The Weeknd at the Stade de France in 2026: how to get there by public transport

What stagecraft has The Weeknd in store for his return to Paris? Which songs will the Canadian superstar perform this week during his four concerts at the Stade de France ? For now, the suspense is total. But The Weeknd is sure to light up the enormous Stade de France on these dates: Wednesday, July 8, Friday 10, Saturday 11 and Sunday 12, 2026 for the extension of his tour "After Hours Til Dawn".

The Weeknd in concert at the Stade de France in July 2026
To mark the extension of his "After Hours Til Dawn" stadium tour, The Weeknd announces his return to the Stade de France! The famous Canadian artist will be back on stage at the legendary Stade de France on Friday July 10, Saturday July 11 and Sunday July 12, 2026. In response to strong demand, a fourth concert has been added, on Wednesday July 8, 2026, again at the Stade de France. As the icing on the cake, Playboi Carti will be on hand to gradually raise the temperature just before The Weeknd takes to the stage. [Read more]

For this highly anticipated return to Paris, three years after his two shows at the Stade de France, The Weeknd fans will once again be very many gathering at the Stade de France. The mission, therefore, promises to be especially challenging given the tens of thousands of spectators expected around the stadium on July 8, 10, 11 and 12.

As the RATP explains, "various public-transport options allow you to reach the Stade de France", namely the RER B and D, the metro lines 12, 13 and 14, or the ligne H du Transilien.

Planning to arrive by public transport? Here are practical tips to help you avoid potential queues around the stadium and reach the entrance closest to your gate. Note that routes vary depending on the stadium entrance shown on your ticket.

Here are the public transport options to prioritise and the recommended routes to reach the Stade de France and to depart more easily depending on your entry gate. Note that traffic on the entire Metro line 12 will be suspended on July 8 from 10:00 PM.

• To be read
• The Weeknd: who will be the opening act for the first of his four Stade de France shows?
• The Weeknd at the Stade de France: what is the setlist for his "After Hours Til Dawn" tour?
• The Weeknd in Paris: the official after-show of his tour at a famous club in the 13th arrondissement — reservations

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 • Charles de Gaulle Airport and get off at the “La Plaine – Stade de France” station, or opt for Metro line 12, heading “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 the Metro line 12 station.
• Access to gates R and S (North of the Stadium): take Metro line 13 toward “Saint-Denis Université” and get off at “Saint-Denis – Porte de Paris.” From there, it’s about a 5-minute walk to the stadium gates.
• Access to gates T, U, X, Y and Z (Southwest of the Stadium): take the RER D toward Creil and alight at “Stade de France – Saint-Denis,” then count roughly a 10-minute walk from the station to the stadium gates. Alternatively, take Metro line 14 and get off at “Saint-Denis – Pleyel,” then plan about 20 minutes of walking.

Leaving the stadium to head to Paris

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

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Enjoy the concert, everyone!