Mylène Farmer at Stade de France
Previous Mylène Farmer concerts
Mylène Farmer at Stade de France
BIOGRAPHY OF MYLÈNE FARMER
Mylène Farmer, whose real name is Mylène Jeanne Gautier, is a Franco-Canadian singer-songwriter, producer and actress born on 12 September 1961 in Montreal (Canada).
Having lived in France since childhood, she became, from the 1980s onwards, one of the most influential, distinctive and popular artists on the French-speaking music scene.
In 1984, she enjoyed her first hit with ‘Maman a tort’, before forming an artistic partnership with composer and producer Laurent Boutonnat that would leave a lasting mark on French music. Their collaboration gave rise to ambitious works blending pop, variety, electro and rock influences, underpinned by a sophisticated visual aesthetic and lyrics often imbued with poetry, mystery and literary references.
Her debut album, *Cendres de lune* (1986), revealed her unique artistic world. Her success was cemented with *Ainsi soit je...* (1988), driven in particular by the tracks “Sans contrefaçon” and “Pourvu qu’elles soient douces”. In the decades that followed, Mylène Farmer released a string of successful albums, including “L’Autre…” (1991), “Anamorphosée” (1995), “Innamoramento” (1999), “Bleu noir” (2010), “Interstellaires” (2015), “Désobéissance” (2018) and “L’Emprise” (2022).
Although she keeps a low profile in the media, she is renowned for her spectacular shows, which regularly break attendance records. Her tours and residencies at France’s largest venues, notably the Paris La Défense Arena and the Stade de France, rank among the most significant ever organised for a French-speaking artist.
With over 30 million records sold worldwide, Mylène Farmer is one of the best-selling French artists in history. She also holds a record number of number-one hits in the French charts and has received numerous awards throughout her career.
In 2023 and 2024, she embarked on the “Nevermore” tour, the largest stadium tour ever undertaken by a French artist, during which she played to three sold-out shows at the Stade de France on 27 and 28 September and 1 October 2024. This series of concerts was a huge success with both the public and critics. At the same time, she continued her artistic collaborations and lent her voice to several film projects.
In 2026, Mylène Farmer remains a leading figure in French music, with a career spanning more than 40 years. Her body of work, characterised by high artistic standards, unflinching creative freedom and a special bond with her audience, continues to influence several generations of artists and to bring together millions of fans both in France and internationally.
