Jean-Louis Aubert at Paris La Défense Arena: who is the opening act?

After recently welcoming The Offspring, Hans Zimmer, and Vald, another artist is set to light up Paris La Défense Arena at the end of the year. On Saturday, December 13, 2025,Jean-Louis Aubertwill take to the stage of Europe's largest indoor venue. The former singer of Téléphone and key figure of the French rock scene invites his fans to an exceptional concert celebrating his 50-year career. 

For the occasion, Jean-Louis Aubert will take over Paris La Défense Arena, a venue the artist knows well, having already performed there in October 2023 during Taratata's 30th anniversary celebrations. On December 13, 2025, the singer and guitarist will return to this huge venue in the Hauts-de-Seine department to celebrate his five decades of career in style. It will be a unique moment during which Jean-Louis Aubert is expected to revisit his impressive repertoire and perform a slew of hits, from the oldest to the most recent, taken from the album "Pafini."

But before seeing the former leader of Téléphone live, the audience at Paris La Défense Arena will be treated to an opening act. So, which band will have the honor of opening for Jean-Louis Aubert on December 13? 

This isKriill. A Parisian alternative pop trio, Kriill makes no secret of its admiration for the universe and its contrasts, and its search for sound. The group stands out in particular for its use of unusual instruments and intuitive arrangements.

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After making their debut in the Paris metro, Kriill ended up getting noticed by the Musiciens du Métro program. The combo then began performing at several renowned festivals, such as Solidays, Lollapalooza, Art Rock, Essonne en Scène, and MaMA. The three friends also gave their first concerts at La Maroquinerie and Le Café de la Danse in Paris.

After releasing their first album in October 2020, Kriill released their second album, "Listen To The Whale," in 2025. This fall, the trio released a reissue of their second album, including four new tracks, among them "happy _ sad" and "superpower."

After a series of dates in France, Kriill has been chosen to open for Jean-Louis Aubert's tour this fall. The tour will end on December 13, 2025, at Paris La Défense Arena. This is a golden opportunity for the trio, who are sure to showcase their talent in Europe's largest indoor venue!