Metallica in concert at the Stade de France: everything you need to know

Published by Caroline de Sortiraparis · Published on May 16, 2023 at 05:30 p.m.
Metallica in concert in Paris this week! This is the musical event that metal fans have been waiting for for several months now. Here we are at last! On Wednesday 17th and Friday 19th of May 2023, the American thrash metal band will play the Stade de France twice. So, when will the doors open? At what time does the Metallica concert start? Who are the opening acts? How to get to the stadium? Here is all you need to know!

Master of Puppets ", " For Whom the Bell Tolls ", " Enter Sandman " or " The Unforgiven "... which songs will Metallica play on Wednesday 17 and Friday 19 May 2023 at the Stade de France? For the moment, the suspense remains. Because, for this new world tour, entitled"M72 World Tour", the American band has decided to play totally different setlists. Also, none of the songs played on May 17 will be played again on May 19 at the Stade de France! A good news for the numerous fans of the American band who will have a nice overview of the incredible discography of the band!

But before discovering these songs played live by Metallica, here are all the answers to the questions you may have. What time do the doors of the Stade de France open? What time does the Metallica concert start? Who are the opening acts? How do I get to the Stade de France by public transportation? What are the forbidden objects in the stadium? Here is everything you need to know!

Concerning the schedule, you should know that the Stade de France has indicated on its website that the doors will open at 4:30 pm. Metallica is expected on stage at 8:30 pm.

What about the opening acts? As announced by Metallica, the French public will be entitled to two opening acts each night. To top it all off, these opening acts will not be identical on May 17 and 19. On the other hand, the schedule does not change. The first group will take the stage at 6pm, while the second will continue to heat the Stadium from 7pm!

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Schedule of the program on May 17

  • 4:30 pm : Opening of the doors
  • 18h00 : 1st part / Ice Nine Kills
  • 7pm: 2nd part / Epica
  • 8:30 pm : METALLICA

Program on May 19th

  • 4:30 pm: Doors open
  • 6:00 pm : 1st part / Mammoth WVH
  • 7pm : 2nd part / Architects
  • 8:30 pm : METALLICA

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If you plan to come to the Stade de France by public transport, you should know that it is possible to take the metro (lines 12 or 13), but also the RER (RER B and D). Here is all the practical information you need to get to the Stadium quickly and to leave more easily, depending on your access door.

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The Stade de France also reminds you that several objects are forbidden within its enclosure such as large bags (all types of bags larger than A4 size - backpack, hiking bag, sports bag...), objects that could be used as a weapon or as a means of transport.), objects likely to be used as projectiles (glass objects, helmets, foghorns, misters, bottles even smaller than 33 cl, water bottles...), but also"large umbrellas with a pointed metal part","safety shoes or shoes with an external metal frame", or any alcoholic drink. You can find the whole list on the official website of the Stade de France.

On the other hand, small umbrellas are allowed (unless the weather does not justify it), juice boxes of less than 25cl (per unit), handbags, small bags and backpacks (A4 size maximum).

Finally, the fans will have something to do between the two concerts in Paris, since Metallica has planned several events: pop-up store, screening at the Grand Rex, special evening at the Bataclan or a meeting with Ross Halfin... Take your pick!

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Practical information

Dates and Opening Time
From May 17, 2023 to May 19, 2023

× Approximate opening times: to confirm opening times, please contact the establishment.

    Location

    93200 Saint-Denis
    93200 Saint Denis

    Route planner

    Official website
    www.metallica.com

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