List of Jean-Michel Jarre concerts

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Jean-Michel André Jarre (born 24 August 1948) is a French composer, performer and record producer. He is a pioneer in the electronic, ambient and new-age genres, and is known for organising outdoor spectacles featuring his music, accompanied by vast laser displays, large projections and fireworks.

Jarre was raised in Lyon by his mother and grandparents and trained on the piano. From an early age, he was introduced to a variety of art forms, including street performers, jazz musicians and the artist Pierre Soulages. But his musical style was perhaps most heavily influenced by Pierre Schaeffer, a pioneer of musique concrète at the Groupe de Recherches Musicales.

His first mainstream success was the 1976 album Oxygène. Recorded in a makeshift studio at his home, the album sold an estimated 18 million copies. Oxygène was followed in 1978 by Équinoxe, and in 1979, Jarre performed to a record-breaking audience of more than a million people at the Place de la Concorde, a record he has since broken three times. More albums were to follow, but his 1979 concert served as a blueprint for his future performances around the world. Several of his albums have been released to coincide with large-scale outdoor events.

He was the first Western musician officially invited to perform in the People's Republic of China and holds the world record for the largest-ever audience at an outdoor event for his Moscow concert on 6 September 1997, which was attended by 3.5 million people.

1970s

Date	Audience	Place	Event	Note
AOR Opera^[1]
21 October 1971	2,000	Palais Garnier, France		First Jarre concert
Place de la Concorde^[2]
14 July 1979	1 million	Place de la Concorde, France	Celebrate the Bastille Day	First entry in the Guinness Book Of Records.

1980s

Date	Audience	Place	Event	Note
The Concerts in China^[3]^[4]
21 October 1981	120,000	China: Beijing		First western musician to be invited to a concert after Mao's China.
22 October 1981		China: Beijing
26 October 1981		China: Shanghai
27 October 1981
29 October 1981
Rendez-vous Houston^[5]^[6]^[7]^[8]
5 April 1986	1.5 million	US: Houston	Celebrate the 150th anniversary of Houston, Texas and the NASA 25th anniversary.	Second entry in the Guinness Book Of Records.
Rendez-vous Lyon^[9]
5 October 1986	800,000	France: Lyon	The visit of Pope John Paul II to Jarre's hometown of Lyon
Destination Docklands^[10]^[11]
8 October 1988	100,000	UK: England London Docklands
9 October 1988	100,000	UK: England London Docklands
Destination Trocadero^[12]
13 May 1989	15,000	France: Place Du Trocadero	Celebrate the 100th anniversary of the La dame de fer local term to refer to the tower (Iron Lady).	Performance of "London Kid" from his album Revolutions with the guitarist of The Shadows, Hank Marvin under Eiffel Tower.

1990s

Date	Audience	Place	Event	Note
Paris la Defense
14 July 1990	2.5 million	France: La Défense	Celebrate the Bastille Day	Third entry in the Guinness Book Of Records.^[13]
Swatch the World
25 September 1992	100,000	Switzerland: Zermatt
26 September 1992	100,000	Switzerland: Zermatt
Legends of the Lost City
1 December 1992	15,000	South Africa: Sun City	Inaugural celebration of the Palace of the Lost City, a hotel located within the Sun City resort in South Africa.
2 December 1992
3 December 1992
Europe in Concert
28 July 1993	650,000	France: Mont Saint-Michel
1 August 1993		Switzerland: Lausanne
19 August 1993		Hungary: Puskás Ferenc Stadion
24 August 1993		Belgium: Atomium
28 August 1993		UK: England: Wembley Stadium
1 September 1993		UK: England: Maine Road Stadium
5 September 1993		France: Marseille
11 September 1993		Germany: Waldbühne
12 September 1993		Germany: Waldbühne
21 September 1993		France: Montauban
24 September 1993		France: Versailles
29 September 1993		Spain: Santiago de Compostela
2 October 1993		Spain: Seville
6 October 1993		Spain: Barcelona
16 October 1993		France: Tours
Hong Kong
11 March 1994	50,000	China: Hong Kong	Opening of a Hong Kong Stadium	A live album called Hong Kong was released later in the year, even though most of the tracks were taken from the Europe in Concert tour.^[14]
Concert pour la Tolérance
14 July 1995	1.25 million^[15]	France: Eiffel Tower	Celebrate the Bastille Day and UNESCO's Year for Tolerance
Festa Italiana
10 September 1995	300,000	Italy: Piazza Vittorio Veneto	Jarre performed Chronologie 4 and Rendez-Vous 4 at a show for the launch of the Brava & Bravo cars from FIAT.
Wetten, dass
22 March 1997		Austria: Rathausplatz, Vienna	Jarre performed Oxygène 8 as pre-launch of the Oxygène 7–13 album in the TV-show Wetten, dass..? (Wanna Bet..?)
Oxygene in Moscow
6 September 1997	3.5 million	Russia: Moscow	Jarre was invited for a concert celebrating the 850th birthday of Moscow. His largest concert to date and a VHS tape was released in the US in 1998 and NTSC DVDs were released in Brazil, Chile and USA in 2000 and Europe version in 2007.^[16]	Fourth and last entry in the Guinness Book Of Records.
The Twelve Dreams of the Sun
31 December 1999	120,000^[17]	Egypt: Giza	Celebrate the then new millennium
1 January 2000	120,000^[17]	Egypt: Giza	Celebrate the then new millennium

