Hamza at Paris La Défense Arena: times, access... everything you need to know

On Friday, December 5, 2025, Paris La Défense Arena will open its doors to Hamza. This will be a first for the Belgian rapper, who is sure to perform many of his hits live, such as "KYKY2BONDY," "Mi Amor," and "Life."

Hamza is getting ready to take over Europe's largest indoor venue! The event, which will take place on Friday, December 5, 2025, at Paris La Défense Arena, is expected to bring together many fans of the Belgian artist, considered one of the most influential figures in French-language rap, in the Hauts-de-Seine department.

Thanks to his four albums released since 2019, Hamza is among the 10 most streamedEuropean (non-French) artists inFrance in 2025, according to the ranking established by Billboard France. His latest album, "Mania," was released in June 2025. Featuring 15 tracks, the album includes the single "KYKY2BONDY," a reference to French soccer player Kylian Mbappé. It also features several collaborations, including one with Nigerian artist Rema and another withWerenoi, released posthumously.

On December 5, 2025, Hamza will perform several of his new and old songs at Paris La Défense Arena. But what time will the doors open? When is the show scheduled to start? Paris La Défense Arena has revealed 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 6:00 p.m. The show is scheduled to start at 8:05 p.m.

Hamza in concert at Paris La Défense Arena, the program

6:00 p.m.: Doors open to the general public
8:05 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 6:00 p.m.

How to get to Paris La Défense Arena

Another piece of 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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Finding your entrance

Paris La Défense Arena has several entrances, depending on your seat in the venue. Also, " the color indicated on your ticket (yellow, red, or purple) helps you find your way around, but does not represent a mandatory passage point for security checks," says the Parisian venue, which advises you to go directly to the entrances indicated below:

Entrance to the OR and VIP areas will be via entrance 32.
Entrance to the pit will be via entrance 33;
Level 1 will be accessible via entrances 5, 34, and 60.
Level 4 will be accessed via entrances 8 & 56;
Access to the boxes and lounges will be via entrances 21 and 55.
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 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 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.