Axelle Red, Cali, Alain Souchon, Francis Cabrel, Jean-Louis Aubert and Nicola Sirkis, among others... were many who, on May 14, 15 and 16, answered the invitation of their friend Renaud. The renowned singer-songwriter set up shop at the Zénith de Paris for three straight nights, as he celebrated 50 years of chasing melodies. A half-century packed with hits like "Mistral gagnant", "Manhattan-Kaboul", "Docteur Renaud, Mister Renard", "Manu", "Laisse Béton" and also "Hexagone", "Dans mon H.L.M." and "Dès que le vent soufflera".
Across three consecutive nights, Renaud revisited the biggest hits from his repertoire in a grand musical celebration!
For those who missed it or want to relive the concert on the small screen, we’ve got good news. France Télévisions will air this event, titled "Renaud, 50 years of songs", on Wednesday, October 7, 2026 in prime time. To be watched from 9 p.m. on France 4 and on france.tv, this one-off evening will be a chance to dive into Renaud’s rich career, with duets, covers and never-before-seen moments.
Renaud at the Zénith in Paris: the rescheduled May 16, 2026 concert with his guests
Renaud closed out his three anniversary shows at the Zénith in Paris on Saturday, May 16, 2026, flanked by a host of artists who joined him to revisit his timeless repertoire. From Francis Cabrel to Alain Souchon, from Axelle Red to Vianney, and featuring Hugues Aufray, Élodie Frégé, Pascal Obispo, Bénabar, Gauvain Sers, and Noé Preszow, here’s a tribute-filled evening charged with emotion. [Read more]
