James Blake - Trying times European Tour 2026

James Blake returns to Paris on 13 October 2026 at the Grand Rex for the Trying Times European Tour. The show will focus on Trying Times, his first fully independent album, where he explores the space between intimacy and isolation. Flexible electronic textures, layers of synths, piano and deep basses underpin writing that is raw and emotionally exposed. On stage, his clear voice moves between soul, alternative R&B and hip‑hop pulses, with breaths that leave room for delicate detail.

Expect unreleased tracks mixed with standout pieces from his catalogue, rearranged for the live setting — from Assume Form to Friends That Break Your Heart — possibly with nods to his collaborations. A highly sought‑after songwriter and producer, he has worked with Beyoncé, Frank Ocean, ROSALÍA, Kendrick Lamar and Travis Scott; a studio-driven approach he brings to the concert by paying particular attention to textures and dynamics.

A precise and sensitive live performance, suspended between tension and calm, that captures the upheavals of the world while seeking pockets of comfort.