Josman at Paris La Défense Arena: schedule, getting there... everything you need to know

Josman is gearing up to take Europe’s biggest indoor arena this Friday, April 10, 2026! For his first show at Paris La Défense Arena, the French rapper and producer is set to light up the Hauts-de-Seine venue by pulling out a string of his hits, including the indispensable "Intro."

Following Booba, Vald, Hamza, Gazo, and Orelsan, another rapper is set to ignite Europe’s largest indoor venue! His name? Josman! The French rapper and producer, hailing from Cher, takes over the Paris La Défense Arena this Friday, April 10, 2026 for a one-off show that promises to be explosive.

The artist, who has four studio albums to his name, including "DOM PERIGNON CRYING" released in 2025, is set to woo his large fanbase by performing several of his biggest hits, such as “intro”, “Petite Bulle”, “Goal” and “Ailleurs.”

So, what time should the venue doors open? When is the show expected to start? The Paris La Défense Arena has unveiled the informations pratiques et utiles that concertgoers need to know in order to plan their visit to the fullest.

Doors to Paris La Défense Arena are due to open to the public at 6:00 p.m. The show, meanwhile, is scheduled to start at 8:00 p.m.

Josman in concert at Paris La Défense Arena: the program

6:00 PM: Doors open to the general public
8:00 PM: The show kicks off

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How to get to Paris La Défense Arena

Another note concerns the transports for reaching the venue. In light of the expected large crowds, the arena asks spectators to prioritise public transport, whether arriving or departing from Paris La Défense Arena.

As a reminder, you can ride the Paris metro line 1 (La Défense station), the RER A (La Défense or Nanterre-Préfecture stations), the RER E (Nanterre-la-Folie or La Défense Grande Arche), or the tram T2 (La Défense stop), as well as the Transilien lines L and U (La Défense stop). Note: be sure to check schedules and routes on the Île-de-France Mobilités app.

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Finding Your Entrance

Paris La Défense Arena has multiple entrances, changing with your seat in the venue. Also, the color-coded access shown on your ticket (yellow, red or purple) helps you find your way, but it does not represent a mandatory passage point at checkpoint filtering, explains the venue in Île-de-France, which advises you to head straight to the entrances listed below:

Access to the pit will be via Entrance 33.
Access to the Golden Pit will be via Entrance 32.
Access to Level 1 will be via Entrances 5, 34 and 60.
Access to Level 4 will be via Entrances 8 and 56.
Access to VIP boxes and lounges will be via Entrance 21.
Accessible access for spectators with disabilities and reduced mobility will be via Entrance 38.

Prohibited items

On its website, Paris La Défense Arena reveals the list of forbidden items at concerts, and, in accordance with the legislation governing public venues. Prohibited are any dangerous and illicit object, bulky, that could be used as a projectile and could pose a danger to spectators, visitors, artists or could be misused for malicious purposes, as well as all glass, metal (including water bottles) and plastic containers, but also helmets, alcoholic beverages, any rolling object, non-retractable umbrellas, posters larger than A3, or cameras and video devices without authorization.

On the other hand, are permitted for this concert retractable umbrellas as well as laptops and tablets up to 15 inches. A small accessory—bag, purse, or satchel (per person)—is also permitted, but only if it is under 10 liters. You can find all of these details on the Paris La Défense Arena site.

A live concert to watch starting at 9 p.m. on YouTube

Great news for those who couldn’t grab tickets: Josman has announced a live stream of his concert starting at 9 p.m. on YouTube or TikTok.

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Leaving the hall

Once the concert ends, it's wise to head to La Défense station (Line 1 / RER A) if you’re planning to head back to Paris.

For all other directions, head to La Défense station for Transilien Line L. "If you're traveling by public transport toward Saint-Germain-en-Laye, Cergy and Poissy, you can go to Nanterre Préfecture station and take the RER A", says Paris La Défense Arena.

Josman delivers a great show for everyone!