He is one of the most talented and famous film score composers. Hans Zimmer will be performing at Paris La Défense Arena on Friday, November 21, 2025, as part of his "The Next Level" tour.
Winner of two Oscars, three Golden Globes, and five Grammy Awards, Hans Zimmer has composed the music for more than 500 projects, including "The Lion King," "Gladiator," "Dune," and "Inception." After captivating more than 400,000 spectators in 2023, Hans Zimmer is returning to the stage, notably in France, with a redesigned show to be discovered in Europe's largest indoor venue on November 21, 2025.
Hans Zimmer in concert at Paris La Défense Arena in November 2025
Hans Zimmer announces his return to Paris as part of his new "The Next Level" tour. Join the famous German composer on stage at the Paris La Défense Arena on Friday November 21, 2025 to (re)discover some of his most famous film scores live. [Read more]
But what time do the doors open? When does the show start? Paris La Défense Arena has revealed all the practical and useful information that spectators need to know in order to best prepare for their visit.
The doors of Paris La Défense Arena will open to the general public at 6:30 p.m. The show is scheduled to start at 8:00 p.m.
"To avoid waiting outside for too long," Paris La Défense Arena recommends that spectators do not arrive too early, as the doors will not open before 6:30 p.m. In addition, the venue warns that recording the show will not be permitted.
Which Hans Zimmerhits will be playing at Paris La Défense Arena this Friday? Will your favorite songs be played for the occasion? Find out with the setlist for "The Next Level" tour.
Hans Zimmer will perform some of the most famous film scores at Paris La Défense Arena on November 21, 2025. For those who are curious, check out the setlist for "The Next Level" tour that the German composer could play in the capital. [Read more]
Other information concerns transportation to the venue. Given the large crowds expected, the venue encourages spectators to use public transportation, whether arriving at or departing from Paris La Défense Arena.
As a reminder, you can take metro line 1 (La Défense stop), RER A (La Défense or Nanterre-Préfecture stop), RER E (Nanterre-la-Folie or La Défense Grande Arche) or tram 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 entrances, depending on your seat in the venue. The color indicated on your ticket (yellow, red, or purple) will help you find your way around, but it does not represent a mandatory passage point for security checks, according to the Parisian venue, which advises you to go directly to the entrances indicated below:
On its website,Paris La Défense Arenahas published a list of items that are prohibited at concerts, " in accordance with legislation relating to establishments open to the public." Prohibited itemsinclude " any dangerous or illegal objects, bulky items, items that could be used as projectiles and could pose a danger to spectators, visitors, or artists, or items that could be misused for malicious purposes,"such as all containers and receptacles, including metal or glass water bottles, as well as helmets, alcoholic beverages, any rolling objects, non-retractable umbrellas, posters larger than A3 format, and unauthorized cameras and video cameras.
However, retractable umbrellas and computers and tablets up to 15 inches are allowedfor this concert. A small accessory, bag, handbag, or satchel (per person) is also allowed, but only if it is less than 10 liters. Find all this information on the Paris La Défense Arena website.
Once the concert is over, we recommend going to La Défense station (Line 1 / RER A) if you want to return to Paris.
For all other destinations, go to La Défense station for the Transilien L line. " If you are traveling by public transport to Saint-Germain-en-Laye, Cergy, and Poissy, you can go to Nanterre Préfecture station and take the RER A," says Paris La Défense Arena.
Enjoy the concert, everyone!
Dates and Opening Time
On November 21, 2025
Location
Paris La Défense Arena
99 Jardin de l'Arche
92000 Nanterre
Official website
www.parisladefense-arena.com
Hans Zimmer in concert at Paris La Défense Arena in November 2025
Hans Zimmer at Paris La Défense Arena: the setlist for "The Next Level" tour
