A major figure in contemporary jazz, Ibrahim Maalouf is celebrating 20 years of his career with an exceptional concert. “20 years of LIVE!” is the unique event that the French-Lebanese artist invites you to on April 10, 2027, at Paris La Défense Arena.
A SPECTACULAR ANNIVERSARY CONCERT IN EUROPE’S LARGEST INDOOR VENUE!
To celebrate 20 years of his career, Ibrahim Maalouf, a major figure in jazz and the international music scene, invites you to a unique event at Paris La Défense Arena on April 10, 2027.
With over one million albums sold, 2,000 concerts worldwide, two Grammy® Award nominations, and four Victoires de la Musique awards, the French-Lebanese artist will mark this milestone with a spectacular “best of” featuring his greatest hits — a celebration of a career defined by creativity, independence, and prestigious collaborations.
A historic moment for jazz
For the first time ever, a jazz instrumentalist will headline a concert of this scale under his own name at Paris La Défense Arena. The show, set in an all-seated configuration, will bring together nearly 40,000 attendees for an unforgettable musical journey.
This exceptional event will showcase Ibrahim Maalouf’s unique musical language, his artistic generosity, and his wide-ranging collaborations with icons such as Sting, A$AP Rocky, Salif Keita, Jacob Collier, Angélique Kidjo, Wynton Marsalis, Marcus Miller, J Balvin, Quincy Jones… and many more.
A remarkable journey
Born in Beirut in 1980 during the Lebanese civil war, Ibrahim Maalouf has become, over the past two decades, one of the most influential and daring artists of his generation. His encounter with Quincy Jones in 2017 — who became his manager in the U.S. — marked a turning point, elevating his career to international heights.
After selling out the Accor Arena three times (2016, 2022, 2023), this new concert at Paris La Défense Arena solidifies his unique status in today’s global music landscape. It redefines the role of jazz in both music history and the modern industry, placing it firmly in the spotlight.
AN UNMISSABLE EVENT
With its exceptional capacity and refined acoustics, Paris La Défense Arena is the ideal stage to celebrate the 20-year career of an artist as iconic as Ibrahim Maalouf. This concert promises to be spectacular.