After hip-hop, electro and metal, the Philharmonie de Paris turns its attention to disco! This musical genre, which became a worldwide phenomenon in the 80s, is the new theme chosen by La Villette's cultural establishment. Running from February 14 to August 17, 2025, the " Disco I'm coming out " exhibition will take visitors back in time, following in the footsteps of this style born in the USA in the early 70s.
Disco music is firmly rooted in the history and culture of black America, and has left its mark on several generations thanks to cult tracks that have stood the test of time.
Through a series ofaudiovisual archives, photographs,instruments and costumes, the " Disco I'm coming out " exhibition aims to show the political and festive dimensions of this musical movement that has made millions of dancefloor fans dance, and continues to do so to this day. What's more, disco has brought together different minorities and social classes on the dancefloor.
If disco music has enabled talented, visionary artists such as Chic, singer Sylvester and producers Giorgio, Cerrone and Jacques Morali to make a name for themselves, it has also given pride of place to legendary voices such as Diana Ross, Donna Summer and Grace Jones.
The aesthetic appeal of disco to artists and designers will also be explored, as will the integration of disco into pop culture, with, of course, the worldwide success of the film " Saturday Night Fever ".
The exhibition, accompanied by an original remix by Dimitri from Paris, can be seen from February 14 to August 17, 2025 in the exhibition space of the Philharmonie de Paris. To mark this cultural event, a number of concerts are scheduled from February 21 to 23, featuring Cerrone, Dabeull Live Band, a disco party and a waacking dance battle! Find out all about the program on the Philharmonie's official website.
Dates and Opening Time
From February 14th, 2025 to August 17th, 2025
Location
Philharmonie de Paris
221 Avenue Jean Jaurès
75019 Paris 19
Access
Metro line 5 "Porte de Pantin" station
Prices
€14
Official website
philharmoniedeparis.fr