Bastille Day at VAVIN
Bastille Day Chanson Night
A chanson-like tribute to the French spirit of freedom and humanism.
One evening, one glass, one French story
Celebrate Bastille Day through music, wine, and the art of living.
Every Bastille Day, Vavin celebrates this meaningful occasion through cultural and artistic events, inviting everyone to immerse themselves in French history, art, and the art of living.
This year, on Saturday, July 11, Vavin will take guests on a musical journey through iconic French chansons, gathering lovers of music and French culture in a celebration without borders or time difference.
- Date
- Saturday, July 11
- Time
- 20:00 - 22:00
- Entry fee
- 999 NTD
- Included
- 1 glass of wine
- Address
- Vavin 酒盒子, 1F, No. 59, Lane 248, Section 3, Zhongxiao E Rd, Da'an District, Taipei City
Vavin evening format
A cultural night with wine woven into the experience.
Guests will receive 1 glass of wine upon arrival, with access to a curated event wine list and exclusive dining offers created for the occasion.
Chanson history
Poetry, storytelling, and a very French sense of humanity.
French chanson literally means "song", but it has come to represent a musical tradition centered on poetic lyrics, storytelling, and emotional expression.
Modern chanson emerged in the cafes and cabarets of late 19th-century Paris. It gave voice to ordinary people - workers, outcasts, dreamers, and the forgotten - becoming a reflection of society rich with humanity, irony, and social commentary.
Unlike pop traditions where rhythm and melody often lead, chanson places words at the center. A great chanson is a finely crafted poem set to music.
About the performers
Three voices shaping the evening.
Singer
Shuya Fan
Singer-songwriter, lyricist, multidisciplinary performer, and visual artist, Shuya Fan brings poetic sensibility, storytelling, and cross-disciplinary creativity to the stage.
Instrumentalist
CJ Wu
A professional keyboardist and musician based in Taiwan, CJ brings more than two decades of performance experience across jazz, R&B, pop, Broadway musicals, and live cultural events.
Concert narrator
Johnny Chang
A Taiwanese musician and founder of Do Music, Johnny Chang brings more than 20 years of experience in composition, arranging, production, recording, and sound design.
Featured pieces
A short map of French memory and freedom.
La Marseillaise
Composed in 1792 during the French Revolution, La Marseillaise became an enduring cultural emblem of liberty, equality, fraternity, and democratic movements around the world.
Sympathique
Light, playful, and quietly rebellious, Sympathique captures modern weariness and the longing for freedom with unmistakable French nonconformity.
Les Champs-Elysees
Like wine, chanson carries terroir. Les Champs-Elysees turns a Paris avenue into a symbol of everyday encounters, shared warmth, and the art de vivre.
Reservation
Join the Bastille Day Chanson Night at VAVIN.
Please add Vavin on LINE to make a reservation. Seats, wine list, and dining offers should be confirmed directly with VAVIN before attendance.
Reserve via LINE
