The legendary American rock band Foo Fighters is set to ignite the French stage: join us on 19 June 2026 at Paris La Défense Arena as part of their Take Cover Tour 2026 European tour. For all rock and live music fans, this is not an event to miss. A Radical Production event. Here are a few key details to help you prepare for your visit.
FRIDAY JUNE 19, 2026
- 5:00 PM: General public doors open
- 6:00 PM: Show starts
Remember to check your schedules and routes on the Île-de-France Mobilités app.
WARNING: HIGH TEMPERATURES EXPECTED
FRIDAY JUNE 19, 2026
- You can travel to Paris La Défense Arena by public transport, bike or car.
- We strongly recommend using public transport!
- Doors will not open before 5:00 PM — we recommend not arriving too early to avoid waiting outside for too long.
- Print your e-ticket or make sure your phone has enough battery to display it for mobile scanning.
The colour shown on your ticket (yellow, red or purple) helps you find your bearings, but does not indicate a mandatory entry point at security. You can go directly to the entrances listed below:
FRIDAY JUNE 19, 2026
- Pit entrances via entrance 33;
- Level 1 entrances via entrances 5, 34 & 60;
- Level 4 entrances via entrances 8 & 56;
- Boxes and lounges via entrances 21, 39 & 55;
- Access for guests with disabilities and reduced mobility via entrance 38.
Site map:
A medical certificate or proof of disability and a valid ID are required. All information on access and assistance for guests with disabilities is available by clicking here!
PUBLIC TRANSPORT
We strongly recommend travelling to the concert by public transport. Find all the information on the Île-de-France Mobilités website or on their app, available on iOS and Android:
- Metro: Line 1, La Défense stop
- RER A: La Défense – Grande Arche stop or Nanterre Préfecture stop
- RER E: Nanterre-La-Folie stop
- Tram: T2, La Défense stop
- TER: La Défense station
Find all the information on the directions page here!
TAXI AND PRIVATE HIRE
Get home safely using the taxi and private hire drop-off points available around Paris La Défense Arena.
Drop-off and pick-up points are available at 2095 boulevard de la Défense, at the foot of Maison Georges.
TWO-WHEEL ACCESS
Paris La Défense Arena is accessible by bike and scooter. The parking area is located on the Nanterre side, on Place Nelson Mandela. Please note that no security staff will be on site. We recommend using public transport, which is very convenient.
ARRIVING BY CAR
- Coming from Versailles: take “exit 35 – Chatou / Rueil 2000”, then follow the direction of La Défense on the D991 then D913. Follow signs once on the Boulevard circulaire de la Défense.
- Coming from Saint-Denis: take “exit 2 – Colombes / Bezons / La Garenne Colombes”, then follow La Garenne Colombes on the D992, then La Défense.
- Drop-off and pick-up points are available at 2095 boulevard de la Défense, at the foot of Maison Georges.
It is prohibited to bring into Paris La Défense Arena any dangerous or illegal item, any bulky object, anything that could be used as a projectile or pose a risk to spectators, visitors or artists, or anything that could be misused for malicious purposes. The following items are prohibited:
- All containers and receptacles,
- Bags other than shoulder bags; bags exceeding this size will not be accepted at the cloakroom,
- Helmets and any mask covering the face,
- Alcoholic beverages,
- Any wheeled items,
- Cameras and camcorders without prior authorisation are prohibited and will be placed in the cloakroom,
- Coats will not be accepted at the cloakroom.
- Perfumes and fragrances are STRICTLY prohibited inside the venue and at the cloakroom. Any perfume brought on the day of the event, whether detected during screening or deposited at the cloakroom, will be refused and discarded.
Only prohibited non-dangerous items will be accepted at the cloakroom. Containers larger than 50cm x 20cm x 40cm (40L) will not be accepted at the cloakroom or on site.
We recommend purchasing your tickets only from authorised sellers (Ticketmaster, Carrefour Spectacle, the Paris La Défense Arena website, etc.). The illegal resale of tickets through certain online platforms has increased significantly, causing harm to audiences, artists and industry professionals. Speculative resale at inflated prices, counterfeit tickets, and duplicate tickets sold multiple times are all common risks. Buying from these platforms puts you at serious risk of not being able to attend the event.
In France, the law of 12 March 2012 prohibits the resale of event tickets without the authorisation of the show producer.
Holders of disability and priority cards are entitled to a dedicated access lane upon arrival at the venue doors. Guests with reduced mobility will enter via Entrance 38 for the Lower Bowl and Entrance 56 for the Upper Bowl, upon presentation of a medical certificate or proof of disability and a valid ID.
If you are arriving from the car park, you may enter via entrance 5. Please do not hesitate to approach our welcome staff as soon as you arrive. Guests must always bring their disability card when visiting Paris La Défense Arena.
A drop-off and pick-up point is available in front of Maison Georges at the following address: 2095 Bd de la Défense, 92000 Nanterre. For more information, click here!
Paris La Défense Arena offers free Wi-Fi for all visitors. From the moment you arrive, connect to the “ParisLaDefArena_Public” network and share your unique experience. Connecting is simple:
- Connect to the free Wi-Fi network “ParisLaDefArena_Public”.
- Open a browser page to automatically access the portal.
- Enter your email address and accept the terms of use.
A wide selection of food and drink options is available both inside and outside the venue, with a variety of products to suit every taste: cold, hot, sweet, savoury.
GOURMET COUNTERS
At the heart of Paris La Défense Arena, you’ll find our TOPIVO food counters. Everything is prepared fresh on site using the finest ingredients: homemade fries, toasted bread, hand-rolled sandwiches, grilled steaks, assembled hot dogs, freshly baked pizzas, and above all, genuine care for our guests. Discover all the specialities at Les Comptoirs Gourmands here.
The full list of allergens present in our products is available here.
- I am under 16 years old — can I attend the event?
Yes, but only if accompanied by an adult.
- Can I bring my baby to the concert?
Every person, regardless of age (including infants), must be in possession of a valid ticket.
- Can I leave my coat at the cloakroom?
No, there is no wardrobe and coats will not be accepted at the cloakroom.
- I’m running a bit late — will I still be able to enter?
Don’t worry, the doors remain open throughout the duration of the event.
To make getting home as smooth as possible, here are a few tips to help you avoid congestion:
- If you are travelling by public transport:
- Towards Paris: Head to La Défense station (Line 1 / RER A)
- Other directions: Head to La Défense station for lines L & Tram 2
- If you are heading towards Saint-Germain-en-Laye, Cergy or Poissy, go to Nanterre Préfecture station and take the RER A.
- If you are travelling by car, we recommend following signs for the A86 to return towards Paris or the suburbs.
Drop-off and pick-up points are available at 2095 boulevard de la Défense, opposite Maison Georges.
We hope you have a safe journey home.
