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Dermot Kennedy

L'Olympia, Pariz, FR
18. May 2026. 20:00h
2026
18
May
Photo by: Domagoj Skledar - illustration/ arhiva (vlastita)

Dermot Kennedy tickets for L'Olympia Paris concert with Irish soul, live hits and new songs on stage

Looking for tickets for Dermot Kennedy in Paris? Buy tickets for his L'Olympia concert and hear the Irish singer-songwriter's mix of folk, pop and powerful choruses, from "Outnumbered" and "Power Over Me" to newer songs from "The Weight of the Woods"

Dermot Kennedy at L'Olympia - an intimate Parisian encounter with a voice that fills large spaces

Dermot Kennedy comes to L'Olympia in Paris as an artist who has built a recognizable blend of Irish singer-songwriter tradition, pop, folk and powerful concert dramaturgy. The concert is scheduled for May 18, 2026 at 20:00, in a venue that by itself changes the way the audience experiences songs: it is not an impersonal space, but a historic Parisian stage where the voice, lyrics and audience reaction are felt up close. Tickets for this event are in demand.

Kennedy is known to the widest audience for the songs "Outnumbered", "Power Over Me", "Better Days", "Giants", "Something to Someone" and "Kiss Me", but his concert appeal is not only in the choruses. His performance usually rests on contrast: the verses are often personal and stripped down, while the delivery can develop from a quiet, almost confessional atmosphere to powerful communal singing. That is exactly why L'Olympia is an interesting choice - the space is large enough for a collective charge, but close enough that the songs do not lose their intimacy.

A new phase of the career and the songs that carry the concert

Ahead of the Paris concert, Kennedy arrives with new material from the album "The Weight of the Woods", released in 2026. That album further emphasizes his connection with Ireland, personal stories and themes that return to family, belonging, memories and the burden of expectations. In conversations about the album, Kennedy highlighted working with producer Gabe Simon and returning to the feeling of creating music that does not chase only the format of a radio hit, but a song that has its own weight.For the audience, this means that the Paris concert will not be just a sequence of familiar titles from earlier phases of his career. Newest songs such as "The Weight of the Woods", "Honest", "Refuge", "Funeral" and "Let Me In" give the performance a current framework and can naturally lean on older favorites. One should not expect a predetermined or publicly confirmed set list, but from earlier performances it is clear that Kennedy builds an evening around songs the audience sings with him, alongside moments in which the room quiets down and surrenders to the lyrics.

What Dermot Kennedy brings to the stage

Kennedy's greatest concert strength is his voice - rough, powerful and recognizable, with a pronounced sense of tension in the verse. In his songs, a trace of folk is often heard, but the arrangements can pull toward pop, soul nuances and a more rhythmic, almost hip-hop-shaped phrasing. That is why the audience does not experience him only as a classic singer-songwriter with a guitar, but as a performer who can hold the room both when the arrangement is minimal and when the song opens into a full band surge.


  • For longtime fans: the concert is an opportunity to hear how songs from the "Without Fear" and "Sonder" periods function alongside the newest material.

  • For the broader pop audience: the best-known singles have clear choruses and emotional directness, but they are not reduced to a superficial radio formula.

  • For lovers of folk and singer-songwriter music: Kennedy keeps the emphasis on lyrics, voice and narrative, especially in slower and more acoustic moments.

  • For visitors traveling to Paris: L'Olympia is in the central part of the city, so the concert can easily fit into an evening visit to the district around OpĂ©ra and Madeleine.

L'Olympia - a venue where the audience can also be heard

L'Olympia is located at 28 Boulevard des Capucines, in the 9th arrondissement of Paris, between the Opéra and Madeleine areas. The venue opened in 1893 and is considered one of the best-known Parisian spaces for live music. Its reputation does not rest only on history, but also on its format: the space is compact enough that the performer is not lost in distance, and large enough for the audience to create a powerful collective sound.

For Dermot Kennedy, such a space has a special logic. His songs often demand concentration on words, pause, breath and a change in dynamics. In a venue like L'Olympia, those details come through more easily than in large arenas. When a song moves from a hushed introduction into a chorus carried by the entire audience, the feeling of closeness to the performer can be just as important as the production itself. Places are disappearing quickly.

The venue is also known for its red interior and the large illuminated sign on the façade, one of the recognizable sights of the Parisian concert scene. For visitors coming to L'Olympia for the first time, it is important to know that this is a space in the very fabric of the city, not a remote arena on the edge of town. That means easier arrival by public transport, but also the need to plan entry on time, especially if coming from another part of Paris or from outside the city.

Practical information for arrival

The simplest way to arrive is by public transport. L'Olympia is close to important transport points such as Opéra, Madeleine, Havre-Caumartin and Auber, which gives visitors several options for the metro and RER, depending on the direction of arrival. A car in this part of Paris is usually not the most relaxed choice because of traffic, one-way streets and limited parking, so public transport is more practical for most visitors.

