Philharmonie de Paris

Philharmonie de Paris

The Philharmonie de Paris, formerly known as the Cité de la Musique, is a public institution that brings together concerts, exhibitions, symphonic training and educational activities to democratise access to music. Its educational programme is based on collective practice, musical awareness from an early age, and the transmission of a rich instrumental and cultural heritage. Located in an iconic building designed by Christian de Portzamparc and Jean Nouvel, it has a reach that extends not only to Paris and the Île-de-France region, but also nationally and internationally. Finally, it works in partnership with local authorities, schools, associations and cultural actors to create artistic pathways, develop skills and promote cultural diversity.

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Video Games & Music - La musique dont vous êtes le héros

2 April 2026 1 November 2026

An innovative exhibition exploring the connection between music and video games, revisiting iconic gaming tunes, from the 8-bit era to symphonic orchestras.

Over the past half-century, video game music has established itself as a global phenomenon. An integral part of the lives of several generations, it accompanies everything from personal stories to collective adventures. Long confined to a few functional beeps, video game music - or VGM - has grown alongside technology to become a vibrant, demanding and inventive creative field. It brings together the symphony orchestra and the most experimental electronic music, explores every musical genre and embodies a unique form: that of music which is not merely meant to be listened to, but which is played, experimented with and experienced. The performer becomes the catalyst, the actor, the musician.

Inspired by the structure of video games, the exhibition unfolds like an open world, inviting each visitor to choose their own path through a dynamic landscape blending sound, music and play. The space is organised into several themes, each featuring interactive modules and stations. Around twenty playable games are spread throughout a route enriched with artworks, consoles, instruments, photographs and audiovisual content.

Welcome to the exhibition where you are the hero.

Curators: Fanny Rebillard and Jean Zeid

Scenography: La Sagna & Racine

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Cité de la musique bookshop - Philharmonie de Paris
221 avenue Jean Jaurès
75019 Paris
Phone : 06 03 11 65 27
Tuesday to Friday, 12:00 to 18:00*. Saturday and Sunday from 10am to 6pm, until the end of intermission on certain concert evenings. * These times may be subject to change during exhibitions or special events.

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