It's undoubtedly one of the most eagerly awaited musical events this autumn. This Sunday, October 15, 2023, Paris La Défense Arena, Europe's largest indoor venue, opens its doors to the " MCOUNTDOWNIn France", a huge K-pop show where big stars from the music world are expected to take to the stage.
In all, no fewer than 10 groups and artists have been announced for this major musical event, including Ateez, Psy, Dreamcatcher, El7z up and K-Tigers. For the full line-up, click here:
MCOUNTDOWN 2023 at Paris La Défense Arena: here's the full line-up for the huge K-pop show
Attention K-Pop music fans! Considered the world's No. 1 K-Pop show, the "MCOUNTDOWN" event is coming to France this autumn, and to Paris La Défense Arena to be precise, for a unique evening not to be missed on Sunday October 15, 2023. On the program? Psy, Dreamcatcher, Ateez, NCT Dream, EL7Z UP and K-Tigers. [Read more]
Needless to say, the atmosphere at Paris La Défense Arena is sure to be euphoric for this"MCOUNTDOWN In France". Fans are in the starting-blocks, eager to experience this evening of K-Pop in the flesh. But when are the doors due to open on October 15? When is the show due to start? How do you get to the venue, and what items are allowed and what are not? 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.
First and foremost, the venue would like to remind you that all spectators under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult in possession of a valid ticket in the same seat as the minor.
Then, if you'd like to be among the first spectators to enter the hall, then you should know that Paris La Défense Arena will open its doors at 5pm, while the show will start at 7pm. " This concert will be recorded, so the time at which the show ends may depend on technical contingencies linked to the recording," the venue states on its website. However, we don't know theorder in which the artistswill perform. Note also that there will be no merchandising stand at this event.
Course of the evening:
However, Paris La Défense Arena advises fans not to arrive before 2pm. "If you arrive before 12:00, you will be moved to another area and risk losing your seat," adds the venue.
Another piece of information, and not the least, concerns transport to and from the venue. In view of the large crowds expected, the venue recommends that spectators use public transport to get to and from the Paris La Défense Arena. This is all the more important as work is planned on the ring road, which may " affect the flow of traffic around the venue ".
As a reminder, you can take metro line 1, RER line A, Tramway T2 or Transilien lines L and U.
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]
Please note that Paris La Défense Arena has several different entrances, depending on where you sit in the hall. Therefore, " the colored 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:
On its website, Paris La Défense Arena also provides a 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 and containers over 20 liters, bottles and flasks over 50 cl, helmets, alcoholic beverages, any object on wheels (skateboards, rollerblades, etc.), unauthorized cameras, rigid umbrellas, megaphones and foghorns.
On the other hand, gourds or plastic bottles of up to 50 cl (one gourd or bottle per person) and small bags or saddlebags with a maximum capacity of 20 liters per person are authorized, as are lightsticks.
Finally, once you've had your fill of the best tracks from your favorite K-pop artists, it's time to head back home, to La Défense station (Line 1 / RER A) if you're heading back to Paris (last metro stop 01:39, direction Château de Vincennes).
For all other directions, go to La Défense station for Transilien lines L and T2. " If you are 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 concert!
Dates and Opening Time
On October 15th, 2023
Starts at 05:00 p.m.
Location
Paris La Défense Arena
99 Jardin de l'Arche
92000 Nanterre
Official website
www.parisladefense-arena.com
MCOUNTDOWN 2023 at Paris La Défense Arena: here's the full line-up for the huge K-pop show
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