André Rieu

Nicknamed the King of the Waltz, André Rieu returns to France with his Johann Strauss Orchestra. In Paris, he takes over the Accor Arena on Friday, February 19, 2027, for a concert conceived as a grand orchestral ball: the violin takes center stage, the orchestra is generous, and the repertoire blends Viennese waltzes, operetta excerpts, film music and rearranged popular songs. Both conductor and soloist, Rieu cultivates intimacy, slips in a few touches of humor, whips the audience along and keeps the energy flowing without breaking the melodic thread.

His stage signature is unmistakable: unabashed conviviality, direct emotion and carefully crafted staging. Guest singers and occasionally a choir broaden the palette, alternating between accessible classical fare and participatory moments. You come for the light swing of the Strausses, you leave with tunes in your head and the urge to mark the tempo. It’s an event that turns classical music into a collective experience, carried by the orchestra and by André Rieu’s singing violin.