@brutofficiel Voici les concerts les plus attendus de 2026 en France. #2026 #concert #concerts #rapfr #rapfrancais ♬ son original - Brut.

🌟 Neon Hearts in the Night Parade

Sébastien Tellier’s “Thrill of the Night” — with its shimmering Nile Rodgers guitar lines and Slayyyter’s hyper‑pop seduction — slips effortlessly into the atmosphere of 2026’s Unmissable Concerts, a year where stages across France pulse with artists who treat nightfall as a portal to transformation. The song’s retro‑futuristic glow mirrors the spirit of the lineup: performers like Doja Cat, Feu! Chatterton, and CMAT who turn concerts into theatrical rituals, and legends like Wu‑Tang Clan who electrify the dark with mythic force. Tellier’s nocturnal fantasy becomes a perfect metaphor for the season itself — a year where music doesn’t just fill the night, it reshapes it, inviting audiences into a world where glamour, emotion, and raw energy collide under the same neon sky.

🎶 🎤🌍💫🎸🕊️🥁🪩🎛️🌐✨💿🔮🕹️ 🔊 Thrill of the Night - Sébastien Tellier

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In 2026, a vibrant year of live music unfolds across France, spotlighting an eclectic lineup of artists — from indie icons and rap legends to jazz innovators and opera revivals — who will define the country’s most unmissable concerts through a season charged with creativity, emotion, and unforgettable performances.

Each stage becomes a meeting point between genres, generations, and imaginations, inviting audiences into a year where music doesn’t just accompany life but reshapes its rhythm, with artists like Jeff Tweedy, Doja Cat, Feu! Chatterton, Wu‑Tang Clan, Jeanne Cherhal, Big Thief, and Apparat leading the charge.

POP / ROCK

Jeff Tweedy 🎸

Fresh from the quiet radiance of Twilight Override, the Wilco frontman returns with a tender, family‑rooted ensemble featuring his two sons. A warm, understated Valentine’s evening awaits.

February 14 — Alhambra, Paris 10ᵉ

Wednesday 🌫️

Their album Bleeds shook 2025 with its grunge‑meets‑country grit, and onstage the band channels that same raw electricity — even without MJ Lenderman, whose solo career is soaring. Karly Hartzman’s presence alone is enough to ignite the room.

February 20 — Trabendo, Paris 19ᵉ

Bar Italia 🌙

A trio whose voices weave and collide with a clarity that recalls Sonic Youth’s tension and The Cure’s melancholy. Their latest album marks their most confident stride, and the stage is where their shadows truly lengthen.

February 26 — Élysée‑Montmartre, Paris 18ᵉ; February 28 — Rock School Barbey, Bordeaux; March 1 — Stereolux, Nantes

Belle and Sebastian 🍃

Thirty years after Tigermilk and If You’re Feeling Sinister, the Scottish icons revive their early magic in a two‑night celebration of indie‑pop’s most cherished diptych. A rare chance to hear the albums that shaped a generation.

February 27–28 — Grand Rex, Paris 2ᵉ

David Byrne 🧠

The former Talking Heads visionary returns with his singular blend of theatre, movement, and musical curiosity. Even with a more subdued recent album, Byrne onstage remains an event in itself.

March 18–19 — La Seine Musicale, Boulogne‑Billancourt

Gruff Rhys 🌼

Before reuniting with Super Furry Animals, the Welsh songwriter offers a delicate solo set built around Dim Probs, a collection of gentle folk reflections — a soft welcome to spring.

March 21 — Archipel, Paris 10ᵉ

CMAT 💄

Part Dolly Parton, part Taylor Swift gone delightfully rogue, the Irish singer brings a flamboyant, witty brand of country‑pop that sparkles as brightly as her wardrobe.

April 2 — Trianon, Paris 18ᵉ

Big Thief 🌾

Their latest album may have divided listeners, but live, the band remains a force of emotional precision and wild, unpredictable beauty. Expect treasures from their remarkable catalogue.

April 17–18 — Olympia, Paris 9ᵉ

Doja Cat 🔥

Extravagant, theatrical, and endlessly inventive, Doja Cat brings her pop‑rap universe to the stage with a mix of 80s flair and razor‑sharp charisma.

June 6 — LDLC Arena, Décines‑Charpieu; June 9 — Accor Arena, Paris 12ᵉ

CHANSON / POP FRANÇAISE

Théodora 🌺

Bold, sharp, and unafraid to confront the political misuse of her music, Théodora brings a vibrant mix of pop and Afro‑pop to the stage — switching effortlessly between dancefloor fire and moments of vulnerability.

Touring through June

Feu! Chatterton 🔥

Their album Labyrinthe has become a fan favourite, and onstage the band expands its sonic palette around Arthur Teboul’s magnetic presence — from whispered poetry to sweeping rock crescendos.

February 10–11 — Accor Arena, Paris 12ᵉ; Touring through December

Sébastien Tellier 🌙

With Kiss The Beast, Tellier steps away from his usual personas to reveal something more intimate and daring — a blend of orchestral ballads and disco‑tinged anthems that promises a renewed stage energy.

Touring from February 26

Bertrand Belin 🌊

Less guitar, more electronics, but the same poetic gravity — Belin’s latest work deepens his singular voice. His residency at La Cigale offers a rare, close‑up encounter.

March 19–22 — La Cigale, Paris 18ᵉ

Jeanne Cherhal 🎹

Playful, fiery, and irresistibly theatrical, Cherhal brings her elegant new album to life with the joy of someone who feels truly at home onstage.

February 7 — Grand Rex, Paris 2ᵉ; December 10 — Zénith, Paris 19ᵉ

Vincent Delerm 🎥

Alone onstage but surrounded by memories, Delerm’s new show blends music and video to honour the people who shaped his life — and ours.

