Who is Sofiane Pamart, the first pianist in history to perform at the Stade de France in 2027?

It will mark the first time a pianist has performed at the Stade de France. Sofiane Pamart has announced an extraordinary concert in the legendary Paris-region venue on Saturday, April 17, 2027. So who is he? What kind of musician is this standout talent who has already teamed up with SCH, Josman, and Oxmo Puccino, and even played at the Paris 2024 Olympics opening ceremony? We’ve got the full story.

After hosting in recent months David Guetta, The Weekend, Bruno Mars, System of a Down or BTS, PLK and BIGBANG, all eyes are now on the upcoming music season at the Stade de France. Niska, SCH and Oasis are particularly awaited in Seine-Saint-Denis. Sofiane Pamart will, for his part, lay his piano at the Stade de France on Saturday, April 17, 2027. He will moreover become the very first pianist in history to perform in France’s largest stadium!

Sofiane Pamart en concert au Stade de France en avril 2027 — © Nonstop Productions

Sofiane Pamart, the unmissable pianist in French rap

You may have discovered him in 2024 during the opening ceremony of the Paris Olympic Games. Alongside Juliette Armanet, Sofiane Pamart delivered an incredible, spellbinding moment as he revisited John Lennon's iconic song, "Imagine".

Many have known the musician and composer for a much longer time. Considered by many to be a virtuoso of the modern piano, Sofiane Pamart has shot to fame thanks to his numerous collaborations with several artists in French and Belgian rap, including Scylla, Josman, SCH, Vald, and Oxmo Puccino.

It all begins for the artist from the North of France when, at seven, he joins the Lille Conservatory to study piano and classical music. He graduates and, in the process, earns the Conservatoire National de Lille’s gold medal.

Often hailed as the defining pianist of French rap, Sofiane Pamart kicks off a solo career in 2019. He quickly wins over a broad audience hungry for a sound that sits between grand film-score music and adventure storytelling.

Following the release of his first solo opus, "Planet", the musician and composer hits the road, touring the hexagon. In the capital, the artist performs, notably selling out at the Salle Pleyel and delivers a historic solo show at Bercy on November 17, 2022. For the occasion, Sofiane Pamart leaves a mark by setting his own piano ablaze with a flamethrower mid‑concert.

Since then Sofiane Pamart has continued his meteoric rise. He has released three more albums, including Letter (2022), Noche (2023) and Movie (2026), which in particular features a featuring with Swedish singer Loreen. A testament to his fame, Sofiane Pamart has racked up 37 gold records, 14 platinum records and 2 diamond records. The musician has also been named a Chevalier of the Order of Arts and Letters and awarded the Gold Medal by the City of Lille.

Sofiane Pamart, an artist who thrives on challenges

On stage, Sofiane Pamart has been touring France, from Chantilly Castle in 2025 to the Opéra Garnier in January 2026, with stops at the Arenas of Nîmes in 2024, the ancient theatre of Fourvière in Lyon in 2022, and the Mont-Saint-Michel abbey in 2023. The musician has also brought his music to the United Nations Palais des Nations, and even performed under the Northern Lights in Finnish Lapland in 2021 for Cercle.

In 2027, Sofiane Pamart sets himself a bold new challenge: filling the Stade de France and becoming, for the first time in history, the pianist to perform in this iconic venue on the banks of the Seine. To witness this singular moment and rediscover on stage this key figure of modern piano, make your way to the Stade de France on April 17, 2027! The question now is what production will accompany the occasion and which pieces will echo through the stadium. Will there be special guests joining Sofiane Pamart as well? More details in the coming months!