After their sparkling 2023 concert at the Grand Rex, Sparks are set to return to Paris for a new European tour. Mark your calendars: this time, Ron and Russell Mael will take over the beautiful Salle Pleyel on Monday, June 30, 2025 with a one-off concert. To be among the first to reserve your tickets, don't miss the box office opening on February 7 at 10am. It's the perfect opportunity for Sparks to unveil new tracks live, taken from their forthcoming album"MAD!", due out in 2025.
In addition to the French capital, Sparks also plans to visit Japan, as well as the European cities of Brussels, Cologne, Berlin, Milan, Stockholm and Copenhagen.
Sparks was founded in 1968 by brothers Ron and Russell Mael. In 1971, the duo released their first opus,"Sparks / Halfnelson". But it wasn't until 1974 and the release of the album"Kimono My House" that the band really made a name for themselves, thanks to their track " This Town Ain't Big Enough for Both of Us ".
Five years later, Sparks released"No. 1 In Heaven". Produced by Giorgio Moroder, the album became a critical and commercial success. Sparks went on to release"Terminal Jive" in 1980,"Plagiarism" in 1998,"Exotic Creatures of the Deep" in 2008,"A Steady Drip, Drip, Drip" in 2020 and"The Girl Is Crying in Her Latte", the latest, in 2023. In 2025, the duo are due to unveil"MAD!", their 26th studio opus!
Often cited as a major influence by bands such as New Order and Depeche Mode, Sparks continue their musical adventure 57 years after their formation. The proof is in the form of this new tour, which will be coming to France this summer. To discover or rediscover Sparks in concert, head to the Salle Pleyel in Paris on June 30, 2025.
Salle Pleyel: a must-see venue in Paris
Located in Paris's 8th arrondissement, the Salle Pleyel is a must-see venue originally dedicated to symphonic concerts, but now devoted to contemporary music. Opened in 1927, it has played host to some of the greatest names in music, and its Art Deco style is as seductive as ever! [Read more]
Dates and Opening Time
On June 30, 2025
Location
Salle Pleyel
252 Rue du Faubourg Saint-Honoré
75008 Paris 8
Access
M°Ternes
Official website
www.sallepleyel.com