Folk Concerts & Live Shows in Paris
Folk music originates from traditional, orally transmitted songs passed down through many generations, emphasizing the shared communal heritage of specific regions, ethnic groups, and local cultures. Find upcoming Folk concerts in Paris below.
Paris
Upcoming Folk Events · Paris
SAT 11 JUL
SUN 12 JUL
Today
Duved Dunayevsky - Django afternoon
Duved Dunayevsky Trio
Zach Bryan
Zach Bryan
Sunday Jazz at Abricot Bar
Alexis Tay, John Lander
La Scène Des Merveilles
Les dimanches jazz en terasse du serpent à plumes
Octave et Anatole
Passages - Acte III, Scène 2
Wild souls on the Seine
Bliss On The Stars
MON 13 JUL
Tomorrow
TUE 14 JUL
Où Va Le Monde ? / Nuit Pop Française
L'Affreux Jojo, Banga, Alex Croq Mac
SuperBal de Fantazio
Fantazio, Jasmine Vegas, Denis Charolles, Stephen Harrison, Bianca Ianuzzi, Raphael Dumas
HOT CLUB au serpent à plumes
Octave et Anatole
WED 15 JUL
THU 16 JUL
Kochersperger/Phayphet Duo
Duo Matthieu Kochersperger
Festival d’Été 2026 • Rokia Traoré I Ousmane Kouyaté
Rokia Traoré, Ousmane Kouyate
Les soirées jazz manouche de l'Atelier d'André
Octave et Anatole
FRI 17 JUL
SAT 18 JUL
SUN 19 JUL
Sound profile
A vocal-driven, organic sound.
About Folk
Folk music originates from traditional, orally transmitted songs passed down through many generations, emphasizing the shared communal heritage of specific regions, ethnic groups, and local cultures. This genre is strictly defined by its organic instrumentation, typically featuring acoustic guitars, fiddles, banjos, and harmonicas, which support simple melodic structures designed for lyrical storytelling and social expression. Rhythm and tempo vary significantly from slow, somber narrative ballads to upbeat, danceable jigs, yet the overall mood consistently remains intimate and raw rather than polished or overly processed. Semantically linked to Americana and country, it serves as a crucial foundational precursor to modern singer-songwriter styles while maintaining a distinct focus on historical preservation and heartfelt human experiences.
Also known as: Folk music
Folk events in Paris - FAQ
- What is Folk music?
- Folk music originates from traditional, orally transmitted songs passed down through many generations, emphasizing the shared communal heritage of specific regions, ethnic groups, and local cultures. This genre is strictly defined by its organic instrumentation, typically featuring acoustic guitars, fiddles, banjos, and harmonicas, which support simple melodic structures designed for lyrical storytelling and social expression. Rhythm and tempo vary significantly from slow, somber narrative balla…
- What Folk events are in Paris?
- Mood tracks all upcoming Folk events in Paris - concerts, club nights, and live shows. The calendar is updated daily with new events across all major venues. Browse the listings above to find tonight's Folk events or upcoming shows this week.
- What are the characteristics of Folk music?
- Folk music scores high on organicness (95%), vocality (85%), valence (50%), and lower on energy (30%), commerciality (30%). These qualities shape the typical Folk sound at live events and club nights.
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