2000s

Date	Audience	Place	Event	Note
Metamorphoses Showcase
31 January 2000	400	France: Man Ray	Promote his then new album, Métamorphoses
Rendez-Vous in Space
1 January 2001	20,000	Japan: Ginowan Seaside Park^[18]	Celebrate the beginning of the 21st century	Jarre teamed up with Tetsuya Komuro and writer Arthur C. Clarke
Hymn to the Akropolis
19 June 2001	15,000^[19]	Greece: Odeon of Herodes Atticus	Raise money for the Greek organization Elpida
20 June 2001	15,000^[19]	Greece: Odeon of Herodes Atticus	Raise money for the Greek organization Elpida
Le Printemps de Bourges
12 April 2002	1,000	France: Bourges	Printemps de Bourges
AERO – Tribute to the Wind
7 September 2002	40,000	Denmark: Gammel Vrå Enge [da]
Live in Beijing
October 2004	15,000	China: Forbidden City	"Year of France" cultural exchange
October 2004	15,000	China: Tiananmen Square	"Year of France" cultural exchange
Once Upon a Time
2 April 2005	28,000	Denmark: Parken Stadium	Jarre performed Rendez-Vous 2 for celebration of the bicentenary of Hans Christian Andersen.
Salle des Étoiles
6 August 2005	1,500	Monaco: Sporting Monte-Carlo Casino	Casino's Summer Festival
7 August 2005	1,000	Monaco: Sporting Monte-Carlo Casino	Casino's Summer Festival
Space of Freedom (Solidarnosc)
26 August 2005	170,000	Poland: Gdańsk Shipyard	Celebrate the 25th anniversary of Lech Wałęsa's Solidarity movement
LinX Live Event
10 September 2005	1,000	Belgium: Lint	Concert for opening ceremony of Eurocam Media Centre.	Jarre performed together with: Francis Rimbert, Claude Samard, and the Symphonic Factory Orchestra and Choir.
Water for Life
16 December 2006	15,000	Morocco: Merzouga
Téo & Téa showcases
28 March 2007		Belgium" Lint	Showcase performance for the album Téo & Téa.
15 April 2007		France: Queen Club, Paris
20 May 2007		France: VIP Room, Cannes
Oxygene 30th Anniversary Tour
March 2008
1 March 2008		Italy: Palazzo Del Ghiaccio
16 March 2008		UK: Scotland: Glasgow Royal Concert Hall
18 March 2008		Ireland: National Concert Hall
19 March 2008		Ireland: National Concert Hall
22 March 2008		Germany: Philharmonie
24 March 2008		Belgium: Royal Theatre
25 March 2008		Netherlands}: Royal Theater Carré
27 March 2008		UK: England: Symphony Hall, Birmingham
28 March 2008		UK: England: Manchester Opera House
30 March 2008		UK: England: Royal Albert Hall
April–May 2008
1 April 2008		Denmark: Falconer Salen
2 April 2008		Denmark: Falconer Salen
4 April 2008		Sweden: Stockholm
6 April 2008		Germany: Hamburg
7 April 2008		Germany: Friedrichstadt-Palast
9 April 2008		Denmark: Musikhuset
10 April 2008		Denmark: Kulturcenter Limfjord
12 April 2008		Norway: Konserthus
15 April 2008		Germany: Alte Oper
17 April 2008		Luxembourg: Rockhal
21 April 2008		Spain: Liceu
22 April 2008		Spain: Auditorio Palacio Municipal de Congresos
23 April 2008		Spain: Auditorio Miguel Delibes
25 April 2008		Portugal: Coliseu dos Recreios
27 April 2008		Portugal: Coliseu do Porto
29 April 2008		Spain: Salamanca
3 May 2008		Switzerland: Hallenstadion
November–December 2008
5 November 2008		Italy: Gran Teatro
6 November 2008		Italy: Teatro Arcimboldi
7 November 2008		Slovenia: Hala Tivoli
8 November 2008		Serbia: Belgrade Arena
10 November 2008		Romania: Sala Polivalenta Hall
12 November 2008		Hungary: László Papp Budapest Sports Arena
13 November 2008		Czech Republic: O2 Arena
17 November 2008		Russia: State Kremlin Palace
19 November 2008		Russia: BKZ Oktyabrsky
21 November 2008		Russia: Grand Kremlin Palace
23 November 2008		Latvia: Arena Riga
25 November 2008		Lithuania: Seimens Arena
28 November 2008		Slovakia: Pasienky Sports Hall
29 November 2008		Slovakia: Steel Aréna
1 December 2008		Poland: Torwar Hall
Indoors Arena Tour (in Spanish)
May 2009
4 May 2009		Hungary: Főnix Hall
5 May 2009		Czech Republic: CEZ Arena
6 May 2009		Poland: Hala Stulecia
8 May 2009		Denmark: Atletion NRGi Arena
9 May 2009		Denmark: Hall M
11 May 2009		Sweden: Malmö Arena
12 May 2009		Sweden: Scandinavium
13 May 2009		Norway: Oslo Spektrum
