Aya Nakamura at the Stade de France: how to plan your trip by public transport

Icon of Francophone urban pop and a true global phenomenon, Aya Nakamura brings her show to the Stade de France for the first time in her career. After three sell-out shows in May 2023 at Paris Bercy, the Franco-Malian star now aims to greet her legion of fans at the legendary venue in Seine-Saint-Denis. The dates are set for Friday May 29, Saturday May 30 and Sunday May 31, 2026. But which of her hits Aya Nakamura will she perform on the doorstep of Paris? One thing is certain: the most streamed French woman artist in history should light up the Stade de France this weekend and delight her many fans.

But before you can gyrate to Aya Nakamura's chart-toppers, you’ll need to reach the Stade de France. Given the large turnout expected near the stadium on May 29, 30 and 31, the mission won’t be easy. As the RATP reminds us, « different modes of access by public transport allow you to reach the Stade de France », namely the RER B and D, the lines 12, 13 and 14 of the metro, or the Transilien Line H.

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Also, if you’re planning to arrive by public transport, here are some handy tips to help you avoid potential queues around the stadium and get as close as possible to your designated entrance. Please note that routes vary depending on the stadium entrance indicated on your ticket.

So here are the public transport options to prioritise for getting to the Stade de France and for an easier departure depending on your access gate. Do note, however, that RATP recommends taking "less crowded public transport lines and routes", such as Metro Line 12 and Transilien Line H.

How to get to the Stade de France

• Access to Gates A, B, C, D, E, G and H (East of the Stadium): take the RER B toward Mitry–Claye • Aéroport Charles de Gaulle and get off at the station La Plaine – Stade de France, or prefer the Metro line 12, toward Mairie d’Aubervilliers, then alight at Front populaire. Allow about 10 minutes on foot from the RER B station and 25 minutes on foot from Metro line 12.
• Access to Gates J, K, L, N, R and S (North of the Stadium): take the Metro line 13 toward Saint-Denis Université and get off at Saint-Denis – Porte de Paris. From there, it’s roughly a 5-minute walk to the Stadium gates.
• Access to Gates T, U, X, Y and Z (South‑West of the Stadium): take the RER D toward Creil and disembark at the Stade de France – Saint-Denis station, then walk about 10 minutes to the Stadium gates. Alternatively, take Metro line 14 and exit at Saint-Denis – Pleyel, then walk about 20 minutes.

Leaving the stadium and heading for Paris

• From gates A, B, C, D, E, G, H, X, Y and Z (east of the stadium): take the RER B (about a 10-minute walk) or the Line 12 metro (about a 25-minute walk).
• From gates J, K, L, N, R, S, T and U (north of the stadium): take the Line 13 metro (about a 5-minute walk), toward “Châtillon Montrouge.”
• From gates T, U, X, Y and Z (southwest of the stadium): take the RER D (about a 10-minute walk), toward “Melun / Malesherbes” or the Line 14 metro (about a 20-minute walk).

Have a great concert, everyone!