AC/DC at the Stade de France: schedule, access... here's everything you need to know

AC/DC will be bringing their many hits to the Stade de France twice this summer. Fans of the hard rock band will be at the gates of Paris on Saturday August 9 and Wednesday August 13, 2025. But what time should the stadium gates open? When does AC/DC plan to take to the stage? What's the opening act? How can I get to the stadium by public transport? What items are allowed and what are not allowed on site? Here's everything you need to know before coming to the Stade de France for one of the two AC/DC concerts in Seine-Saint-Denis!

Just one year after their show at the Hippodrome Paris-Longchamp, AC/DC are preparing to reunite with their fans for two new Parisian concerts. The legendary hard rock band is extending its " Power Up Tour " with another stopover in the capital - or rather, just outside Paris. This time, Angus Young, Phil Rudd, Brian Johnson and the others will be packing their bags at the Stade de France . On the program? Two concerts on Saturday August 9 and Wednesday August 13, 2025.

AC/DC in concert at the Stade de France in August 2025
AC/DC announce their return to Paris as part of the extension of their "Power Up Tour". After taking over the Hippodrome Paris-Longchamp last August, the Australian-British band will this time be setting up shop at the Stade de France for two major concerts on Saturday August 9 and Wednesday August 13, 2025. [Read more]

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So when is the Stade de France due to open? What time is AC/DC due to take to the stage? What's the opening act? How do you get to the Stade de France by public transport, and what items are permitted and prohibited on site? Here's everything you need to know before coming to the Stade de France for one ofAC/DC 's two highly-anticipated shows in Paris.

As far as opening times are concerned, the Stade de France has announced on its website that the gates to the stadium will open to the general public at 5pm. An opening act is scheduled to begin its set at 7pm, followed by the eagerly awaited AC/DC concert at 8:30pm.

AC/DC at the Stade de France in 2025: what's the opening act?
The hard rock of AC/DC will once again reverberate through Paris this summer as part of the "Power Up tour". But before the legendary band's mighty tunes hit the airwaves, audiences will be able to warm up with an opening act. So, who is it? Which band will have the honor of opening for AC/DC on Saturday August 9 and Wednesday August 13, 2025 at the Stade de France? We tell you all about it! [Read more]

AC/DC in concert at the Stade de France: program (subject to change by the organizer)

5:00 pm: Doors open to the general public
7:00 pm: Opening act
From 8:30pm: AC/DC concert

How to get to the Stade de France by public transport

If you're planning to reach the Stade de France by public transport, there are several options, including the metro (lines 12, 13 and 14), or the RER (RER B and D). Find out which route to choose, depending on your access point.

AC/DC at the Stade de France: how to prepare for your visit by public transport
AC/DC will be setting the legendary Stade de France alight on Saturday August 9 and Wednesday August 13 2025 for their "Power Up Tour". The legendary band will be playing some of their most famous hard rock songs. Are you one of the lucky holders of the precious ticket? Are you planning to reach the Seine-Saint-Denis stadium by public transport? If so, here are a few practical tips to help you avoid any queues around the stadium and get as close as possible to your front door. [Read more]

For spectators planning to come by car, it is possible to reserve a parking space (from 29 euros). Three different parking lots are available,"all located in the immediate vicinity of the gates". However, it is advisable to use Parking P1 for gates N, R, S, T, U, X, Y, Parking P2 for gates H, J, K, L, N, R and Parking P3 for gates Z, A, B, C, D, E, G, H, J, K. These parking lots are open from 8 a.m. until 2 a.m. after the end of the event.

The Stade de France is also advising spectators to arrive as early as possible"to avoid long queues at the stadium entrance".

Prohibited and authorized items

Another piece of information concerns the numerous objects banned from the Stade de France. These include suitcases and large bags (backpacks, hiking bags, sports bags, etc.), professional cameras, audio recording equipment, objects likely to be used as projectiles (glass objects, rigid and large-diameter poles, helmets, foghorns, misters, metal water bottles, etc.), as well as non-folding umbrellas and alcoholic beverages. Find the complete list here.

On the other hand, small-diameter, flexible flagpoles, 25 cl fruit juice cartons (individually), homemade sandwiches, fans (in case of heatwave), standard backpacks (maximum 15 liters) and plastic water bottles (maximum 0.5 L) without caps are authorized.

Please note that these lists are non-exhaustive and may change according to organizers' requests.

Merchandising

If you'd like to buy a t-shirt or other AC/DC tour merchandise, there will be several official merchandising stands located outside the stadium (at gates A, N, R, U and E) and inside (at gates H, C, A, X and the pitch).

Traffic restrictions around the stadium

Please also note that traffic restrictions are planned in the vicinity of the Stade de France on August 9 and 13, due to the two AC/DC concerts.

AC/DC concert at the Stade de France: traffic restrictions
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AC/DC: PWR/UP Pop-up opens in Paris

As part of its tour, AC/DC is opening its"PWR/UP Pop-up" in Paris, an ephemeral boutique where fans can meet up and discover exclusive products!

AC/DC: the band opens its ephemeral "PWR/UP Pop-up" store in Paris
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