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The Weeknd at the Stade de France: a giant robot, flames and a barrage of hits — here’s our take on the opening night.

The Weeknd kicked off his four-night residency on Wednesday, July 8, 2026, at the Stade de France. Stage design, mood, performance, surprises… We were there, and here’s what stood out from the opening Paris date.

The Weeknd: who will be the opening act for the first of his four Stade de France shows?

This week, The Weeknd is set to light up the Stade de France four times as part of his "After Hours Til Dawn" tour! But before the Canadian star returns to the stage at France’s biggest stadium on July 8, 10, 11 and 12, 2026, fans can bide their time thanks to a warm-up act. So, who has been chosen to open the festivities in Paris and turn up the heat before The Weeknd takes the stage? We’ve got all the details.

The Weeknd in concert at the Stade de France in July 2026

To mark the extension of his "After Hours Til Dawn" stadium tour, The Weeknd announces his return to the Stade de France! The famous Canadian artist will be back on stage at the legendary Stade de France on Friday July 10, Saturday July 11 and Sunday July 12, 2026. In response to strong demand, a fourth concert has been added, on Wednesday July 8, 2026, again at the Stade de France. As the icing on the cake, Playboi Carti will be on hand to gradually raise the temperature just before The Weeknd takes to the stage.

Playboi Carti to perform at Paris' Accor Arena in December 2023 - Postponed

Considered one of the world's leading trap specialists, American rapper Playboi Carti has announced a European tour, with a single Paris concert scheduled for Saturday, December 2, 2023 at the Accor Arena. Please note that the concert has been postponed.