An expressive and virtuoso French jazz violinist, François Arnaud blends classical and contemporary influences. After performing with Grappelli, Benson, and Legrand, he formed a new quartet in 2025 and continues to play in festivals.
François Arnaud is a French violinist recognized for his innovative approach to jazz violin. Blending classical and contemporary influences and inspired by legends like Jean-Luc Ponty and Stéphane Grappelli, he has forged a distinct, personal style defined by great expressiveness and technical virtuosity. After collaborating with numerous French and international artists such as Stéphane Grappelli, Michel Legrand, George Benson, Barry White, Richard Galliano, Stochelo Rosenberg, and Michel Jonasz, he formed this new quartet in 2025 with his friends Mathieu Arnal, Philippe Brassoud, and Thierry Larosa, and continues to perform actively in jazz festivals and events across France.
Location : Petit Galli
Type(s) of event : Concert
Theme(s) : Jazz and blues
Tips
Free nearby parking: Shows at the Théâtre Galli and the Petit Galli: The Esplanade car park, located at Sanary harbor, is free from 8:00 AM to 1:30 AM upon presentation of an admission ticket. For each show, a car park exit ticket will be given to you by the security guards at the Theatre.
Shows at the Salle du Colombet: Free parking at the Vikings Casino car park.
Snacks & Drinks: In the Petit Galli, light refreshments are available at the theatre bar before each show.
Accessibility: The Theatre is equipped with an induction loop and offers access for people with reduced mobility, including a new platform lift to access the Petit Galli. Information is available at the Theatre reception desk. Tickets can only be purchased directly at the Theatre.
Accessibility
- Accessible for wheelchairs with assistance
- Accessible for self-propelled wheelchairs
- Reserved space 330 cm wide < 100 m from the site
- Lift (80 x 130 cm) and door >= 77 cm
- Incline >5% but reasonable
- Magnetic loop available at the reception