Eric Clapton in concert at Paris' Accor Arena in May 2024

After a 14-year absence, Eric Clapton finally announces his return to the stage in France with a series of dates next spring. Get your diaries ready! The famous British guitarist plans to perform in Lyon on May 29 and at Les Arènes de Nîmes on May 31. Just before that, Eric Clapton will be reuniting with his fans in Paris and the Ile-de-France region at two huge concerts scheduled at theAccor Arena in Paris on Sunday May 26 and Monday May 27, 2024.

Eric Clapton 's return to Paris is sure to arouse euphoria among his many nostalgic fans. So don't miss the opening of ticket sales, with pre-sales accessible from November 14 at 10am, followed by the general on-sale date of November 16 at 11am. Note that the Accor Arena pre-sale is already open!

For younger fans, we remind you thatEric Clapton is considered by many to be a legendary guitarist. In 2011, Rolling Stone magazine placed him second in its " 100 Greatest Guitarists of All Time" ranking, just behind Jimi Hendrix!

Born in 1945, the British musician played in a number of major bands, including The Yardbirds, Cream, Blind Faith, Derek and the Dominos, Bluesbreakers and The Dirty Mac. But Eric Clapton has also made a career as a solo artist, releasing some twenty records since the early 70s. His greatest hits include"Sunshine of Your Love" (1967),"Layla","Cocaine" (1977) and"Tears in Heaven" (1992).

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Eric Clapton, who has become a rarity in recent years, has decided to return to the stage and reunite with his most loyal fans for a series of not-to-be-missed concerts in France in 2024, as part of a European tour celebrating his 60-year career! So don't miss out on May 26 and 27 at theAccor Arena in Paris.

Paris' Accor Arena: the temple of entertainment in the 12th arrondissement
Paris' Accor Arena, formerly the Palais omnisports de Paris-Bercy, was inaugurated in 1984. For almost 40 years now, this famous entertainment venue in the capital's 12th arrondissement has been delighting the eyes and ears of Parisians with legendary concerts, comedy shows and landmark sporting events. [Read more]