New Order Play Surprise Set at Versailles for 'Marie Antoinette' Anniversary Party
British band New Order played an unannounced surprise set at the Palace of Versailles, invited by director Sofia Coppola for the 20th-anniversary opening party of her film Marie Antoinette. The band was backed by a four-piece string quartet from Manchester. News of the performance was shared afterward by the band's official social channels.
Who was there
Guests and fans in attendance included film stars Kirsten Dunst and Jason Schwartzman, French electronic duo Air, Phoenix frontman Thomas Mars, Rashida Jones, and director Francis Ford Coppola.
New Order's recent live shows have typically featured a full band lineup, so the addition of a string quartet was a special arrangement for this event, tailored to the party's setting and the film's anniversary theme.
The 'Marie Antoinette' anniversary exhibition
Running alongside the anniversary celebrations is a Marie Antoinette exhibition supported by Cartier, staged at the Petit Trianon within the Versailles estate.
- Exhibition: Marie Antoinette 20th-anniversary exhibition
- Location: Petit Trianon, Palace of Versailles
- Dates: now through January 24, 2027
- Supported by: Cartier
What we don't know yet
The source does not specify the exact date of the surprise performance, the setlist, or whether footage will be officially released.