14 May 2009		Sweden: Hovet
16 May 2009		Finland: Hartwall Arena
20 May 2009		UK: Scotland: Clyde Auditorium
22 May 2009		UK: England: Wembley Arena
23 May 2009		UK: England: Evening News Arena
24 May 2009		UK: England: National Indoor Arena
26 May 2009		Netherlands: Heineken Music Hall
27 May 2009		Belgium: Forest National
28 May 2009		Germany: Sporthalle Oberwerth
30 May 2009		Switzerland: AG Hallenstadion
March 2010
1 March 2010		Poland: Spodek
3 March 2010		Germany: Volkswagen Halle
4 March 2010		Germany: Color Line Arena
5 March 2010		Germany: Max-Schmeling-Halle
6 March 2010		Germany: König-Pilsener Arena
9 March 2010		Germany: Porsche-Arena
11 March 2010		Germany: Arena Leipzig
12 March 2010		Germany: JAKO Arena
13 March 2010		Germany: Olympiahalle
14 March 2010		Germany: SAP Arena
17 March 2010		France: Patinoire Mériadeck
18 March 2010		France: Zenith
20 March 2010		France: Le Dôme
21 March 2010		France: Palais Nikaïa
23 March 2010		France: Zenith
24 March 2010		France: Halle Tony Garnier
25 March 2010		France: Palais Omnisports de Paris-Bercy
26 March 2010		France: Zenith
28 March 2010		Belgium: Country Hall Ethias
September 2010
24 May 2010		Hungary: Sports Arena
26 May 2010		Czech Republic: Tipsport Arena
27 May 2010		Slovakia: Sibamac Arena
30 May 2010		Greece: The Earth Theater
1 June 2010		Greece: Faliro Pavilion
3 June 2010		Romania: Sala Polivalenta
15 June 2010		Turkey: Turkcell Kurucesme Arena
31 July 2010		Spain: Plaza del Obradoiro
28 August 2010		Norway: Akershus Fortress (as closing artist of the Festningen 2010 Festival, included fireworks)
18 September 2010		Lebanon: Beirut Souks
30 September 2010		France: Le Grand Hall
October–November 2010
3 October 2010		UK: Scotland: Braehead Arena
4 October 2010		Ireland: 3Arena
6 October 2010		UK: Wales: Cardiff International Arena
8 October 2010		UK: England: NIA Academy
9 October 2010		UK: England: Manchester Arena
10 October 2010		UK: England: The O2 Arena
13 October 2010		France: Zénith d'Auvergne
14 October 2010		France: Zénith
15 October 2010		France: Zénith Grand Quevilly
16 October 2010		France: Zénith de Lille
4 November 2010		France: Halle Tony Garnier
5 November 2010		Switzerland: Geneva Arena
6 November 2010		France: Amphitheatre Le Galaxie
7 November 2010		France: Zénith
11 November 2010		Poland: Ergo Arena
13 November 2010		Poland: Orlen Arena
14 November 2010		Poland: Hala Stulecia
15 November 2010		Poland: Hala Podpromie
November–December 2010
24 November 2010		France: Parc De Penfeld
25 November 2010		France: Zenith
26 November 2010		France: Zenith
27 November 2010		Netherlands: Rotterdam Ahoy
1 December 2010		France: Millesium
2 December 2010		France: Zenith
3 December 2010		Belgium: Sportpaleis
8 December 2010		France: Zenith
9 December 2010		France: Zenith
10 December 2010		France: Zenith
11 December 2010		France: Zenith
May–October 2011
29 May 2011		Denmark: Jelling
9 October 2011		Bulgaria: Arena Sofia sports hall
10 October 2011		Serbia: Arena Beograd
11 October 2011		Croatia: Zagrebačka Arena
14 October 2011		Ukraine: Palace of Sports
16 October 2011		Lithuania: Zalgirio Arena
18 October 2011		Russia: Crocus City Hall
20 October 2011		Russia: Ice Palace
22 October 2011		Finland: HK Areena
25 October 2011		Sweden: Hovet
26 October 2011		Norway: Spectrum
28 October 2011		Norway: Vestlandshallen
31 October 2011		Germany: Festhalle Frankfurt
November 2011
1 November 2011		Germany: TUI Arena
3 November 2011		Germany: O2 World
4 November 2011		Germany: Westfalenhalle
5 November 2011		Germany: Lanxessarena
7 November 2011		Germany: Messehalle
8 November 2011		Germany: O2 World
9 November 2011		Germany: Messehalle
10 November 2011		Germany: Arena
12 November 2011		Czech Republic: Hala Rondo
13 November 2011		Poland: Spodek
14 November 2011		Poland: Torwar
15 November 2011		Poland: Hala Łuczniczka
17 November 2011		Austria: Stadthalle
18 November 2011		Austria: Stadthalle
19 November 2011		Germany: Olympiahalle
20 November 2011		Switzerland: AG Hallenstadion

