IRCAM (Institut de Recherche et Coordination Acoustique/Musique)

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Research institute and contemporary music centre focused on acoustics, electroacoustic composition and music technology, combining research laboratories, studios and small-to-medium performance spaces. Known for pioneering computer music research and for hosting concerts, festivals, residencies and academic conferences.

1 place Igor Stravinsky 75004
Paris 4e ArrondissementWebsiteOpen in Maps
MusicWorkshop~4 events/monthEUR 15–60

Upcoming Events (10)

Digital workshops for young audiences at IRCAM

Sun, 12 Apr 2026atAll day

Two-day digital workshop for young audiences at IRCAM, exploring contemporary music through hands-on electronics and sound design. Led by IRCAM artists and researchers, the sessions emphasize creativity, accessibility, and exploration inside a renowned sound research institute.

Orchidea 2026: Orchestration Assistée par Ordinateur

Thu, 16 Apr 2026

One-day workshop at IRCAM in Paris on Orchidea 2026, exploring computer-assisted orchestration for modern composers. Attendees dive into algorithmic tools, scoring workflows, and new interfaces shaping contemporary ensemble writing.

Max — Perfectionnement en Anglais 2026

Tue, 28 Apr 2026

An IRCAM-hosted Max workshop in Paris, exploring contemporary electronic music techniques, sound design, and live-patch workflows at the renowned institute for advanced music research. Aimed at students and professionals seeking hands-on, language-enabled instruction.

Le Pari du Dessin

Thu, 7 May 2026

Experience contemporary and electroacoustic music at IRCAM, Paris's renowned institute for musical research. Le Pari du Dessin presents experimental works in a cutting-edge venue, blending live performance with immersive sound design in a night dedicated to new music.

Free

Contemporary music workshop for youth at IRCAM

Sun, 10 May 2026

A contemporary music workshop for young audiences at IRCAM in Paris, exploring digital sound and electroacoustic techniques. This hands-on session invites kids to experiment with electronic sound, guided by IRCAM's renowned researchers and composers.

Capteurs, Interfaces et Machine Learning Interactif pour la Musique

Fri, 22 May 2026

An IRCAM event exploring sensor interfaces and interactive machine learning for music, highlighting experimental approaches to human–machine interaction in contemporary sound within a renowned music research institute in Paris.

Le pari de l'œuvre: Morton Feldman at IRCAM

Thu, 4 Jun 2026

A concert at IRCAM in Paris as part of Le pari de l'œuvre, presenting Morton Feldman's immersive, quiet textures. Housed in the renowned contemporary-music institute, the program invites attentive listening to elusive timing and delicate soundscapes.

Free

Two-day digital youth workshop at IRCAM

Sun, 14 Jun 2026

Two-day digital workshop for youth at IRCAM in Paris, exploring contemporary music and music technology. Participants engage in hands-on sound creation and interactive projects inside a world-class research institute.

Free

Digital youth workshops at IRCAM (July 11–12, 2026)

Sun, 12 Jul 2026

Two-day digital workshop for young audiences at IRCAM in Paris, exploring contemporary music technology through hands-on sessions in sound design, synthesis, and composition, hosted by the renowned institute for acoustic research.

Jazz Matisse at IRCAM

Sun, 26 Jul 2026

Jazz Matisse at IRCAM, the Paris-based contemporary music institute. A live jazz performance in IRCAM's renowned acoustic setting, blending tradition with contemporary experimentation. An evening of innovative sounds from acclaimed musicians in a world-class venue.