Paris 2024 Opening Ceremony: everything you need to know about the organization and visibility of the high platforms

For several weeks now, Parisians and tourists have been able to see the bleachers being installed on the lower quays and bridges, to welcome spectators from all over the world to the opening ceremony. But what about the organization of the upper quays for the opening ceremony?

The Olympic Games Opening Ceremony is just around the corner! As a reminder, it will take place on July 26, 2024 from 7:30 pm to 11:30 pm in Paris! A true river spectacle, with a 6 km course on the Seine, it's the first time that an opening ceremony will take place under the open sky.

In Paris, numerous bleachers have been set up for several weeks now on the lower quays and on some bridges to accommodate 100,000 ticket-paying spectators from all over the world. On the upper quays, 222,000 spectators who have managed to get free tickets are expected to attend, but how are the non-stadium seating arrangements for the opening ceremony organized, and how visible will they be?

If you're lucky enough to have tickets for the Quais Hautes, get ready to stand for the whole ceremony! The Quais Hautes are divided into sixteen sections all along the Seine, from the Quai Henri-IV to the Quai Branly. While we still don't know exactly how each section will be organized, we do know that watching the opening ceremony from the upper quays will allow you to fully experience the atmosphere of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games opening ceremony , with music and refreshment points, but not necessarily to have optimal visibility .

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How visible will the high quays be for the opening ceremony of the Paris 2024 Olympics?

Here again, the answer is unclear. It depends on which section of the high platforms you're on, but also on the number of people in your section, as there will be no overhead seating. On the other hand, in case of reduced visibility, the ceremony will be broadcast on giant screens (65 screens are planned along the entire route), and above all, the opening ceremony of the 2024 Olympics should also have part of its show organized in the air! All you have to do is look up to admire the spectacle.

How best to organize your arrival on the upper quays?

The 16 sections vary in size, but will all be equipped with toilets, water fountains and refreshment areas. For those arriving as early as 3.30pm, please bring umbrellas or raincoats, as a few drops are to be expected. Please note that doors to the upper quays open at 3.30pm and close at 6.30pm. You can find all the information you need to access your zone on the Paris 2024 application (zone name, entrance, itinerary). For precise information on your access zone, click here . The countdown is on for the Opening Ceremony of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games!