Dalida in Paradisco : Thomas Jolly revives Dalida in a Paris-based musical in 2027

Four decades after her passing, the icon of French chanson is set to reclaim the spotlight with Dalida in Paradisco, a brand-new musical production imagined and directed by Thomas Jolly, the artistic director of the Paris 2024 Olympic ceremonies. Join us at the Dôme de Paris, from October 16, 2027 to January 2, 2028, for a show that promises to blend timeless hits, emotion, and a disco vibe. An event likely to captivate both fans of the singer and lovers of musicals in Paris! Pre-sale launch scheduled for October 13, 2026.

Dalida in Paris: From Montmartre to the spotlights at the Dôme in Paris

You can’t talk about Dalida without thinking of Montmartre. It’s high in the 18th arrondissement that the singer found her refuge, at 11 bis, rue d’Orchampt, in a home she bought in 1962 and would inhabit until her death in 1987. Even today, her memory lingers in the neighborhood’s streets. Just steps from her former residence, Dalida Square and its famous bronze bust draw followers of the artist.

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So it’s a charming nod to her Parisian story to see her world reborn on a grand stage in the city. With Dalida in Paradisco, audiences will be invited to rediscover the woman behind the star—through her triumphs, loves, vulnerabilities, and boundless energy.

Dalida in Paradisco: a disco odyssey by Thomas Jolly

To bring this new creation to life, the producers have enlisted Thomas Jolly. Fresh off turning heads with Starmania and the Paris 2024 Olympic Games ceremonies, the stage director now sets his sights on another iconic figure from pop culture.

Her ambition? To tell Dalida’s journey through a disco, dreamlike odyssey, where music, dreams and memory collide. The show promises to recapture the flamboyant spirit of disco, that musical movement defined by infectious grooves, glitter, celebration—and an irresistible urge to dance. But it won't be a simple string of songs!

Thomas Jolly also wants to tell Yolanda’s story—the introspective woman who hid behind the colossal star. "A grand public celebration to honor the life of an icon who remains indispensable and relentlessly contemporary," says the stage director. A project that enjoys official backing from Orlando, Dalida’s brother, who has safeguarded her artistic legacy for decades.

A musical show in Paris that blends celebration and emotion

With Dalida in Paradisco, Parisian audiences should rediscover what makes the singer so singular: a voice instantly recognizable, a flamboyant stage presence, her popular songs, and that rare ability to move from euphoria to melancholy. The show is shaping up to be a genuine voyage into Dalida’s universe, where you can ride the tempo of her repertoire while uncovering the many facets of her personality.

And after imagining monumental shows, Thomas Jolly could well transform the Dôme de Paris into a grand celebration devoted to the woman whose songs have kept generations singing. Île-de-France residents will have to wait until fall 2027 to discover this new musical production devoted to Dalida.

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