Paul McCartney in concert at Paris La Défense Arena: everything you need to know

Published by Caroline de Sortiraparis · Photos by Caroline de Sortiraparis · Published on December 3, 2024 at 11:02 a.m.
An event at the Paris La Défense Arena this week! Europe's largest indoor venue welcomes Paul McCartney for the second time. This time, the ex-Beatles performs in the Hauts-de-Seine on Wednesday December 4 and Thursday December 5, 2024, as part of his "Got Back" tour. So, when are the venue's doors due to open? Is an opening act on the menu? What time will the British singer and musician take to the stage? How do you get to the venue by public transport? Here's everything you need to know before coming to Paris La Défense Arena for one of these two Paul McCartney concerts in Paris!

Remember, on November 28, 2018, Paul McCartney landed at Paris La Défense Arena for the first time on the occasion of his "Freshen Up" tour. Just over six years after that sublime concert, the ex-Beatles announced his return to this immense venue in the Hauts-de-Seine region, this time with two shows on the program. To be experienced on Wednesday December 4 and Thursday December 5, 2024, these two exceptional concerts by the British singer and musician are part of his"Got Back" tour, launched in the United States in 2022.

Thousands of spectators at the Paris La Défense Arena were treated to Paul McCartney's legendary solo compositions, as well as those written with Wings and from the Beatles' rich repertoire. Timeless songs that continue to thrill us to this day.

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A living legend returns to the capital! The Paris La Défense Arena has announced the arrival of Paul McCartney for two exceptional concerts on Wednesday December 4 and Thursday December 5, 2024. The British artist and former Beatle will be visiting Europe's biggest arena as part of his "Got Back" tour. [Read more]

But when are the doors due to open on December 4 and 5, 2024? Is there an opening act? What time will Paul McCartney be on stage? The Paris La Défense Arena has lifted the veil on the practical and useful information you need to know in order to best prepare for your visit.

The doors of the Paris La Défense Arena will open to the general public at 5.30pm on Wednesday and Thursday. Please note, there will be no opening act. Paul McCartney is expected on stage at 8pm on both nights.

Paul McCartney concert schedule in Paris

Wednesday, December 4th 2024

  • 5:30 pm: Doors open to the general public
  • 8:00 pm: Paul McCartney show

Thursday, December 5, 2024

  • 5:30 pm: Doors open to the general public
  • 8:00 pm: Paul McCartney show

"Due to reinforced security at the entrance to the venue", Paris La Défense Arena recommends that spectators"arrive early enough to avoid delays."

How to get to Paris La Défense Arena

Another piece of information concerns transport to and from the venue. In view of the large crowds expected, the venue is inviting spectators to use public transport to get to and from the Paris La Défense Arena.

As a reminder, you can take metro line 1 (La Défense stop), RER line A (La Défense stop or Nanterre-Préfecture stop), or tramway T2 (La Défense stop).

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Europe's largest indoor venue is located in Paris, not far from the Grande Arche de La Défense. Throughout the year, the Paris La Défense Arena hosts numerous concerts, shows and sporting events. Planning to go there soon? Here are a few practical tips to help you prepare your visit and get to the Paris La Défense Arena easily. [Read more]

Locate your entrance

Paris La Défense Arena has several different entrances, depending on where you sit in the hall. Therefore, " the coloured access indicated on your ticket (yellow, red or purple) helps you to find your way around, but does not represent a compulsory passage point for screening ", explains the Paris La Défense Arena, which advises you to go directly to the entrances indicated below:

Wednesday, December 4, 2024

  • Entrance to the seated seating area is via entrance 32;
  • Entrances to the pit, Diamond packs & Ruby packs are via entrance 33;
  • Entrances for Emerald packs are via door 42.
  • Entrances to level 1 are via entrances 5, 34 and 60;
  • Entrances to level 4 will be via entrances 8 and 56;
  • Entrances to dressing rooms & lounges are via entrances 21, 39 & 55;
  • Access for people with disabilities and reduced mobility will be via :
    • Entrance 38 for level 1;
    • Entrance 56 for level 4.

Thursday, December 5, 2024

  • Entrance to the seated area is via entrance 32;
  • Entrances to the pit, Diamond packs & Ruby packs are via entrance 33;
  • Entrances for Emerald packs are via door 42.
  • Entrances to level 1 are via entrances 5, 34 and 60;
  • Entrances to level 4 will be via entrances 8 and 56;
  • Entrances to dressing rooms & lounges are via entrances 21, 39 & 55;
  • Access for people with disabilities and reduced mobility will be via :
    • Entrance 38 for level 1;
    • Entrance 56 for level 4.

"For reasons of ease and fluidity of access, access to security checks is not organized solely by order of arrival of spectators in the queue, but also takes into account the category of ticket and the fluidity of passage at the various points" Paris La Défense Arena would like to point out.

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Forbidden items

On its website,Paris La Défense Arena sets out the list of prohibited items at concerts, " in accordance with legislation governing establishments open to the public ". Forbidden are "all dangerous and illicit objects that are bulky, that could be used as projectiles and that could be a danger to spectators, visitors or artists, or that could be diverted from their intended use for malicious purposes ", such as bags over 10 liters, glass and metal containers over 50 cl, helmets, alcoholic beverages, noisemakers (horns, bells, etc.), rolling objects (skateboards, rollerblades, etc.) and unauthorized cameras.

On the other hand, small handbags (under 10 liters), retractable umbrellas and plastic bottles and water bottles under 50cl are authorized. For more information, visit the Paris La Défense Arena website.

Leave the room

Once the concert is over, we recommend that you return to Paris via La Défense station (Line 1 / RER A).

For all other directions, go to La Défense station for the Transilien L line. " If you're taking public transport to Saint-Germain-en-Laye, Cergy and Poissy, you can get to Nanterre Préfecture station and take the RER A," adds Paris La Défense Arena.

Enjoy the Paul McCartney concert!

Practical information

Dates and Opening Time
From December 4, 2024 to December 5, 2024

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

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    99 Jardin de l'Arche
    92000 Nanterre

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