French chanson and variety: 10 not-to-be-missed concerts in Paris in 2025

Published by Caroline de Sortiraparis · Photos by My de Sortiraparis · Published on December 31, 2024 at 12:30 p.m.
Michel Polnareff, Philippe Katerine, Julien Doré, Santa and Pascal Obispo... In 2025, French chanson and variété artists will be performing on the capital's many stages. To help you make your choice, discover 10 "French chanson and variety" concerts not to be missed in 2025 in Paris.

Do you prefer rock, hip-hop, jazz, classical music, metal, blues, electro or French variety? If this last category speaks to you, then rejoice! Over the coming months, French chanson and variété will be particularly well represented in Paris, with concerts by a number of leading artists not to be missed.

In the 12th arrondissement of Paris, theAccor Arena is due to open its doors to a host of singers celebrating French chanson, including Julien Doré. In response to strong demand, the artist has even had to add several Paris dates to his tour. And there are still tickets available for his show, so don't delay.

Michel Polnareff is also due to perform at this major venue in the capital's 12th arrondissement, along with Pascal Obispo, who will be blowing out his 60th birthday candle, and Pierre Garnier, the new musical phenomenon.

At the Zénith de La Villette, Santa will be treading the stage of this famous venue in the 19th arrondissement for two concerts, scheduled for June and December. Philippe Katerine is also expected to perform.

Other not-to-be-missed French variety artists in Paris in 2025? The famous Mireille Mathieu at theOlympia, Sylvie Vartan for her farewell tour at the Palais des Congrès and Jean-Louis Aubert for a huge show at the Paris La Défense Arena.

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French chanson and variety: 10 not-to-be-missed concerts in Paris in 2025

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