Vald at Paris La Défense Arena: times, opening act, pop-up... everything you need to know

Vald is coming to Paris La Défense Arena on Saturday, November 29, 2025. This is a first for the rapper, who plans to electrify the Parisian venue with his old and new songs. But what time do the doors open? When does the show start? Who is the opening act? How do you get to the venue by public transportation? What items are prohibited? Here's everything you need to know before coming to Vald's unique concert at Paris La Défense Arena.

This weekend, Vald is stopping off at Paris La Défense Arena. On Saturday, November 29, 2025, Vald will take to the stage for the very first time at Europe's largest indoor venue and intends to pull out all the stops for the occasion. The rapper is expected to take the opportunity to perform his fifth studio album, entitled "Pandemonium," live. But we imagine that Vald will also be sure to play some of his old hits, such as "Désaccordé," "Journal perso II," and "Rappel," to the Parisian audience.

Vald in concert at Paris La Défense Arena in November 2025
Vald announces a huge concert this autumn in the capital. On Saturday, November 29, 2025, the famous French rapper will perform for the first time at the Paris La Défense Arena! The occasion will be an opportunity for the artist to defend live his new opus, entitled "Pandémonium". [Read more]

But what time do the doors open? When does the show start? Who is the opening act? Paris La Défense Arena has revealed all the practical and useful information that spectators need to know to best prepare for their visit.

The doors of Paris La Défense Arena will open to the general public at 6:00 p.m. The show, including the opening act, is scheduled to start at 8:00 p.m.

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Vald: the concert program in Paris

6:00 p.m.: Doors open to the general public
8:00 p.m.: Show starts

"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 p.m.

Pop-up store

As part of this concert at Paris La Défense Arena, Vald has announced the opening of a pop-up store on November 29, located right next to the venue.

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How to get to Paris La Défense Arena

Other information concerns transportation to the venue. Given the large crowds expected, the venue encourages spectators to use public transportation, whether to get to or 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).

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Find your entrance

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:

Entrance to the OR and VIP pits will be via entrance 32.
Entrance to the pit will be via entrance 33;
Level 1 will be accessed via entrances 5, 34, and 60.
Level 4 will be accessed via entrances 8 & 56;
Access to the boxes and lounges will be via entrance 21;
Access for people with disabilities and reduced mobility will be via entrance 38.

Prohibited items

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 glass and metal containers and receptacles metal (including water bottles), and plastic containers, as well as helmets, alcoholic beverages, any rolling objects, non-retractable umbrellas, posters larger than A3, and unauthorized cameras.

However, retractable umbrellas and computers and tablets up to 15 inches are allowed for this concert. A small accessory, bag, purse, 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.

Leaving the venue

Once the concert is over, we recommend heading to La Défense station (Line 1 / RER A) if you wish to return to Paris.

For all other destinations, go to La Défense station for the Transilien L line. " If you are taking public transportation to Saint-Germain-en-Laye, Cergy, or Poissy, you can go to Nanterre Préfecture station and take the RER A," says Paris La Défense Arena.