Ben Harper: concerts, an installation and a talk by the singer-songwriter at the Philharmonie de Paris

In 2027, the Philharmonie de Paris invites Ben Harper! The American singer, songwriter and musician will give two symphonic concerts this spring, as well as a talk. The artist will also unveil, during an installation inside the Musée de la Musique, several of his instruments from his Weissenborn collection.

Attention Ben Harper fans! The iconic American singer-songwriter is set to take over the Philharmonie de Paris in 2027 in its entirety! What’s on the agenda? A talk followed by two symphonic concerts with the Lamoureux Orchestra this spring, not to mention an exclusive display of his Weissenborn instruments.

Ben Harper's Symphonic Concerts at the Philharmonie de Paris

Sunday, April 18 at 7:00 p.m. and Monday, April 19, 2027 at 8:00 p.m. — Grand Salle Pierre Boulez, Philharmonie de Paris / Duration: about 1 hour 45 minutes
The concerts and performances will be available by subscription starting Thursday, April 9, 2026 at 12:00 p.m. Otherwise, general on-sale is set for May 5, 2026 at 12:00 p.m.

In spring 2027, Ben Harper teams up with the Orchestre Lamoureux to present two symphonic evenings that fuse the visceral power of his Weissenborn guitar with the orchestra’s soaring strings. A chance to hear fresh material from the American musician. Dubbed "Steel Dreams," the show promises to be unmissable on April 18 and 19, 2027.

Cast

Ben Harper, vocals and guitar
The Lamoureux Orchestra

Ben Harper Q&A Session

Tuesday, April 20, 2027 at 6:30 PM – Conference Hall – Philharmonie de Paris / Duration: about 1 hour 30 minutes
Lectures will be available to reserve starting Tuesday, May 5 at 12:00 PM.

The singer, songwriter and musician Ben Harper, renowned for a sound that blends folk, blues, rock, soul and reggae, is also a devotee of instruments crafted by luthier Weissenborn. He is, in fact, a major collector of guitars from this maker. Beyond his virtuosity, Ben Harper is a politically engaged artist. Notably, the track "Black Rain" was written in the wake of Hurricane Katrina, and the piece "Where Did We Go Wrong" speaks to the nuclear threat.

On April 20, 2027, the American artist will be on hand to talk about his music, his passion for Weissenborn instruments, and his various commitments.

Installation - Ben Harper, the Weissenborn Sound

Exhibition on display from March 3 to August 29, 2027 — Musée de la Musique, Cité de la Musique
Open Tuesday to Friday, 12:00–18:00; Saturdays and Sundays, 10:00–18:00
Free admission with your museum ticket

In 2027, Ben Harper will also take the stage at the Philharmonie, or rather at the Cité de la musique, with an installation to be unveiled in the heart of the collection of the Musée de la musique. This piece will reveal the richness of his sonic universe and his passion for the instruments crafted by Weissenborn. This brand de guitares hawaïennes tient son nom de son inventeur Herman Weissenborn, luthier allemand émigré aux États-Unis. Its design is singulière, with a resonator box extended all the way to the head and the use of koa wood, a native Hawaiian timber.

As a true enthusiast, Ben Harper has built a remarkable collection of Weissenborns that he regularly takes on stage. His assortment includes lap steels, ukuleles, mandolins, and, of course, guitars. From March 3 to August 29, 2027, Harper will showcase his personal Weissenborn collection at the Musée de la musique. It’s an opportunity for the American artist to share the richness of his musical and artisanal heritage.