In May, do as you please! It's a well-known saying. That's why the number of events and outings in Paris and the Ile-de-France region multiplies at this time of year. Taste of Paris, new exhibitions, races, trade shows... The program promises to be packed!
In May, music also takes center stage in Paris and elsewhere in the Île-de-France region. The spring season is the perfect time for national and international artists to warm up in concert halls before touring the various summer festivals. As always, all musical styles are represented: from French variety to rock, from K-pop to metal, from electro to rap and R&B, from classical music to blues & jazz... Eclecticism is the order of the day, to satisfy the tastes and desires of as many people as possible.
And to welcome these diverse styles, championed with vigor and passion by numerous artists, concert and performance venues are plentiful in Paris and the Île-de-France region. There are, of course, the big arenas such as Paris La Défense Arena, located in Hauts-de-Seine, and Paris Bercy, a legendary hall tucked in the eastern part of the city. Other venues also shine a spotlight on live music. This is the case of the Zénith de Paris, the Olympia, the Philharmonie, the Salle Pleyel, the Trianon, the Folies Bergère, the Grand Rex and the Élysée Montmartre.
And if you prefer more intimate venues to get up close and personal with your favorite artists, then head for La Maroquinerie, La Cigale, Le Trabendo, La Gaîté Lyrique, La Boule Noire or Petit Bain and Cabaret Sauvage.
Proof that Paris draws artists of every stripe, Linkin Park, Taylor Swift, Sum 41, Nick Cave, Lindsey Stirling, Alice Cooper, ZZ Top, Beth Gibbons, PJ Harvey, or Shaka Ponk have parked in the capital in recent years, just to meet their devoted fans.
In May, fresh artists will grace the stages of one of Paris's many venues. So what's on the lineup? Which artists and bands should you check out live in the capital soon? Read on to discover the concerts not to miss in Paris in May 2027.
U2 to play the Stade de France in May 2027 as third date announced
While U2 celebrated 50 years in music on September 25 last year with several surprise shows in Dublin, the legendary Irish band has finally confirmed a series of European dates as part of its new world tour. And there’s good news for French fans: Bono’s band has announced two shows in Paris, scheduled for Wednesday, May 5, and Saturday, May 8, 2027, at the Stade de France. In response to huge demand, U2 has announced a third Paris concert on Sunday, May 9. [Read more]
Thiéfaine at the Zénith in Paris in May 2027: May 21 sold out, tickets on sale for the 22nd.
Hubert-Félix Thiéfaine will perform twice at the Zénith of Paris on May 21 and 22, 2027, as part of his tour "Des adieux …/…". Friday’s show is sold out; tickets are on sale for Saturday, May 22 at 8:00 p.m., with doors opening at 6:30 p.m. [Read more]
Sombr to perform in concert at Paris-Bercy in May 2027
Sombr, the young American artist hailed as the new sensation of alternative pop, announces a concert in the capital as part of his new tour "You Are The Reason - World Tour." Catch the New York-born singer on the Paris Bercy stage on Saturday, May 22, 2027. [Read more]
Jorja Smith in concert at Paris Bercy in May 2027
Jorja Smith announces her return to the capital! The British artist is set to perform at Paris Bercy for the very first time in her career, presenting her new album, What Are The Odds, on Thursday, May 27, 2027. [Read more]
Greta Van Fleet in concert at Arena Porte de la Chapelle in Paris in May 2027.
Greta Van Fleet is gearing up to reconnect with their Parisian fans as they launch a new European tour, stopping at the Arena Porte de la Chapelle on Thursday, May 27, 2027. [Read more]
Suzane set to perform at the Accor Arena in Paris this May 2027
A first for Suzane! The French singer-songwriter and performer announces her debut concert at the Accor Arena in Paris. This one-time event will take place on Saturday, May 29, 2027. [Read more]
SDM to perform at the Stade de France in May 2027, new date announced
A new album and a show at the world's biggest Stade de France. At a free concert in Paris Bercy on September 28, rapper SDM confirmed the release of his next album, In Infinitum, and announced a massive show at the iconic venue in Seine-Saint-Denis on Saturday, May 29, 2027. With demand running high, a second date has been added for Sunday, May 30, 2027, still at the Stade de France. [Read more]
