In 2025, a new kind of live event experience is set to tour internationally, blending technology, music, and immersive visuals. Cercle Odyssey, a large-scale touring concert produced by the French collective Cercle, will combine 360° projection, live performance, and artistic storytelling in a format designed to challenge the conventions of traditional concerts.
Running from April to June 2025, Cercle Odyssey will stage 30 shows across 15 dates in Mexico City, Los Angeles, and Paris. The tour is expected to reach more than 150,000 attendees. Featuring performances by globally recognised artists such as Moby and Empire of the Sun, the event also includes contributions from visual artists, with a creative direction inspired by Homer’s Odyssey.
Cercle, best known for producing live electronic music performances in visually striking global locations—including mountaintops, castles, and UNESCO World Heritage Sites—describes the project as a reimagining of the concert format. According to the production team, the goal is to create a fully immersive experience that explores the relationship between humans and nature through sound and vision.
To realise this vision, Cercle Odyssey will incorporate advanced projection technologies. Panasonic has been named as the event’s technical partner for video projection, providing the hardware required to deliver the 360° visual experience. The production will use 2,300 square metres of projection space per venue, covering walls and ceilings to fully surround the audience.
Event technology specialists ETC Onlyview will handle the installation and configuration of Panasonic’s PT-RQ50K projectors, which offer 50,000 lumens of brightness and native 4K resolution (4096 x 2160). Each venue will use 20 projectors equipped with Panasonic’s ET-D3QW200 short-throw lenses to project images in a circular configuration. Two projectors will be stacked in each segment of the setup to maximise brightness and clarity. In addition, six compact PT-RQ35K projectors (30,000 lumens) will be placed discreetly near the stage to project complementary visuals onto the ceiling.
The technical choice of projection over LED walls also contributes to one of the production’s central concerns: sustainability. The organisers have taken several steps to reduce the tour’s environmental impact, including sourcing all sound, lighting, and projection equipment locally in each city to limit transportation emissions. Projectors also consume less energy than LED screens, particularly in large-scale formats.
The PT-RQ50K projectors are built for high-performance, large-scale use and are designed to be durable and low-maintenance. With up to 20,000 hours of operation without the need for lamp or filter replacements, the model is well-suited to intensive touring schedules. Its modular design also allows for easier transport and setup compared to bulkier LED installations.
While the scale and ambition of Cercle Odyssey mark a first for the touring concert scene, it reflects broader trends in live entertainment. Audiences are increasingly seeking experiences that go beyond passive viewing. From projection mapping to augmented reality, event producers are experimenting with technologies that heighten emotional impact and immersion.
By combining narrative structure, visual spectacle, and live music within an enveloping projection space, Cercle Odysseyenters this evolving space with a distinctive concept. The tour also provides a real-world case study in how high-end visual technologies can be deployed sustainably at scale.
Whether Cercle Odyssey sets a new benchmark for the future of concerts remains to be seen. What is certain is that audiences in Paris, Los Angeles, and Mexico City will be among the first to witness a new experiment in experiential performance—where technology and artistry meet in the round.
