Tina Arena Returns to France After Fifteen Years for New Tour

Tina Arena Launches 50th Anniversary Tour in La Grande-Motte After Fifteen-Year French Absence

Australian singer Tina Arena returns to the French stage on October 9 to begin her 50th-anniversary career tour, starting in the Hérault department at La Grande-Motte. The Franco-Belgian tour visits Bordeaux, Tours, Rennes, Liège, Lille, Marseille, and Lyon before visiting the Salle Pleyel in Paris on October 24 and ending in Perpignan on October 31. The 58-year-old artist selected La Grande-Motte for her opening performance, a coastal resort town famous for its pyramid-shaped architecture designed by architect Jean Balladur in the 1960s. The architect had been deeply marked by his trip to Mexico and by the discovery of Teotihuacán. He drew inspiration from the truncated pyramid motif to create an architecture that dialogues with its environment: Mexican monuments with volcanoes, those of La Grande-Motte with the sea, the Pic Saint-Loup and the Cévennes.

Arena paused concerts to raise her son

Arena stepped away from the French concert circuit in the early 2010s to focus on raising her son, Gabriel, born in 2005 from her relationship with Vincent Mancini. The singer wanted to dedicate her time entirely to her family, noting the persistent pressure placed on women attempting to balance career and family life. I wanted to devote all my time to my son, who is 20 today, she explained to Télé 7 Jours. During a June 2025 appearance on Buzz TV, Arena emphasized the importance of separating her professional life from her private world. Her return gained momentum following a 2025 appearance on Star Academy, which she stated left her overwhelmed by messages from fans.

Twenty-Five Years of Connection to a Second Home

The Australian performer maintains a deep personal attachment to France, spending several months of each year in the country that she describes as her second home. Arena’s twenty-five year relationship with France remains strong, with the singer publicly acknowledging the steady loyalty of her fans across the country. Her opening concert takes place at 8 p.m. at the Pasino de La Grande-Motte, marking her first extended series of performances in France in fifteen years.

Where and when Tina Arena tours France?

Where does Tina Arena’s anniversary tour begin?

The tour opens on October 9 at the Pasino de La Grande-Motte in the Hérault department.

When does the tour conclude in Paris?

Arena performs at the Salle Pleyel in Paris on October 24, with the tour wrapping up in Perpignan on October 31.

Why did the singer take a break from touring in France?

Arena paused her concert career in the early 2010s to spend full time raising her son, Gabriel.