The music programme in Paris for the start of the new season is simply exceptional. With such an impressive line-up of concerts, it's hard to choose! Whether you're a fan of classical music, jazz or rock, this season's selection has something for every music lover.
Whatever the venue, there’s something for everyone! But the start of the 2026 season is marked above all by Céline Dion’s series of sold-out concerts. From 12 September to 17 October 2026, the international star will take to the stage at Plénitude Arena to treat her fans to a historic comeback. The venue will round off its top-class line-up with Muse on 27 November and Gims on 16 and 17 December 2026.
The Accor Arena is pulling out all the stops this autumn with a host of headline acts: : Lauryn Hill on 2 September 2026, Orelsan from 9 to 28 December 2026, Vanessa Paradis on 17 November and many more…
Rock fans can catch The Neighbourhood on 8 September, Evanescence on 17 September, The Strokes on 22 October, Korn on 23 October, Duran Duran on 28 October and Simple Plan on 31 October 2026.
Pop music will also take centre stage with the legendary K-POP group KATSEYE on 9 September, Melanie Martinez on 15 September, The Pussycat Dolls on 19 September, LE SSERAFIM on 21 October and Niall Horan on 6 November 2026.
On the rap front, A$AP Rocky will kick things off on 30 September, followed by Gradur on 16 October, Bigflo & Oli on 19 and 20 October, Meryl on 26 and 27 October, **J.
Cole** on 5 November, Fianso on 12 November 2026 and Kery James on 15 November.
World music will also be well represented with Sidiki Diabaté on 18 September, Youssou N’Dour on 17 October and Asake on 24 October, whilst The World of Hans Zimmer will bring the greatest film scores to life on 2 November 2026.
And for those feeling nostalgic, don’t miss Superbus on 24 November, Placebo on 25 November or an astonishing duo: Boy George of Culture Club and Shaggy on 4 December!
In September, the Stade de France will be hosting a programme packed with hip hop: PLK on 4 and 5 September 2026, and hip-hop legend Jay Z on 10 September 2026. The legendary group behind the rise of K-POP BIGBANG will be performing on 19 September as part of their world tour.
The atmosphere promises to be electric at the Zénith with a start to the autumn season dominated by K-POP, featuring ITZY on 15 September 2026 and LiSA on 20 September. Good Charlotte will bring their rock energy on 17 November, a few days after Nigerian star Omah Lay, who performs on 13 November. French music will also take centre stage: Alizée will be celebrating 25 years in the business on 4 October, Benjamin Biolay will be performing on 5 November 2026, Zaho on 14 November, Sinclair on 25 November, and Miki on 18 November… It’s set to be a busy month!
The Olympia, one of Paris’s most legendary venues, is packed with unique artists and, as always, boasts a programme with a diverse range of genres.
Not to be missed this season: Ronnie Wood (legendary guitarist with the Rolling Stones) with Irish singer Imelda May on 5 September 2026, Jalen Ngonda, the rising star of American soul, in concert on 8 October 2026, and Angra, the cult Brazilian progressive metal band, on 23 September 2026.
As well as its usual programme, La Seine Musicale is venturing into new territory this autumn and blending genres. Blues, R&B and funk legend Keziah Jones will be accompanied by a symphony orchestra on 29 September 2026, whilst the duo Supersonic Social Club, comprising Mc Solaar and Youssoupha, will revisit their classics with around ten musicians on 30 November 2026. Meanwhile, the great singers Lara Fabian and Véronique Sanson will be staging a series of concerts. The former will perform from 15 to 17 October and the latter on 16 and 17 December.
At the Adidas Arena, Tokio Hotel (on 30 October 2026) and M. Pokora (on 3 October) are set to draw the crowds! As will James Blake, who will be performing on 12 and 13 October 2026 at the Grand Rex.
Did you think the festival season was over once the start of the academic year was over? Wrong!
The big event in September is La Fête de l’Humanité, which takes place this year on 11, 12 and 13 September 2026 at Base 217 in Le Plessis-Pâté, in Essonne. The line-up includes artists such as: Etienne de Crécy, the Drag Race France troupe, Josman, UB40, Oxmo Puccino…
And to kick off September in style (and with music!), we’ll be soaking up Jazz à la Villette from 28 August to 6 September 2026. This year, Snarky Puppy & Metropole Orkest, GoGo Penguin, Selah Sue and Kokoroko will be performing at this legendary festival.
More into metal? Head to Essonne, to the Parc de Villeroy, for the Mennecy Metal Fest from 4 to 6 September 2026.
We’re more than happy to head out past the ring road – and it’s well worth it! The Saint-Germain en Live festival takes place from 23 to 27 September 2026 and offers an eclectic line-up and a memorable atmosphere. Fancy more? Head east to the Festival de Marne, which is hosting concerts over three weeks from 29 September to 17 October 2026. Benjamin Biolay, Yaël Naïm, Stephan Eicher, Luiza…: we’re in!
In the Yvelines, L’Estival has announced its return to Poissy, Achères and Conflans-Sainte-Honorine from 25 September to 10 October 2026! What’s on the line-up for this festival dedicated to French-language music? Les Wampas, Selah Sue, Julien Clerc, Yannick Noah…
Finally, the Pitchfork Music Festival returns to 13 venues across Paris (including La Gaîté-Lyrique,
La Place, Le Trabendo, Le Hasard Ludique and Saint-Eustache Church…) this autumn, from 2 to 8 November 2026, for a week of musical and artistic exploration.
La Maison des Métallos is also offering a rich and socially engaged programme from the start of the new academic year in September 2026, featuring a series of residencies, performances and discussions centred on major contemporary issues.
