BTS in concert at the Stade de France: schedules, access... here are all the practical details

Published by Caroline de Sortiraparis · Photos by Caroline de Sortiraparis · Updated on July 16, 2026 at 03:38 p.m.
Fans of K-pop are set for a week at the Stade de France with BTS's two standout concerts scheduled for Friday, July 17 and Saturday, July 18, 2026. The renowned South Korean group is ready to electrify the Stade de France, paying tribute to its latest album "ARIRANG". For lucky ticket holders wanting to know door opening times, prohibited items, or how to get to the Stade de France by public transport, this is the place to be! Here are all the practical details you need to know before heading to the Paris-area venue on July 17 and 18.

Every summer, the Stade de France opens its doors to a lineup of major national and international stars. Ahead of welcoming in the autumn PLK, Jay-Z and Bigbang, the Stade de Seine-Saint-Denis is set to pulse to the rhythm of K-pop with two BTS concerts! The globally renowned South Korean group returns to the gates of Paris on Friday, July 17 and Saturday, July 18, 2026 as part of its ARIRANG tour.

And the ARMY is standing by for these two musical events that are set to spotlight some of BTS's many hits, but also their latest tracks drawn from the opus "ARIRANG".

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Seven years after their last visit to the Stade de France, BTS is set to once again electrify the iconic venue in the Île-de-France region with two spectacular shows scheduled for Friday, July 17 and Saturday, July 18, 2026. If you’re curious, check out the ARIRANG tour setlist and the tracks the K-pop group could perform at the Stade de France this week. [Read more]

You’ve got your ticket for one of BTS's two shows and you’re wondering about a few things? What time will the Stade de France doors open on July 17 and 18? Which routes should you take to reach the Paris-area venue by public transport? Which items are banned or allowed on site? Here are all the practical information you need before heading to the Stade de France for BTS's highly anticipated Paris performances.

Regarding the times, Stade de France announced, via its social networks, that doors to the venue will open to the public on Friday from 4:30 p.m. and on Saturday from 5:00 p.m. BTS is set to take the stage at 7:30 p.m. on the first night and at 8:00 p.m. for the second concert.

BTS in concert at the Stade de France: a rundown of the program (subject to changes by the organizers)

  • Friday, July 17, 2026 — Schedule
    • VIP access opens: 1:30 PM
    • VIP doors open: 3:00 PM
    • VIP technical rehearsal begins: 4:00 PM
    • Public doors open: 4:30 PM
    • Concert starts: 7:30 PM

  • Saturday, July 18, 2026 — Schedule
    • VIP access opens: 2:00 PM
    • VIP doors open: 3:30 PM
    • VIP technical rehearsal begins: 4:30 PM
    • Public doors open: 5:00 PM
    • Concert starts: 8:00 PM


How to reach the Stade de France by public transport

Planning to reach Stade de France by public transport? There are several options, including the metro (lines 12, 13 and 14) or the RER (RER B and D). Find out which route to take based on the entrance you’ll use. Note that evening work is scheduled on the RER B and D lines.

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K-pop is set to resonate at the Stade de France this week! BTS returns to this immense venue in the Île-de-France region on Friday, July 17 and Saturday, July 18, 2026, as part of their ARIRANG tour. For the occasion, fans of the famous South Korean group are poised to flood the Stade de France by metro or RER. Discover the recommended routes that will help you dodge the queues around the stadium and reach as close as possible to your entrance gate. [Read more]

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What’s allowed and what’s not at the Stade de France

Another note concerns the long list of items banned at the Stade de France. Among the prohibited items are suitcases and large bags (backpacks over 15 liters, hiking bags, sports bags...), professional cameras, audio recording devices, cameras with interchangeable lenses or lenses longer than 15 cm (6 inches), items that could be used as projectiles (glass items, rigid long poles and wide-diameter shafts, helmets, fog horns, water bottles with caps over 50 cl...), as well as non-folding umbrellas, selfie sticks, and any alcoholic drinks. You can find the full list here.

However, the following items are allowed: lightweight, small-diameter flag poles; 25 cl fruit juice cartons (one per person); homemade sandwiches; compact binoculars; standard backpacks (up to 15 liters); handheld fans for hot weather; and plastic water bottles without caps (up to 50 cl).

BTS pop-up: ARIRANG

On the occasion of these two Paris shows, BTS opened a pop-up store in the capital. A chance to check out exclusive merchandise, with T-shirts, hoodies, and caps.

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To mark BTS’s two shows at the Stade de France on July 17 and 18, 2026, Paris will host a pop-up store for about three weeks, offering an array of exclusive items—from collector vinyls and T-shirts to hoodies and the coveted Light Stick. So, when and where should fans head to discover this ephemeral space launched as part of the K-pop group’s Arirang tour? Here’s everything you need to know. [Read more]

Enjoy the concert, everyone!

Practical information

Dates and Opening Time
From July 17, 2026 to July 18, 2026

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    93200 Saint Denis

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