Paul Simon to perform live at the Grand Rex in Paris this May 2026

Following the success of his “A Quiet Celebration Tour” across North America, Paul Simon has announced a extension of the tour with a series of shows scheduled across Europe and the UK in spring 2026. What’s on the horizon? A total of 21 concerts spanning 10 cities across the continent, including Prague, Berlin, Copenhagen, Amsterdam, Brussels, Liverpool, Glasgow, London, and Dublin. In France, Paul Simon will make a special stop in Paris for two unforgettable nights on Sunday, May 3 and Monday, May 4, 2026 at the Grand Rex.

Paul Simon fans eager to see their idol live in Paris, don’t miss the ticket sales kickoff. For those eager to secure their seats early, pre-sales through Fnac Spectacles will be available starting December 12 at 10 a.m. Otherwise, tickets will go on sale to the general public on Wednesday, December 17.

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It's worth recalling that Paul Simon, now 84 years old, is famous for his iconic partnership with Art Garfunkel in the legendary duo Simon and Garfunkel. But the renowned American singer-songwriter has also released a string of solo albums throughout his extensive career. He first introduced himself as a solo artist in 1965 with "The Paul Simon Song Book." Since then, he has released around fifteen studio albums, including "Seven Psalms," his latest, which came out in the spring of 2023.

The " A Quiet Celebration Tour " by Paul Simon kicks off with an emotional rendition of "Seven Psalms", a track nominated for Grammy Awards. Recorded entirely with acoustic instruments and primarily performed by Simon himself, "Seven Psalms" has received widespread critical acclaim.

On May 3rd and 4th, 2026, the latest songs by Paul Simon will echo through the stunning Parisian venue, the Grand Rex. But the American singer-songwriter is also expected to revisit some of his greatest hits, both solo and with Art Garfunkel. For this European tour, Paul Simon will be backed by Mark Stewart on guitar, Bakithi Kumalo on bass, Steve Gadd on drums, Andy Snitzer on saxophone, Jamey Haddad on percussion, Mick Rossi on piano and keyboards, Gyan Riley on guitar, Nancy Stagnitta on flute, Caleb Burhans on alto, and Eugene Friesen on cello.