"L’Aziza", "Save Love", "I Am Not a Hero" : in just ten years of his career, Daniel Balavoine performed some of the most popular songs of the 70s and 80s. In 2026, it will be 40 years since the French singer passed away far too soon due to a helicopter accident. This anniversary will be celebrated by the Pleyel Hall, honoring him with a concert that unites generations.
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Stopover in Paris for the show Légende Balavoine
On tour in 2026, the show Légende Balavoine will be stopping by Annecy (March 3), Marseille (March 4), and Bordeaux (March 11), before taking the stage at the concert hall on Saturday, March 26. Starting at 8 PM, you’ll get to relive live the iconic songs of Daniel Balavoine thanks to the performance of a singer and their musicians, whose names are still a mystery as of today. It promises to be an evening that will take you back in time, filled with emotion and nostalgia, celebrating with intensity the musical legacy of this monument of French song.
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Diving Back into the Work of a Committed Artist
A key figure in French music from the 70s and 80s, this artist left a lasting imprint with their almost androgynous voice, impactful lyrics, and unique energy. They burst onto the scene in 1978 with "Le Chanteur" and continued to rack up hits, from "Mon fils, ma bataille" to "Je ne suis pas un héros" and "L’Aziza", an anthem against racism. Their role in the rock opera Starmania gave them a new aura, making them an emblematic voice for a youth in search of meaning.
As a committed artist, they aren't shy about calling out politicians, like during a memorable exchange with François Mitterrand in 1980. Passionate He was dedicated to humanitarian efforts, and he invested himself in aid for the Sahel, before tragically losing his life in a helicopter accident over the Paris-Dakar route in Mali in 1986. Even today, his work resonates powerfully and promises to shake the walls of the Pleyel Hall next year.
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Balavoine Legend
Salle Pleyel
252, Faubourg-Saint-Honoré Street – 8th
On Saturday, March 26, 2026, at 8 PM
Prices: from €49 to €69
More info and reservations