Machine Head in concert at the Olympia in Paris in May 2026

Published by Caroline de Sortiraparis · Photos by Caroline de Sortiraparis · Updated on November 25, 2025 at 12:55 p.m.
Machine Head announces a four-date French tour in spring 2026! In Paris, see Robb Flynn and his bandmates on the legendary stage of the Olympia on Saturday, May 2, 2026.

Do you love metal, with its sharp riffs and ultra-powerful beats? In 2026, many bands from the metal scene will be taking over one of the capital's venues, ready to get you moshing and headbanging. While some are planning to set up shop in large venues such as the Accor Arena, others are opting for smaller venues. This is the case for Machine Head! The famous American band led byRobb Flynn has announced a one-off concert atthe Olympia on Saturday, May 2, 2026.

This Paris date will not be the Californian band's only one in France. Machine Head also plans to play three other shows in the country next spring. See you on April 23 in Marseille, April 24 in Toulouse, and May 3 in Strasbourg.

To be among the first to reserve your seats, don't miss the ticket sale starting November 27 at 10 a.m. For those in a hurry, presale tickets are already available! Prices are €54.80 for category 2 (seated, balcony), €64.70 for standing room, and €74.60 for category 1 (seated, mezzanine or balcony).

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Active since 1991, Machine Head has been successful from the start, thanks in particular to their first album,Burn My Eyes, released in 1994. Despite a few albums that were met with mixed reviews, the band is still at the forefront of the metal scene and regularly tours.

It must be said that Machine Head offers a clever mix of groove metal and thrash metal, giving rise to some of the most incisive anthems of the genre. More than thirty years after its debut, Machine Head continues to crush everything in its path. 

Having already played Paris venues such as the Zénith, the Bataclan and the Trianon, the charismaticRobb Flynn and his bandmates are set to electrifythe Olympia on May 2, 2026. This concert is sure to rock the legendary venue in the capital's 9th arrondissement. To experience this intense and brutal musical moment, don't miss the ticket sale on November 27 at 10 a.m.  

Practical information

Dates and Opening Time
On May 2, 2026

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    Location

    28 Boulevard des Capucines
    75009 Paris 9

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    Prices
    €54.8 - €74.6

    Official website
    www.machinehead1.com

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