Miley Cyrus continues to amaze the world at large. Credit to Kevin Mazur/Getty Images for Spotify.
Los Angeles, California (June 23, 2025)- On Wednesday night, June 18, Paris witnessed the long-awaited return of Miley Cyrus, who hadn’t performed in the city for over a decade. As fans poured into the legendary, chandelier-lit Maxim’s de Paris, they entered without knowing just how unforgettable the night would be. What followed was an hour of raw vocals, surprise medleys, heartfelt speeches, and iconic fashion—everything one could hope for from Cyrus, and more.
The concert marked a historic moment as Cyrus became only the second artist to headline a Spotify Billions Club Live show, joining The Weeknd in that elite honor. The performance, which was filmed for a forthcoming concert film set to release later this summer, celebrated her catalog of billion-streaming hits on the platform. But even with such a massive milestone, Cyrus opted for a setting that was anything but grandiose. Just a few hundred lucky fans were packed into the venue’s downstairs room, offering a level of intimacy rarely seen in the pop megastar’s orbit.
Cyrus kicked off the show with “Flowers,” holding a bouquet given by a fan as she ad-libbed the lyric “no regrets, baby.” She then took the audience on a journey through her evolution as an artist, blending past and present with a show-stopping medley of two of her biggest songs—“The Climb” and “We Can’t Stop.” “We put this together just for all of you tonight,” she told the crowd, dressed in a crystal-studded Mugler gown. The medley drew emotional cheers, capturing the arc of Cyrus’ career from Disney teen idol to fearless genre-blending icon.
Between songs, Cyrus offered reflections that were as raw and generous as her vocals. Introducing “The Climb,” she spoke about struggle as the place where the truest version of oneself is forged. “Everything in my life that I can stand here and be proud of at one point was towering over me like a mountain,” she said, triggering roaring approval from the crowd.
The setlist was packed with fan favorites, each of which has passed the 1 billion-stream mark on Spotify. From the somber elegance of “Angels Like You,” performed with only a piano, to a stripped-back “Wrecking Ball,” Cyrus proved once again that her voice alone can command any stage. “You are the earth angels that make my life heaven,” she told fans before singing, reminding them how personal the connection runs.
Midway through the show, Cyrus changed outfits—trading her flowing dress for a Mugler corset and tailored suit jacket, her hair now swept into an elegant updo. Re-emerging with her full band, including a string quartet and guitarist Maxx Morando, she embraced the glam-rock energy of her Something Beautiful era. At one point, a fan shouted that she looked “super French,” a comment that led to a spontaneous decision to name her backing band exactly that: Super French.
Closing the night with Something Beautiful standouts “End of the World” and “More to Lose,” Cyrus spoke about the theme of resilience in her music and in the world around her. “A lot of my songs are about resilience, and I’m very proud of that,” she said. Midway through “More to Lose,” she turned to Morando and, smiling through what she described as “too much crying,” pivoted into a surprise performance of “Easy Lover,” adding an extended outro filled with crowd interaction, dancing, and kisses blown to the tightly packed audience.
Finally, in a moment that felt cinematic in every way, she took a bow, flashed her outfit one last time, and slipped behind red velvet curtains, perfectly echoing her own lyric: “Let’s go to Paris, I don’t care if we get lost in the scene.”
And for those lucky enough to be there, getting lost in that scene was exactly what made the night unforgettable.
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