Bénabar

On Saturday, February 27, 2027, at the Centre culturel Saint-Exupéry in Franconville, Bénabar returns to the stage with his chronicles of everyday life and a pen that captures the details of our lives. Carried by his eleventh album, Le soleil des absents, written in a spirit of economy and clarity, he unfolds stories of bonds, longing and fidelity, echoing the loss of a companion along the way. Among the songs are Elles dansent, a title inspired by his daughter, and Reste-t-il du bonheur, a duet with Pascal Obispo, which opens a nostalgic crack without losing the pleasure of the chorus. On stage, the singer-songwriter blends acting, storytelling and direct address to the audience, with the sense of timing and portraiture that has established him in French song for more than twenty years. The tour also brings back pieces that have become touchstones, from his earliest albums up to Reprise des négociations, whose 20th anniversary celebrated in 2025 continues to resonate. Between new material and classics like Le dîner, Bénabar orchestrates a concert where pop, light jazz and touches of swing serve precise lyrics—sometimes funny, always sensitive. A return to essentials: to tell, without showmanship, what brings us together.