March 10–14 — La Cigale, Paris 18ᵉ

RAP / SOUL / R&B

Dijon 🌧️

A quiet architect behind major pop productions, Dijon brings his lo‑fi R&B and folk‑tinged soundscapes to the stage — intimate, fragile, and strangely hypnotic.

January 30 — Bataclan, Paris 11ᵉ

Orelsan 🎤

Two decades in, Orelsan prepares for a record‑breaking run of ten Accor Arena shows, backed by a massive national tour. A defining moment for one of France’s most influential rappers.

January–July; December 9–20 — Accor Arena, Paris 12ᵉ

Georgio 🌍

With Gloria, Georgio blends personal grief and global anxieties into a deeply human album. His live band brings warmth and uplift to even the heaviest themes.

January 31–March 7 — National Tour

Earl Sweatshirt 🌑

A cornerstone of experimental rap, Earl Sweatshirt continues to push boundaries with dense, introspective performances that reward close listening.

February 17 — Trabendo, Paris 19ᵉ

Wu‑Tang Clan 🐉

Thirty years after their seismic debut, the nine original members reunite to celebrate the legacy of 36 Chambers and Wu‑Tang Forever. A rare, historic gathering.

March 11 — Accor Arena, Paris 12ᵉ

L2b 🎧

Backed by hit‑maker Dany Synthé, the trio blends Afro‑trap, humour, and swagger into a show that feels like a joyful, chaotic block party.

March 26–27 — Accor Arena, Paris 12ᵉ

La Mano 1.9 💥

A rising voice with a flair for catchy hooks and high‑energy collaborations, La Mano brings the spirit of the new French scene to the stage.

May 19–20 — Zénith, Paris 19ᵉ

The Roots 🥁

Fourteen years after their last Paris show, the legendary hip‑hop band returns with their unmatched blend of rap, jazz, soul, and live instrumentation.

July 9 — Zénith, Paris 19ᵉ

Kery James ✊

A pillar of politically engaged French rap, Kery James delivers performances that are both fiery and deeply moving — a voice that still cuts through the noise.

November 15 — Accor Arena, Paris 12ᵉ

ÉLECTRO

Apparat 🌐

Ahead of his new album’s release, Apparat unveils his lush, cinematic electronica live — a delicate balance of organic instruments and digital dreamscapes.

February 4 — Trabendo, Paris 19ᵉ

Autechre 🧩

The IDM pioneers return with their signature sensory assault: darkness, abstraction, and rhythms that feel like they’re bending the room itself.

October 13–16 — Marseille, Paris, Nantes, Lille

MONDE / REGGAE

Piers Faccini & Ballaké Sissoko 🌍

Two decades of friendship distilled into a luminous dialogue between folk guitar and kora — a concert that feels like a shared pilgrimage.

March 9 — Olympia, Paris 9ᵉ

Hollie Cook 🌴

The queen of modern lovers rock brings warm riddims and sun‑soaked melodies — a welcome burst of tropical light in early spring.

March 9–April 12 — National Tour

Protoje 🟢

A leading voice of Jamaica’s conscious new wave, Protoje blends reggae roots with hip‑hop and R&B influences, backed by the powerful Indiggnation band.

April 3 — La Cigale, Paris 18ᵉ

Tinariwen 🏜️

The desert blues legends return with their hypnotic guitars and trance‑like rhythms — a performance best experienced under a star‑lit tent.

May 8–9 — Cirque d’Hiver, Paris 11ᵉ

JAZZ

Meshell Ndegeocello 🎼

A fearless explorer of genre, Meshell pays tribute to James Baldwin with a show that blends jazz, soul, and spoken word into something fiercely alive.

March 10–11 — Cité de la Musique, Paris 19ᵉ

Brad Mehldau & Christian McBride 🎹

Two jazz giants whose long friendship turns every duet into a playful, intimate conversation — equal parts virtuosity and mischief.

March 17–18 — Cité de la Musique, Paris 19ᵉ

The Bad Plus 🎷

With a refreshed lineup honouring Keith Jarrett’s American quartet, the group brings bold improvisation and sharp interplay to the stage.

March 28 — Maison de la Radio, Paris 16ᵉ

Youn Sun Nah 🌟

A voice unlike any other — generous, emotional, and transformative. Her concerts leave audiences breathless, renewed, and quietly changed.

March 27–29 — Bouffes du Nord, Paris 10ᵉ

OPERA

Korngold — The Miracle of Héliane 🎭

A rare revival of Korngold’s lush, dramatic opera, brought back to life with sweeping orchestration and a powerful new staging.

January 21–February 1 — Opéra du Rhin, Strasbourg

Weinberg — The Passenger 🚢

A long‑censored masterpiece finally reaches French audiences — a haunting meditation on memory, trauma, and survival.

January 23–29 — Opéra du Capitole, Toulouse

Janáček — The Makropulos Affair 🕰️

Véronique Gens takes on the role of a woman who has lived for centuries — a dazzling, demanding part at the heart of Janáček’s fantastical opera.

February 5–16 — Opéra de Lille

Donizetti — Lucie de Lammermoor 🌹

Sabine Devieilhe makes her long‑awaited debut as Lucie in the French version of Donizetti’s tragic classic — a showcase for her crystalline agility.

April 30–May 10 — Opéra‑Comique, Paris 2ᵉ

Antonia Bembo — Ercole Amante 🕊️

A world premiere of a forgotten 1707 opera by a Venetian composer who rewrote myth through her own turbulent life — a long‑overdue rediscovery.

Opéra de Paris — Dates TBA

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