Near the venue there are restaurants, cafés and hotel zones, which is useful for those who want to arrive earlier or stay in the center after the concert. Since the concert is announced for an evening time slot, it is good to count on crowds around Opéra and Boulevard des Capucines. For visitors arriving from the airport, railway station or tourist parts of the city, the advantage is that the venue is located in one of the best-connected Parisian zones.

What kind of concert the audience can expect

Dermot Kennedy is not an artist who relies only on stage splendor. His concert identity rests more on the tension between vulnerability and strength: one song can begin almost like a prayer and end as a great communal singalong. Songs such as "Outnumbered" and "Better Days" carry optimism without excessive sweetness, while "Power Over Me" and "Moments Passed" show his inclination toward a strong rhythm and emotionally charged performance.Previous performances show that Kennedy often connects the best-known songs with material that requires more careful listening. In such a sequence, the audience does not get only moments for singing, but also space for silence. This is important for L'Olympia: the venue can support both loud togetherness and almost theatrical concentration. When the verses are heard clearly, Kennedy's songs gain additional weight because they are not reduced only to melody.

For the audience that has followed him from earlier releases, the Paris concert may be interesting precisely because of the cross-section of his career. "Without Fear" brought the breakthrough and the songs that made him globally recognizable. "Sonder" expanded his pop expression. "The Weight of the Woods" opens a new, more mature phase in which a return to roots is more strongly felt, but without giving up a big concert sound. It is worth securing tickets on time.

Paris as a stop on the tour

Paris has special weight on European tours because it brings together the local audience, international visitors and fans who often travel precisely for individual concerts. L'Olympia further strengthens that feeling because it is not a neutral location - it carries the history of the French and international music scene. For an artist of Kennedy's profile, who balances between large stages and a personal singer-songwriter expression, such a venue provides a framework in which career hits and newer songs can be heard without stadium distance.The city also gives the concert a broader context. Visitors who travel can on the same day connect a walk around Opéra Garnier, Madeleine and the grand boulevards with an evening entry into the venue. That is a practical advantage, but also part of the experience: the concert is not separated from the city, but takes place in its rhythm, among theaters, hotels, shops and the evening traffic of central Paris.

For whom this concert is especially attractive

This concert will especially attract an audience that seeks emotion from a performance, but does not want it repackaged into empty pathos. Kennedy's songs often speak about loss, hope, growing up, relationships and inner struggles, but their concert strength comes from the fact that the audience turns those themes into communal singing. That is the reason why his performances can work both for fans who know every verse and for those who come because of several big singles.

Fans of artists such as Hozier, Mumford and Sons or other singer-songwriters who connect folk sensibility with big pop choruses will easily find an entry point into Kennedy's sound. Still, his expression has its own color: it is more focused on vocal drama, darker textures and the feeling that a song often begins as a private note and ends as a shared moment of the entire venue.

What to know before going to L'Olympia

L'Olympia offers visitors a cloakroom after security screening, bars with drinks and a simple food offer and, depending on the concert, the possibility of selling the artist's merch. Since such details can depend on the evening itself and the organization of the event, it is best to plan arrival without relying on the last moment. Smaller bags, earlier arrival and checking one's route by public transport significantly reduce stress before the start of the concert.

If you are coming from outside Paris, it is most practical to look for accommodation in zones that have a simple connection toward Opéra or Madeleine. For those returning after the concert, it is useful to check in advance the last metro or RER departures toward your district, hotel or station. A concert at 20:00 leaves enough space for an earlier arrival, but central Paris in the evening hours is rarely completely calm.

Ticket sales for this event are in progress. For visitors who want the best experience, it makes sense to also think about the type of place: standing in the parterre can bring a stronger sense of togetherness and closeness, while seated sections offer a clearer and calmer way of following the entire performance. In both cases, L'Olympia is a space in which Dermot Kennedy can preserve what is most important in his music - direct contact between voice, words and audience.Sources:
- L'Olympia - confirmation of Dermot Kennedy's concert in Paris, date, time, genre label and information about the venue.
- Dermot Kennedy - overview of current music, videos and releases, including material from the "The Weight of the Woods" phase.
- PEOPLE - interview about the album "The Weight of the Woods", working with Gabe Simon and the current phase of his career.
- Paris je t'aime - data on L'Olympia Bruno Coquatrix, address, position between Opéra and Madeleine and the historical significance of the venue.
- setlist.fm - insight into songs previously performed at Dermot Kennedy concerts, without claiming that it is the announced set list for Paris.
- RATP / Bonjour RATP - practical data on the venue's location and accessibility by public transport.

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