The Divine Comedy, the famous Northern Irish band formed in 1989 and led by singer-songwriter Neil Hannon, is back in the spotlight with a new album and a new European tour.
On the record front, look out for"Rainy Sunday Afternoon" on September 19, 2025, the successor to 2019's"Office Politics". Revealing a personal orchestral pop style, this 13th opus was recorded at the legendary Abbey Road studios in London.
And to celebrate the release of this new opus, The Divine Comedy are hitting the road again with a European tour of some twenty dates. In addition to Italy, Switzerland, Germany, Belgium and the Netherlands, the band will be stopping off in France for no less than seven concerts.
The festivities kick off on Monday March 2, 2026 with a show at the Salle Pleyel in Paris. In response to strong demand, a second Paris date has been added. It will take place on Tuesday, March 3, 2026. The Divine Comedy will continue in Toulouse on March 4, Bordeaux on March 11, Nantes on March 12, Rennes on March 13 and Lille on March 25. It is in this city in the Hauts-de-France region that The Divine Comedy will conclude its European tour.
In the meantime, we leave you with the single " Achilles " from"Rainy Sunday Afternoon":
Salle Pleyel: a must-see concert venue in Paris
Located in the 8th arrondissement, the Salle Pleyel in Paris 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 boasts an Art Deco style that's as seductive as ever! [Read more]
Dates and Opening Time
From March 2, 2026 to March 3, 2026
Location
Salle Pleyel
252 Rue du Faubourg Saint-Honoré
75008 Paris 8
Access
M°Ternes
Prices
€44 - €66
Official website
www.sallepleyel.com
