Nocturne de lumière at the Musée du Luxembourg: free concert and evening exhibition on Soulages

This is a unique evening not to be missed at the Musée du Luxembourg: immerse yourself in the world of Pierre Soulages during an exceptional evening event. And that's not all! During the same evening, you can also enjoy a piano concert and discover various classical and contemporary works. Need one last reason to convince you? This evening event at the Musée du Luxembourg is... completely free! Don't hesitate, reserve your evening now!

Get out your calendar, because you won't want to miss this. On Saturday, November 29, 2025, the Musée du Luxembourg is organizing Nocturne de lumière, an artistic event to be enjoyed from 7 to 11 p.m. Open to all, this free evening event offers a different way to discover the exhibition dedicated to Soulages.

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Pierre Soulages, a painter known worldwide for his abstract paintings and his "black-light" technique, is the focus ofa retrospective exhibition at the Musée du Luxembourg until January 11, 2026. To mark the occasion, the museum is inviting us to a special evening event, featuring a unique concert.

This concert—also free—is inspired by the works of the French painter and sets Soulages' paintings to music . During the evening, visitors will be able to hear compositions by Johann Sebastian Bach, excerpts from Giacinto Scelsi'sSuite No. 8 Bot-Bainspired by traditional Tibetan music, and Black Letters, a piece composed by Pascal Dusapin especially for the 2020 Louvre Museum exhibition dedicated to Pierre Soulages.

The concerts will be held in the museum's reception hall at 7:30 p.m. and 9 p.m. Don't be late! The evening event is free and open to the public without reservation, but admission is limited to the number of seats available. Such an event is likely to attract a large crowd, so it is advisable to arrive early to have a chance to participate in this artistic evening at the Musée du Luxembourg.  

Pierre Soulages, another light: the painter's works on paper on show at the Musée du Luxembourg
Pierre Soulages' works on paper are featured in a ground-breaking exhibition entitled "Soulages, une autre lumière", not to be missed at the Musée du Luxembourg in Paris from September 17, 2025 to January 11, 2026. It's an opportunity to discover a little-known facet of the man many nicknamed the master of outrenoir. [Read more]