigale: a percussive, electrifying show

A blend of dance, music and humor, Stomp transforms everyday objects into percussion instruments. This explosive cult show returns to La Cigale from December 9, 2025 to January 18, 2026.

Viens Poupoule! a musical plunge into the Belle Époque at the Théâtre de la Michodière

Following its success in December 2024, "Viens Poupoule!" returns to the Théâtre de la Michodière on April 15, 2025 for an immersive evening in the world of Belle Époque café-concerts.

La Revue Arc-en-Ciel: a vibrant tribute to Josephine Baker

From March 26 to April 13, 2025, La Revue Arc-en-Ciel honors Josephine Baker through an original creation by the Hall de la Chanson, retracing her life and commitment.

Death Stranding Strands of Harmony World Tour: the video game concert at Salle Pleyel

On January 17, 2026, Salle Pleyel will host the Death Stranding Strands of Harmony World Tour, a symphonic concert dedicated to the music of the games Death Stranding and Death Stranding 2: On the Beach. An immersive experience featuring orchestra, singers and video projections.

Herbert Léonard, lead singer of Pour le plaisir, dies aged 80

Herbert Léonard, interpreter of the hit Pour le plaisir, died at the age of 80 on March 2, 2025 of lung cancer. A look back at the career of this French crooner.

Les Folies musicales: an innovative festival at the Théâtre du Châtelet

From March 22 to 26, 2025, Les Folies musicales take over the Théâtre du Châtelet for a festival that rethinks the classical concert by exploring new artistic forms.