2010s

Date	Audience	Place	Event
Live in Monaco^[20]^[21]
1 July 2011	85.000	Port Hercules, Monaco	Celebrate the Wedding of Albert II and Charlene Wittstock
Warsaw^[22]
9 October 2012		Warsaw, Poland
Festival International de Carthage^[23]
12 August 2013		Carthage, Tunisia
Galactica Opening^[24]
20 December 2013		Sochi, Russia	Invite-only event for the opening of the "Galactica" center.
The Green Concert^[25]
23 September 2018		Riyadh, Saudi Arabia	Celebrate the Saudi National Day

2020s

Date	Audience	Place	Event	Note
Azimuth Festival
6 March 2020		Saudi Arabia, Al-'Ula
Alone Together (VR concert)
21 June 2020		France: Paris
Welcome to the Other Side (VR concert)
31 December 2020		France: Notre-Dame
Versailles 400 (Mixed Reality concert)
25 December 2023		France: Hall of Mirrors, Palace of Versailles	400th anniversary of the Château de Versailles
Bridge from the Future
12 May 2024	100.000	Slovakia: Incheba Expo, Bratislava	Opening the Starmus Festival	Guest: Brian May
2024 Summer Paralympics closing ceremony^[26]
8 September 2024	71.500	France: Stade de France		Guest live performance

References

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Bibliography

Remilleux, Jean-Louis (1988), Jean-Michel Jarre (English ed.), Futura Publications Ltd, ISBN 0-7088-4263-1
Matthews, Peter (1994), Guinness Book of Records, 41st Edition 1995, Guinness Publishing Ltd, ISBN 0-85112-736-3
Hughes, Alex; Reader, Keith (2003), Encyclopedia of contemporary French culture, CRC Press, ISBN 0-203-00330-6
Portico; Matlock, Glen (2008), The Little Black Book of Setlists, Anova Books, ISBN 978-1-906032-11-1

External links

v t e Jean-Michel Jarre
Studio albums	Oxygène (1976) Équinoxe (1978) Les Chants Magnétiques (1981) Musique pour Supermarché (1983) Zoolook (1984) Rendez-Vous (1986) Revolutions (1988) En attendant Cousteau (1990) Chronologie (1993) Oxygène 7–13 (1997) Métamorphoses (2000) Sessions 2000 (2002) Geometry of Love (2003) Téo & Téa (2007) Oxygène: New Master Recording (2007) Electronica 1: The Time Machine (2015) Electronica 2: The Heart of Noise (2016) Oxygène 3 (2016) Radiophonie Vol. 9 (2017) Equinoxe Infinity (2018) Snapshots from EōN (2019) Amazônia (2021) Radiophonie Vol. 12 (2022) Oxymore (2022)
Live albums	Les Concerts en Chine (1982) Jarre Live / Destination Docklands: The London Concert (1989) Hong Kong (1994) Live from Gdańsk (Koncert w Stoczni) (2005)
Compilation albums	Images – The Best of Jean-Michel Jarre (1991) AERO (2004) Essentials & Rarities (2011) Planet Jarre (2018)
Remix albums	Jarremix (1995) Odyssey Through O₂ (1998)
Live performances	The Concerts in China (China, 1981) Rendez-vous Houston (USA, 1986) Destination Docklands (UK, 1988) Paris La Défense – Une Ville en Concert (France, 1990) Space of Freedom (Poland, 2005)
Related	Discography Compositions with multiple titles Maurice Jarre Kevin Jarre "Oxygène (Part IV)" "Toxygene" "Stardust"

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