Bernard Lavilliers

Bernard Lavilliers returns to the stage with a concert at the Zénith de Lille on 11 February 2027. A traveling singer-songwriter nourished by ports, departures and social realities, he brings a deep voice to songs that blend rock, reggae, Brazilian rhythms, Caribbean sonorities and touches of jazz. His lyrics recount wandering and city life with a narrative sensibility that crosses eras, set in a broad, warm sound.

On stage, Lavilliers likes to mix his classics with his more recent pieces. Expect a journey through his repertoire, from O gringo and État d’urgence to the newer shades of Clair-obscur, with stops including Carnets de bord. The arrangements unfold with the band—open and precise—allowing the percussion and guitars to breathe, and reflecting the taste for world rhythms that has shaped his path.

An occasion to rediscover travel-infused songwriting, cross-cultural grooves and a direct stage presence, carried by a singer who continues to explore the horizons and the stories they inspire.