Photo : Matthieu Zazzo
Jil Caplan in concert: Monte le son Festival 2026
This year, the Monte le son festival honors women. And we are delighted to welcome a vibrant legend, Jil Caplan. For this concert, she is accompanied by Emilie Marsh and Seb Collinet.
Centre Jean Verdier (Paris 10th)
About
Between her literature studies at the Sorbonne and her theater classes, nothing predisposed the young Valentine to become a singer. Jil Caplan was born with that first album: “À peine 21”, the first of a long series that would earn her a Victoire de la Musique award in 1992.
It is certain that her passion for music, literature since childhood, as well as the heritage of her opera-singer grandmother contributed to this great journey. And it is through song that she managed to combine it all: music, writing, and stage experience.
Jil Caplan has 9 albums rich in collaborations, with composers such as Jay Alansky, JP Nataf (Les Innocents), or Romane; a coming-of-age story and a collection of free poetry, and roles in theater performing texts by Jean-Luc Lagarce and Georges Feydeau. Many stages (both in France and internationally).
It is a voice identifiable from the first note, an atypical personality, ultimately quite unclassifiable. Above all, she is a sensitive, curious woman, always hungry for more.
For this concert, she is accompanied by Emilie Marsh and Seb Collinet.
Listen to
Sur les cendres danser (At(h)Home, 2023)
Imparfaite (Washi Washa, 2017)
Revue (Believe, 2011)
Derrière la porte (EMI, 2007)
Comme elle vient (Warner, 2004 )
Gueule d’amour (EP, Warner, 2003)
Toute crue (Warner, 2001)
Jours de fête (Best of, Epic 1998)
Jil Caplan (Epic, 1996)
Avant qu’il ne soit trop tard (Epic, 1993)
La Charmeuse de serpents (Epic, 1990)
A peine 21 (Epic, 1987)
Read:
Le feu aux joues, recount (Robert Laffont, 2022)
L’amoureux, text about Paul McCartney for the book
Les mots de la musique by Franck Médioni (Plon, 2024)
Pour les oiseaux, three prose poems (Editions Derrière la Salle de bains, 2015)
Vie sauvage, free poetry (XX1e siècle éditions, 2012)
Our take on this event
Prepare to be spellbound by the distinctive voice and raw poetry of one of France's most authentic musical storytellers. Alongside her band, she brings a blend of literary flair and stage magic to an intimate performance that feels both timeless and deeply personal.
The Monte le son 2026 festival presents a live performance by Jil Caplan at the Centre Jean Verdier on Friday, November 27, 2026. Known for her distinct voice and successful career spanning back to her debut album A peine 21, the artist will be joined on stage by Emilie Marsh and Seb Collinet. This one-hour concert offers an intimate look at her artistic journey, from songwriting to theatrical performances. The event is open to adults aged 18 and over, with free admission provided on a first-come, first-served basis. No reservation is required to attend this performance in Paris.
On Friday, November 27, 2026, the Centre Jean Verdier at 11 Rue de Lancry hosts an exclusive concert by Jil Caplan. As part of the Monte le son 2026 festival, the show runs from 19:30 to 20:30. The artist, whose work has been honored with a Victoire de la Musique, will perform alongside musicians Emilie Marsh and Seb Collinet to present an eclectic setlist drawn from her extensive discography, ranging from 1987's A peine 21 to 2023's Sur les cendres danser.
Jil Caplan is celebrated for her unique artistic path, which weaves together literature, poetry, and stage acting. Her influence extends beyond music, as she has published several literary works while maintaining a consistent presence in the French music scene. This event offers a rare opportunity to experience her work in a live setting.
Admission is free for all attendees aged 18 and older. Please note that there is no reservation process, and entry is subject to venue capacity limits on the day of the performance.
