Jean-Michel Jarre to perform a revolutionary mixed-reality concert from Château de Versailles

In a groundbreaking venture supported by the French Ministry of Culture and UNESCO, the iconic Jean-Michel Jarre is set to present “Versailles 400,” a pioneering mixed-reality concert on December 25, 2023. Hosted at the illustrious Château de Versailles, the event marks the 400th anniversary of this UNESCO World Heritage site.

Jean-Michel Jarre, a trailblazer in electronic music and creative innovation, will perform live from the Hall of Mirrors, seamlessly blending reality and the metaverse. The concert, presented by Chateau de Versailles Spectacles, promises a fusion of cutting-edge technology and historical significance.

Renowned for his illustrious career spanning electronic music, Jarre is a UNESCO ambassador and recipient of the Stephen Hawking Medal for scientific communication. His extensive catalog, 22 studio albums strong, has garnered over 85 million worldwide sales. Jarre has consistently pushed boundaries, performing at iconic locations worldwide and setting Guinness World Records for live attendance.

Jean-Michel Jarre concept Versailles 400:

“Versailles 400” is a hybrid creation crafted specifically for the 400th anniversary of Château de Versailles. Jean-Michel Jarre aims to celebrate French innovation and connect past grandeur with future possibilities. The Hall of Mirrors becomes a nexus of 17th-century artistic excellence and 21st-century digital innovation, showcasing French prowess in the digital arts.

The concert will unfold with a live audience in the Hall of Mirrors. Simultaneously, in the metaverse, Jarre, equipped with the LYNX mixed reality headset, will captivate both realms, creating an immersive experience for attendees in the physical and virtual spaces.

How to Attend:

In North America, you can experience the show through the Virtual Reality platform VRROOM or Jean-Michel Jarre’s official YouTube channel. French National TV and radio will broadcast the performance, followed by a global YouTube stream (excluding France).

Virtual Reality Journey:

To participate in the concert in virtual reality, enthusiasts can embark on a metaverse journey with VRROOM. Sign up on the VRROOM website, confirm your account, select a compatible VR headset, personalize your avatar, and launch the VRROOM app to join the event.

Jean-Michel Jarre’s “Versailles 400” promises to be a mesmerizing intersection of music, technology, and history, uniting audiences across physical and virtual realms in a celebration of artistic excellence.