Paris, June 26 – July 2026 is shaping up to be an unparalleled month for music lovers in Paris, as a constellation of international music giants is set to perform in the city’s premier venues. With all major concerts already sold out, lucky ticket holders are in for a series of electrifying, large-scale spectacles.
Guns N’ Roses Kicks Off July with Two Nights of Hard Rock
The legendary hard rock band Guns N’ Roses will ignite the Accor Arena on July 1st and 3rd, 2026, as part of their ‘World Tour 2026’. Axl Rose, Slash, and Duff McKagan are reuniting for two explosive evenings, with Mammoth WVH, Wolfgang Van Halen’s project, opening the shows. Fans can anticipate an extensive setlist featuring global hits like ‘Welcome To The Jungle’, ‘Sweet Child O’ Mine’, and ‘Paradise City’, alongside some rare tracks.
System of a Down Returns to France with Two Monumental Shows
Highly anticipated alternative metal band System of a Down will make a monumental return to France, performing at the Stade de France on July 2nd and 4th, 2026. Each night is expected to draw over 80,000 fans. Serj Tankian, Daron Malakian, Shavo Odadjian, and John Dolmayan will be joined by Queens of the Stone Age and Acid Bath as opening acts, promising a festival-worthy lineup.
Bad Bunny Brings Reggaeton Extravaganza to La Défense Arena
Puerto Rican superstar Bad Bunny is finally coming to the Paris region, headlining the Paris La Défense Arena on July 4th and 5th, 2026, for his ‘DeBÍ TiRAR MáS FOToS World Tour’. Europe’s largest indoor venue, accommodating over 40,000 spectators for concerts, will host a show designed for grand stages, featuring stunning visual productions inspired by his January 2025 album. As the first Latino artist to achieve 100 entries on the Billboard Hot 100, Bad Bunny’s return to Europe for the first time since 2019 makes these two Parisian dates an unmissable event.
The Weeknd Dominates Stade de France with Four Nights of ‘After Hours Til Dawn Tour’
Abel Tesfaye, known as The Weeknd, will transform the Stade de France into his summer headquarters, performing on July 8th, 10th, 11th, and 12th, 2026, as part of his ‘After Hours Til Dawn Tour’. This unprecedented four-night residency in France’s largest sports arena promises to be a memorable spectacle, featuring pyrotechnics, immersive videos, precision sound, and a setlist drawing from his albums ‘After Hours’, ‘Dawn FM’, and ‘Hurry Up Tomorrow’. Playboi Carti will be the opening act. Having sold out over 40 stadiums across the United States and Latin America, The Weeknd arrives in Paris at the peak of his career, making these four dates a major highlight of summer 2026.
Def Leppard’s Historic Return After 38 Years
In a truly historic event, Def Leppard will return to the Accor Arena on July 8th, 2026, marking their first Parisian concert since 1988. Joe Elliott and his Sheffield bandmates, inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2019 and boasting over 110 million albums sold worldwide, will be supported by Extreme. Fans can expect to hear classics like ‘Pour Some Sugar On Me’, ‘Love Bites’, and ‘Photograph’ in a venue that holds up to 20,300 spectators. The 38-year wait adds significant anticipation to this unique French date.
BTS to Shake Stade de France: ARMYs Hold Their Breath
The world’s most influential K-Pop group, BTS, is set to electrify Saint-Denis, performing at the Stade de France on July 17th and 18th, 2026. These two Parisian dates are among the few European stops on their tour. With spectacular staging, a fan-focused setlist, and infectious energy, each visit by the South Korean septet to France is an event in itself. General ticket sales, which opened on January 24th, 2026, saw phenomenal demand, with additional tickets released on June 19th, 2026. The rarity of BTS’s European dates alone makes these two concerts one of the most anticipated musical moments in Paris this summer.
Scorpions Celebrate 60 Years with a Grand Show at Accor Arena
When Scorpions announce a concert titled ‘Coming Home’, it’s clear the evening will be emotional. The iconic German rock band will take over the Accor Arena on July 17th, 2026, to celebrate six decades of their illustrious career, from ‘Rock You Like a Hurricane’ to ‘Wind of Change’. This anniversary tour follows a Las Vegas residency and a legendary concert in their hometown of Hanover, coinciding with the release of their live album ‘Coming Home Live’. Sixty years of German rock on stage in Paris is an occasion even novices would find hard to resist.
Source: jds.fr
