Paris: 5 Can't-Miss Concerts During Winter Break 2026

Published by Caroline de Sortiraparis · Updated on January 21, 2026 at 12:32 p.m.
Winter break is quickly approaching for Parisians. While some are planning to escape the city for a ski trip, others are staying put to indulge in a healthy dose of live music. So, what concerts should you catch in Paris this February 2026? Here’s our top picks!

After the Christmas holidays come those of February. And the good news is—they’re just around the corner! So, what’s your plan for the two-week break from February 21 to March 8, 2026, inclusive? Of course, some will be heading for the slopes to ski down the blue, red, or black pistes. 

And then there are those who plan to stay in Paris and take advantage of the city's many winter activities, like current exhibitions, family-friendly strolls, and shows...

What about concerts? Live music lovers will also have plenty to enjoy with numerous concerts scheduled across Paris during these winter holidays. From the Swedish band Avatar, for metal fans, to Sean Paul, for dancehall enthusiasts, not to mention The Last Dinner Party and their intoxicating rock, the duo Calema, or Machine Gun Kelly, aka MGK... Several artists, both national and international, are set to take the stage at major venues around Paris and Île-de-France this winter, including the Accor Arena, the Zénith de La Villette, and the Adidas Arena.

Several other concerts are scheduled in Paris during the winter holidays, including shows by Indochine, Florence + The Machine, Airbourne, as well as UB40 and The Divine Comedy. Unfortunately, all tickets have already been sold out.

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Paris: 5 Must-See Concerts to Rock Your Winter Holidays in 2026

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The Portuguese sibling duo Calema—Antonio and Fradique—are gearing up for a major concert in Paris! Fans can catch them live at the Accor Arena on Saturday, February 21, 2026, for a lively, celebration-filled show! [Read more]

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The Last Dinner Party announces a new run of European dates! Fans in France can catch the British quintet live at the Zénith of Paris on Wednesday, February 25, 2026. [Read more]

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The Jamaican dancehall icon is making a comeback to France with two concerts lined up for 2026. Fans in Paris can catch Sean Paul live at the Zenith in La Villette on Thursday, February 26, 2026. [Read more]

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MGK (Machine Gun Kelly) is bringing his music back to France with a world tour, kicking off with a show at the Adidas Arena in Paris on Friday, February 27, 2026. [Read more]

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The flamboyant members of Avatar are gearing up for their return to France with a fresh European tour. In Paris, don’t miss the chance to experience their electrifying heavy metal performance during a one-night-only show on Saturday, March 7, 2026, at the Zénith de La Villette. [Read more]

Keep in mind, there are still a few tickets left for these five different concerts. So, if one of these shows catches your eye, don't wait too long to book your seats.

Practical information

Dates and Opening Time
From February 21, 2026 to March 8, 2026

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