This Friday, September 8, 2023, while fans of the oval ball will be attentively watching the Rugby World Cup kick-off at the Stade de France, Björk fans will be at theAccor Arena in Paris for the Icelandic singer's only concert in the capital.
After Lisbon and Madrid, it's the turn of the City of Light to vibrate to the rhythm of Björk's eagerly-awaited"Cornucopia" show. Just over a year after her sublime concert at La Seine Musicale, Björk returns to Paris with a new show directed by the Icelandic artist herself and Lucrecia Martel, with the assistance of artistic director James Merry. In a press release issued on August 31, the Punk music promoter reveals that"Cornucopia" is " the very first production where the creators surround themselves with a theater team and artists ".
The staging promises to be grandiose and sparkling, with costumes as incredible as ever, as well as digital visuals created by Tobias Gremmler, Andy Huang, Nick Knight, M/M, and an imposing stage designed by Chiara Stephenson. A set of 7 flutes is also announced, as well as percussion and other electronic instruments that are sure to delight your ears.
As for the setlist, Björk will, of course, pay tribute to her latest opus,"Fossora", released in 2022. The talented Nordic singer, now 57, will also take the opportunity to perform a few tracks from"Utopia", released in 2017, and others from even earlier opuses.
So when are the doors of theAccor Arena in Paris due to open on Friday, September 8, 2023? Is an opening act on the program? And what time does Björk plan to take to the stage? The answer is provided by the Accor Arena in Paris, which, in a message posted on its social networks, has indicated that the doors will open at 6:30pm. And watch out, because there will be no opening act for this Björk show in Paris. As for the Icelandic artist, she's due on stage at 8:00 pm. The venue in Paris's 12th arrondissement specifies that photos and videos are prohibited.
Program schedule:
The Accor Arena in Paris can be reached by public transport on lines 6 and 14 of the metro (Bercy station) or by RER A (Gare de Lyon station), from where it's a ten-minute walk.
In addition, several items remain prohibited within the Paris Accor Arena. "In accordance with legislation governing establishments open to the public, it is forbidden to bring into the Accor Arena any object that is bulky or presents a danger to others or to oneself. All such objects may be deposited in a locker ", the website states. These include motorcycle helmets, rigid umbrellas, flagpoles, glass bottles, cans, water bottles (metal and plastic), plastic bottles (over 50 cl) and selfie poles.
Enjoy the concert!
Dates and Opening Time
On September 8, 2023
Starts at 06:30 p.m.
Location
Accor Arena
8 Boulevard de Bercy
75012 Paris 12
Access
Metro line 6 or 14 "Bercy" station
Official website
www.accorarena.com