On Friday May 23 and Saturday May 24, 2025, there's sure to be a packed house at the Paris La Défense Arena. And with good reason: Dua Lipa is taking over Europe's largest indoor venue! For two consecutive nights, the pop star plans to get Paris La Défense Arena audiences up and dancing with some of her hits. " Levitating ", " New Rules ", " Houdini ", " Don't Start Now ", " Dance the Night " or " Training Season "... what setlist does Dua Lipa have in store for you on May 23 and 24, 2025 in Paris? Suspense, but fans are in the starting-blocks and preparing for a musical extravaganza to remember! Unfortunately for latecomers, Dua Lipa's two Paris concerts are sold out.
Dua Lipa in concert at Paris La Défense Arena in May 2025
Following the enthusiastic response from Parisians to Dua Lipa's concert at Paris La Défense Arena, the pop star has announced a second Paris date! See you on May 23 and 24 for two exceptional shows! [Read more]
So, for the lucky holders of the precious sesame, when are the doors due to open on May 23 and 24, 2025? Is there an opening act on the program? What time will Dua Lipa 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 your visit.
The doors of the Paris La Défense Arena open to the general public at 5.30pm. The show kicks off at 7.30pm, with an opening act to kick off the festivities. Dua Lipa will follow. The exact time at which the singer is expected on stage is not yet known.
On May 23 and 24, 2025, star Dua Lipa takes to the Paris La Défense Arena for the very first time on her "Radical Optimism Tour". But before the British-Albanian artist takes to the stage of Europe's largest indoor venue, Parisian audiences will be able to wait for an opening act. So, who is it? Who will kick off the festivities on May 23 and 24 at the Paris La Défense Arena? We answer! [Read more]
Please note that Paris La Défense Arena recommends that spectators arrive as early as 4.30pm. The venue also points out that the show features a"stroboscopic effect that may affect photosensitive viewers".
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 A (La Défense stop or Nanterre-Préfecture stop), RER E (Nanterre-la-Folie or La Défense Grande Arche stop) or tramway T2 (La Défense stop), as well as Transilien lines L and U ( La Défense stop).
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]
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 an obligatory point of passage 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 sets out the list of prohibited objects 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 weighing more than 10 liters, all containers and receptacles, including water bottles, as well as helmets, alcoholic beverages, rolling objects (skateboards, rollerblades, etc.), cameras and cameras without authorization, non-retractable umbrellas and posters larger than A3.
On the other hand, small handbags (less than 10 liters), computers and tablets up to 15 inches in size, and retractable umbrellas are authorized. For full details, visit the Paris La Défense Arena website.
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 Dua Lipa concert!
Dates and Opening Time
From May 23, 2025 to May 24, 2025
Location
Paris La Défense Arena
99 Jardin de l'Arche
92000 Nanterre
Official website
www.parisladefense-arena.com
Dua Lipa in concert at Paris La Défense Arena in May 2025
Dua Lipa in concert at Paris La Défense Arena: what's the opening act?
