Tess Merlot (born Tess van der Zwet, Leiderdorp, 1990) is a Dutch chansonnière based in The Hague. Her debut album Laissez-moi (2021) established her as a leading voice in the Dutch chanson scene, and her second album Chante la vie (2024) consists entirely of original songs. She also produces the chanson podcast Enchanté for regional broadcaster Omroep West and receives regular airplay on NPO Radio 1, 2 and 5.
Tess Merlot performs on August 23, 2026 at the outdoor festival Montmartre at the Sluis in Leidschendam.
Tess Merlot and nine musicians from the Residentie Orkest Den Haag perform on November 8, 2026 at De Oostkerk in Middelburg.
On May 25, 2025, Tess Merlot performed an XL show with band and string quartet at the Koninklijke Schouwburg in Den Haag, where the vinyl version of Chante la vie was released.
In March 2024, her second album Chante la vie was released, featuring exclusively original songs written together with pianist and arranger Guillaume Marcenac.
In November 2023, Tess Merlot performed a sold-out show in the main hall of PAARD Den Haag, together with the Residentie Orkest.
Haagse chanson singer Tess Merlot performs classics by Brel and Piaf alongside her own work at Podium Aan Zee.
Tess Merlot and nine musicians from the Residentie Orkest Den Haag perform French chansons by Aznavour, Brel and Piaf alongside Tess's own compositions in an intimate ensemble setting.
An intimate evening of French Christmas music and winter tales with chanson singer Tess Merlot and pianist Guillaume Marcenac, featuring classics by Piaf, Aznavour and Dalida.
Tess Merlot brings her glamorous French-style Christmas show Oh La La Noel to Brinkhuis Laren.
Tess Merlot and pianist Guillaume Marcenac perform French Christmas songs and chansons inspired by Piaf and Aznavour.
Tess Merlot performs an intimate concert of French chansons at Podium Islemunda.
