On February 6, 2026, the Paris stage vibrated with KINO’s energy for a stop on his first world tour, turning a four-year wait into a liberating celebration.
The atmosphere was electric long before the lights went out. In the venue, the slogan “Free Kino” echoed like a mantra, carried by impatient fans. It was in an absolutely elegant black suit and tie that the artist made his entrance, accompanied by live musicians who immediately gave an organic dimension to the show.
While the first track began in a subdued atmosphere, the tension rose a notch with the sequence of “My turntable is concrete”. Between perfectly synchronized choreography and the iconic use of a megaphone on stage, KINO proved from the outset that he perfectly mastered his space.
The first exchange with the audience revealed an artist moved to rediscover his “best date.” Mastering the classics “Ici c’est Paris” and “Ça va ?”, KINO sincerely shared his journey of reconstruction.
“It took me four years to come back,”
he confided, before continuing with a jazzier and more sensual sequence. This moment highlighted his flawless vocal technique and his talent as a dancer, punctuating his performance with splashes of water (with a bottle) to energize an already won-over pit. The interaction reached its peak when fans taught him to perfect his Parisian accent, creating a rare closeness while using the scale of the venue to his advantage.
The heart of the concert shifted into pure emotion during the ninth song. Alone, accompanied only by a piano, KINO opened up in a “confession song” that made thousands of flashes shine. With tears in his eyes, the artist evoked his solo beginnings, his doubts, and the learning of self-love despite imperfections. A suspended moment occurred when the audience continued to sing the notes a cappella well after the music had stopped, a “precious” musical exchange that visibly moved the star.
After a costume change to a more rock “bad boy” style, the evening shifted into a frenzied clubbing atmosphere. Between nostalgic covers of PENTAGON requested by the audience and learning choreography on stage with four lucky fans, the energy never dropped.
The encore, carried by the anthem “Shine” and a proudly displayed French flag, saw KINO descend directly into the crowd during “Dirty Boy”. Almost refusing to leave the stage, he offered a final reprise of “Fly”, sealing a total communion with his audience.
More than a simple concert, KINO offered Paris a lesson in resilience and freedom, proving that he is now a “Free” artist and fully master of his destiny.
Reporter : Emrys
Photo/vidéo : Emrys
Source : KSTATION TV
