Paris Concerts: Rock and Metal schedule 2025-2026

Want to know who’s playing in Paris? We’ve put together a schedule of the city’s top rock concerts and music festivals so you can plan ahead.

Our Paris concerts calendar is organized by month, making it easy for you to access both international and local shows happening in the city.

After choosing which concert to attend, take advantage of the opportunity to plan your musical journey or outing with the Travel 2 Concert Paris Rock Guide. It includes record and instrument stores, comprehensive info on concert venues, significant places in the history of rock and heavy metal, and even rock bars.

UPCOMING ROCK CONCERTS IN PARIS

Learn more about the venues

Curious about the concert venues, tips for picking the best seat, or nearby hotels to stay at on show day? Check out our special pages:

• Olympia
• Zenith Paris La Villette
• Le Trabendo
• Le Trianon
• Bataclan
• La Cigale
• Élysée Montmartre
• Accor Arena
• Paris La Défense Arena
• Stade de France
• Adidas Arena

Rock Route in Paris, France

Explore Paris’ vibrant rock scene and discover legendary venues like the Olympia, where iconic artists such as Jimi Hendrix and The Beatles have performed. The French capital has inspired numerous musicians who left their mark on European and global music history.

In addition to the concert you’re planning to attend, if you have a few extra days in Paris, consider taking a rock tour around the city. For fans of live music bars, don’t miss Temple Rock Tavern, where the music lineup spans from pop-rock to metal.

Jim Morrison, the poet and lead singer of the American band The Doors, lived in the “City of Light” just months before passing away on July 3, 1971. He is buried at Père-Lachaise, Paris’ largest cemetery, which is also the final resting place of many French and international celebrities.

Record and CD collectors can visit Crocodisc, a traditional store in the Latin Quarter, perfect for hunting down rare LPs and music treasures.

Paris also boasts some music-themed hotels, such as Pley Hotel and Idol Hotel, offering a unique experience for rock fans and music lovers alike.

To plan your rock-inspired trip to Paris (or other cities and countries worldwide), check out all the guides we’ve published on Travel 2 Concert!