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System of a Down: 1h45 of an electrifying show and a high-octane atmosphere at the Stade de France... we’re telling you all about it.

On Thursday, July 2, 2026, System of a Down performed at the Stade de France for the first of their two Paris dates. After a solid opening by Acid Bath, with Queens of the Stone Age joining as a guest, SOAD delivered a powerful, electrifying 1 hour 45 minutes set, paying tribute to their biggest hits and making many fans sweat. We were there—here’s the story.

System of a Down at the Stade de France: timings, opening acts... here are all the practical details

Stade de France is set to rock on Thursday, July 2 and Saturday, July 4, 2026, with two highly anticipated System of a Down concerts. The alternative metal band is planning two standout shows as part of its European tour. Are you one of the lucky ticket holders? Do you want to know door open times, the supporting acts, prohibited items, or the best routes to reach Stade de France by public transport? Here is all the practical information you need before heading to the Francilian venue on July 2 and 4.

System of a Down at the Stade de France: who are the opening acts?

On Thursday, July 2 and Saturday, July 4, 2026, System of a Down will, for the first time in its career, fill the Stade de France. Serj Tankian and his bandmates will let some of their legendary early-2000s tracks ring out to the crowd. But before the American metal powerhouse takes the stage at France’s biggest stadium, fans will get a preview with two opening acts. So, who are they? Who will have the honor of opening for System of a Down on July 2 and 4 in Paris? We’ve got the answers!

Hellfest 2026: 5 acts you can't miss on the Valley stage

Attended with great anticipation by Metalheads, Hellfest invites you to gather from Thursday, June 18 to Sunday, June 21, 2026, to shake the town of Clisson once again. Like every year, a crowd of festivalgoers camps out at the Main Stages. But if doom, stoner, or sludge are your jam, head to the Valley stage, where a host of acts awaits! Cult of Luna, Amenra, Mastodon... Here’s our pick of 5 must-see bands this summer on the Valley at Hellfest!

Hellfest 2026: five acts you won’t want to miss this Sunday, June 21

Hellfest is making its return to Clisson from June 18 to 21, 2026. As always, the extreme-music festival is pulling out all the stops, filling the lineup with a wealth of talented artists that will let festival-goers cut loose. So, who are the must-see acts on stage this Sunday? From Napalm Death to Pennywise, with Acid Bath in between... Here are 5 bands you can’t miss this Sunday, June 21 in Clisson, for the fourth and final day of Hellfest, 2026 edition.

System of a Down at the Stade de France: ticket prices and box office opening

System Of A Down will be rocking the Stade de France on Thursday July 2 and Saturday July 4, 2026, as part of their grand return to Europe after several years' absence. Unsurprisingly, fans are in the starting-blocks and wouldn't miss these two SOAD concerts in Paris for the world. So, what are the ticket prices and when are pre-sales and general sales due to open? We tell you all about it!