Warning as fake concert ticket scams on the rise in France Fans are advised to use official channels to avoid invalid or overpriced tickets
Are theatre audiences in France better behaved than the UK or US? Columnist Peter Wyeth notices a genuine appreciation for performers and no reports of anti-social behaviour at shows
Jean-Michel Jarre to perform for 400 years of Palace of Versailles The concert will be shown on French TV but will also be available to watch in the metaverse
Far-right cause cancellation of US organist’s concert in France Protesters from the religious nationalist group Civitas claimed the concert in Brittany was ‘intolerably profane’
I was one of the 5,000 at France’s first indoor concert since Covid The Indochine concert in Paris was a medical trial to test whether large-scale indoor events can be held safely. Joanna York was among the 5,000 attendees to experience the historical event
5,000 to attend indoor Covid test concert in Paris on May 29 Attendees, which may include President Macron, must test negative for Covid beforehand and wear masks throughout but will not need to social distance. The rate of infection will be tested several days later
Covid France: Musicians perform for public via open windows Musicians in a town in southwest France took part in a concert from neighbouring buildings this weekend, with residents saying the event gave them ‘hope’
Musicians beat venue ban with mini-gigs at homes in Toulouse Book a private concert and the musician will come to your home or garden and play for you or a small group while respecting Covid-19 health measures
France uses ‘test concerts’ to study public venue Covid risk Two concerts are set to be held in Marseille under strict Covid-safe, scientific conditions as calls grow for other public spaces such as museums to reopen ‘for mental health’
British violinist’s concerts a thanks for French cancer care A former first violinist for the London Symphony Orchestra is holding free nightly concerts in the French village where he lives in the run up to Christmas as a tribute to the country’s medical services
French bells entertain town in coronavirus lockdown Respecting social distancing guidelines is definitely not a problem for musician Jacques Martel
France to allow gatherings of more than 5,000 from August 15 Gatherings of more than 5,000 people are to be permitted once again in France - with some conditions - from August 15; including concerts, shows, festivals, and salons.
Elton John and President Macron unite against AIDS The singer Elton John has joined with President Emmanuel Macron to call for more international support in the fight against AIDS.
