Charlie Winston - Tournée

Charlie Winston at Transbordeur: a night shaped for Lyon’s audience

At Transbordeur, we are thrilled to welcome Charlie Winston for a date that brings his singular blend of folk, pop, and acoustic soul into our house sound. The artist’s recent momentum is unmistakable: following the release of As I Am, a record marked by intimate songwriting and a refined, modern production approach in collaboration with French songwriter-producer Vianney, his live profile has only grown stronger. On stage, this artistic period comes alive through songs that balance warmth and urgency, with recent highlights such as Algorithm and Exile standing alongside fan favorites from earlier chapters of his career. Our team is shaping a show design that suits Winston’s range—from a whisper-soft ballad to a stomp-and-clap anthem—leveraging Transbordeur’s flexible stage and dynamic lighting rigs to frame the storytelling at the heart of his performance. As a venue known for its clear sightlines and energetic yet carefully tuned acoustics, we aim to create the kind of close connection between artist and audience that Winston thrives on, amplifying every breath of his voice and the grain of his guitar for this Lyon audience.

What the live experience feels like inside Transbordeur

Charlie Winston’s concerts unfold like a conversation: intimate, percussive, and open to surprise. Our production is set to support that flow, with crisp vocal presence and warm, natural instrument tones that reward both the quietest passages and the joyous, full-venue singalongs. Expect the recent material—Algorithm and Exile in particular—to anchor the narrative of the evening, their rhythmic pulse and layered harmonies built to bloom in our main hall. Then there are the modern classics that first introduced many listeners to his world: Like a Hobo, Hello Alone, In Your Hands, and the ever-infectious Kick the Bucket often inspire spontaneous choral moments, something Transbordeur’s horseshoe footprint amplifies beautifully. Winston’s stagecraft is both playful and sincere; he shifts from guitar to piano, loops a lick into a groove, and invites the room into the arrangement with handclaps or call-and-response. Our lighting will follow these arcs with warm gradients and intimate spot work, widening into kinetic, color-forward looks when the band leans into uptempo territory, so the evening breathes with him—close, then expansive, then close again.

From our vantage point, the artist’s current artistic moment is about distillation: songwriting that speaks plainly and production that leaves space for humanity. That’s why As I Am resonates so strongly in a live setting, where a lyric’s smallest turn or a melodic twist can ripple through the room. As Winston continues touring, he has been revisiting catalog favorites with fresh arrangements and weaving recent material into the set in ways that highlight his storytelling—expect a few reimagined transitions, extended intros, or stripped-back codas crafted specifically for a venue like Transbordeur. Our team loves hosting performances that encourage that kind of elasticity: we keep the stage footprint versatile, the monitor world precise, and the room tuned for both acoustic nuance and rhythmic lift. Around the hall, our bars and foyers are set to keep the energy flowing before and after the show, while our crew remains focused on smooth arrivals and comfortable positioning for every guest. For this Lyon date at Transbordeur, the spotlight is on the craft of a songwriter who communicates directly and generously—an artist in forward motion, carrying new songs to the stage while honoring the pieces his audience has carried with them for years.