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Ed Sheeran at the Stade de France: secure e-tickets and compulsory smartphones

Ed Sheeran fans attending his shows on July 29 and 30 at the Stade de France are warned: smartphones are compulsory. As a matter of fact, to fight against black market and counterfeiting tickets for the shows, the ticketing service is electronic only, via a special and secure app. Here is how it will go.

Coldplay to perform at the Stade de France in July 2022, tickets back on sale

Coldplay is set to return to Paris this summer for a new world tour, entitled "Music of the Spheres World Tour". The British band, led by Chris Martin, will be playing four exceptional concerts at the Stade de France on Saturday 16, Sunday 17, Tuesday 19 and Wednesday 20 July 2022. And there's good news for latecomers, as Coldplay has announced a limited number of tickets for its 4 Paris concerts, which go on sale this Thursday, June 30 at 10am.

Make Music Day 2022 at Terrass’ Hotel: Yoga and live music

For Make Music Day 2022, on June 21, and International Yoga Day, Terrass’ Hotel hosts a special day filled with yoga and concerts!

Kendrick Lamar live in October 2022 at Paris Accor Arena: the ticketing service opens

After being away for five years, Kendrick Lamar announces a date at Paris Accor Arena as part of his world tour: “The Big stepper Tour 2022”. The ticketing for the show on Friday October 21, 2022, opens on May 20 at 10 a.m. (Paris time).

Bonjour Jacob, a concept combining artworks, magazines and a coffee shop

To discover a surprising and inspiring place, head for Bonjour Jacob, near Place de la République. On the menu: art exhibition, coffee shop and a selection of the best magazines from around the world.

The rapper Diam's on the bill at the Cannes Film Festival, after ten years of absence

After ending her career more than 10 years ago, the rapper Diam's has created a surprise with an unpublished documentary "Salam", co-directed with Houda Benyamina, which will be presented at the 75th Cannes Film Festival.

A violin valued at €100,000 found by a trash can in Paris

This is the story of a violin which owner thought was forever lost. Stolen in a train three months ago, the violin belonging to a member of the Orchestre des Champs-Elysées, valued at €100,000, has finally been found near a trash can in Paris.

Dave Gahan & Soulsavers live in December 2021 at the Salle Pleyel in Paris

Dave Gahan will perform an exclusive show in Paris for the end of the year. Accompanied by Soulsavers, Depeche Mode singer will perform live some tracks from his latest album called “Imposter”. Save the dates! Dave Gahan & Soulsavers are performing on Friday December 10, 2021 at the Salle Pleyel!

White Night – Nuit Blanche 2021: choreographed walk and connected dancing in front of the City Hall

On Saturday October 2, 2021 the Paris City Hall parvis will dance to the rhythm of the White Night. On the menu? Connected dancing, choreographed walk by Mourad Merzouki and a cinematographic and travel-inducing installation.

Interpol live in June 2022 at Paris Salle Pleyel

Interpol are back on stage for one night only in Paris, on Saturday June 18, 2022 at the Salle Pleyel.

Dream Theater live in April 2022 at Paris Palais des Sports – Dôme de Paris

Relentless! Dream Theater hit the roads again in 2022. The American band led by James LaBrie expects you on Monday April at Paris Palais des Sports.

Singer Josephine Baker to be entombed on November 30, 2021 in the Panthéon in Paris

French-American singer Josephine Baker is to be entombed on November 30, 2021 in the Panthéon, and will become the first Black Woman ever honored with a Panthéon burial.

Shannon Wright live this Fall 2021 at Paris Petit Bain

Shannon Wright is back in France this fall with a series of solo piano shows. Head to Petit Bain on Monday November 15, 2021 in Paris.

Faith No More live at Paris Zénith in June 2022

In 2022, legendary American funk metal band Faith No More is going on a world tour. In Paris, Billy Gould and friends will take over the Zénith de la Villette on Thursday June 16, 2022 for an exclusive show.

Covid: standing concerts to resume from June 30 in France, Bachelot announces

Standing concerts will resume in France starting from June 30, 2021, Minister for Culture Roselyne Bachelot announced in a press brief held this Monday June 21, 2021 on the occasion of Make Music Day.

Iggy Pop live in May 2022 at Paris Salle Pleyel

With no concerts in 2021 because of the health crisis, Iggy Pop is back with a series of live shows scheduled in France. In Paris, head to the Salle Pleyel on Sunday May 8, 2022!

Madame Lulu: Monsieur Cadet and Lulu White's cocktail bar in Paris

From now on, lovers of artful beverages have a date with a new haunt called Madame Lulu. Behind this new Parisian cocktail bar is a unique collaboration between Monsieur Cadet Hôtel & Spa and the founders of the famous Little Red Door cocktail bar and their team at Lulu White.

Billie Eilish live at Paris Accor Arena in June 2022

Billie Eilish is about to hit the north-American and European roads in 2022 with a huge world tour called “Happier Than Ever, The World Tour”. Save the date, the American artist, songwriter and composer expects you on Wednesday June 22, 2022 at Paris Accor Arena for her only show in France.

Covid: Paris test-concert, Roselyne Bachelot stands up for the organization

As concerts are at complete standstill since March 2020, many people are wondering when show venues will ultimately reopen. So far, no one knows, but hope has sparked thanks to test concerts. This experiment - called "Ambition Live Again" - has been given the green light from the authorities and will take place this May 29 at Paris Accor Arena. In an interview released this May 17, Minister of Culture Roselyne Bachelot stands up for the organization of this test concert in the French capital, explaining "Barcelona's is no longer valid".

Covid: Barcelona's latest test concert showed encouraging results

After a first and successful test concert to assess Covid transmissibility during this type of event, a new and similar experiment has been carried out this March 27 in Barcelona, and also delivered encouraging results since "no sign" of contagion has been reported one month after this event. Good news for the cultural world expecting to welcome spectators again with necessary measures to keep everyone safe.