CALENDAR
SUMMER 2022
POP ROCK
JULY 8 AND 9
Red Hot Chili Peppers
Snow (Hey Oh), By the Way, Californication, Aeroplane, Suck my Kiss and Give it Away… Anthony Kiedis and his band of merry men are playing two nights in Paris. Don’t forget to book!
■ Stade De France. St Denis, 93. 6:30pm. €56.50. www.stadefrance.com
JULY 8 TO AUGUST 6
The Cabaret Sauvage Summer Festival
The Cabaret Sauvage is celebrating its 25th anniversary this year. There will be a month of festivities: a colorful, varied tour of the musical world channeling the spirit of the most iconic big top in Paris. Electro concerts and more: reggae, chanson, blues, jazz and world music from established stars and new revelations setting the central stage on fire. With: Goran Bregovic, Popa Chubby, Gnawa Diffusion, Grupo Compay Segundo, Los Van Van and others.
■ Cabaret Sauvage. 211, avenue Jean Jaurès, 19th. 7:30pm. €44. www.cabaretsauvage.com
JULY 9
The Magic of Motown
The Jackson 5, Stevie Wonder, Diana Ross, Marvin Gaye, The Temptations, The Supremes, The Four Tops, Martha Reeves, Lionel Richie, Smokey Robinson… It is no easy take to reflect all the emotion and magic of the legendary American label, yet that is the challenge successfully met every evening by this company of fifteen singers and dancers as they breathe new life into the fabulous songs of Motown.
■ Le Grand Rex. 1-5, boulevard Poissonnière, 2nd. 8pm. €39.90 to €74.90. www.legrandrex.com
JULY 9 AND 10
Rose Tattoo
Like their compatriots AC/DC, these Australians are champions of raw, bluesy hard rock. And have been for forty years…
■ La Cigale. 120, boulevard de Rochechouart, 18th. 7:30pm. €35.65. www.lacigale.fr
JULY 12
Joe Jackson
Look Sharp, Is She Really Going out with Him?, I’m The Man… Forty years on, the tracks still sound modern and fresh. The brilliant pianist and singer-songwriter Joe Jackson immediately stood out from the 80s punk scene with his combination of jazzy pop melodies and raw energy. He rarely visits Paris, so be sure not to miss him!
■ Salle Pleyel. 252, rue du Faubourg-Saint-Honoré, 8th. 8pm. €57.50 to €110. www.sallepleyel.com
JULY 12
Midnight Oil
Beds Are Burning… The 80s Australian quintet led by ecologist singer Pete Garrett are back! Their pop-rock ranges from new wave to punk. Fifty-something fans keen to recapture memories of their youth will be in the front row. Nostalgia, nostalgia…
■ L’Olympia. 28, boulevard des Capucines, 9th. 7:30pm. €56.50 to €89.50. www.olympiahall.com
JULY 13
Queen + Adam Lambert
Ten years ago, when we heard that Queen were getting back together and bringing in a former contestant from the American Idol talent show, in all honesty, we would not have bet a cent on the new lineup’s chances. But two great London shows later, we were forced to change our mind. Adam Lambert has a fantastic voice. He gives the songs his all and makes no attempt to imitate Freddie Mercury. Worth noting.
■ AccorArena. 8, boulevard de Bercy, 12th. 8pm. €68.50 to €200.50. www.accorarena.com
JULY 16 AND 17
Lollapalooza Paris 2022
After a two-year break, the great American festival is staging its 4 event. Over two days, more than 50 international artists are appearing on the four main stages rising from the turf of the Hippodrome de Longchamp racetrack. For your festival-going enjoyment, the #StreetFoodMarket area will be serving the best of street food, while Lolla Chef – expertly run by Jean Imbert and the chefs he has personally chosen – will be tickling
