Paris will host numerous cinematic concerts and film music events in 2026 and 2027, blending live orchestras with film screenings or composer tributes. These performances span classics, animations, and modern scores at venues like the Grand Rex and Palais des Congrès. The lineup caters to fans of cinema and symphonic music alike.
Cinematic concerts, where orchestras perform film scores in sync with screenings, have grown popular in Paris. Separate film music concerts focus solely on the compositions, often honoring specific creators. A diverse schedule of such events is planned for the coming years.
At the Folies Bergère, music from Hayao Miyazaki's films will be performed on January 13 and March 24, 2026, featuring soundtracks from Princess Mononoke, My Neighbor Totoro, The Wind Rises, Howl's Moving Castle, and Kiki's Delivery Service.
The Grand Rex opens the year with Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl on March 12, 13, and 14, 2026, accompanied by a live orchestra and choir. Later, on May 8 and 9, Bugs Bunny at the Symphony will bring Looney Tunes to life with a symphony orchestra.
June brings Jujutsu Kaisen highlights on June 7, Amélie with the Yellow Socks Orchestra on June 10 and 11, and a Steven Spielberg tribute on October 3 for his 80th birthday, including cult music, cosplays, and exhibitions.
The Palais des Congrès hosts Dances with Wolves on March 28, The Count of Monte Cristo on April 11, Anime Symphony on June 13 with Orchestre Colonne and Cinéphonia choir covering Naruto, Dragon Ball, and Fullmetal Alchemist, How to Train Your Dragon 2 on December 4 with over 100 musicians, and Home Alone on December 5 with 100 performers.
Further events include Babylon on October 24 at Grand Rex with Justin Hurwitz conducting, Azur and Asmar on October 25, and Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone from November 5 to 8 with Yellow Socks performing John Williams' score. In 2027, Ennio Morricone and Nino Rota tribute occurs on January 23 at La Seine Musicale, and Hans Zimmer's Symphonic Odyssey on April 17 at Grand Rex with a full orchestra and choir playing works from Inception, Gladiator, and Pirates of the Caribbean.
A trend of movie karaoke sessions also emerges, allowing audiences to sing film musical soundtracks.
