Largest Paris Audio Video Show in history

The Paris Audio Video Show (PAVS) has become the largest edition in its history, continuing the legacy of the Son & Image Festival, which has over forty years of history. The event was created in 2018 and has been held at the Palais des Congrès in Paris since 2022.

Attendance rises in 2025

Attendance figures show 32,000 visitors in 2024, rising to 33,450 in 2025. The fair brings together more than 500 French and international brands across 130 exhibitors each autumn, covering two levels with displays of high-fidelity audio, home cinema, televisions, and projectors.

Expanded event offerings

Since 2024, the event has also included musical instruments, DJing, lighting, and sound systems. Previous editions have had notable patrons including Jean-Michel Jarre, Pascal Obispo, Éric Serra, and Cut Killer.

Event schedule and dates

The event schedule includes four time slots: Friday, October 23, from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.: press and professionals only; Saturday, October 24, from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.: general public; Sunday, October 25, from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.: general public; Monday, October 26, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.: press and professionals only.

Confirmed brands and product highlights

Confirmed brands include Cabasse, Cambridge Audio, DALI, Focal, Technics, and Yamaha for high-fidelity audio. Beyerdynamic, Sennheiser, and Audio-Technica represent headphones. Sony, Hisense, and Xgimi are present on the image side, and Fender, Gibson, Shure, and Genelec on the musical instruments and sound systems side.

Exhibits and performances

Demonstrations on level 3 and the mezzanine will focus on high-end speakers, OLED and Mini-LED screens, portable headphones, and home cinema installations. On a lower floor, visitors can try guitars, synthesizers, and turntables, while artists and DJs will perform on stage. The On Stage by Son-Vidéo.com stage will host interviews with brands.

Participating brands and special events

Participating brands on Saturday include Philips, Sony, Yamaha, TCL, WiiM, and Audio-Technica. On Sunday, Meze Audio, Argon Audio, Marantz, Focal, DALI, Technics, and Cambridge Audio are expected. Klipsch and Onkyo, celebrating their 80th anniversary, will host an audiophile bar inspired by Japanese listening cafes. Free concerts will be held in the Grand Amphitheater, along with workshops on mixing and playing, and conferences.

Ticketing and access

Ticketing is available on Billetweb. A two-day ticket costs 10 euros at full price and 8 euros at reduced price when purchased in advance. On-site prices are 20 euros at full price and 15 euros at reduced price, reserved for students and job seekers. Entry is free for those under 12 years old with a two-day ticket. As last year, Frandroid offers access to a day of choice during the fair. To reserve, follow the link provided.