They set two consecutive nights ablaze at Europe’s largest indoor venue last July, welcoming over 75,000 fans… And the incredible adventure of the Run For Your Lives tour continues in 2026: heavy metal legends Iron Maiden are back at Paris La Défense Arena with Evergrey as support on 22 June 2026. Here’s everything you need to know before you arrive. An AEG Presents concert.
MONDAY JUNE 22, 2026
- 5:15 PM: Doors open to the general public
- 7:20 PM: Show begins
Remember to check schedules and journey times on the Île-de-France Mobilités app.
YONDR POLICY
On entry
On exit
EXTREME HEAT WARNING
MONDAY JUNE 22, 2026
- You can get to Paris La Défense Arena by public transport, bike or car.
- We strongly recommend using public transport!
- Doors will not open before 5:15 PM — we advise against arriving too early to avoid a long wait outside.
- Print your e-ticket or make sure your phone is sufficiently charged to display it for mobile scanning.
The colour shown on your ticket (yellow, red or purple) helps you navigate the site, but does not correspond to a mandatory entry point at security. You can head directly to the entrances listed below:
MONDAY JUNE 22, 2026
- Floor (Pit) access via entrance 33;
- Level 1 access via entrances 5, 34 & 60;
- Level 4 access via entrances 8 & 56;
- Boxes and lounges access 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 regarding the reception and assistance of guests with disabilities is available by clicking here!
PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION
We strongly recommend getting 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 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 with taxi and private hire drop-off and pick-up 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.
CYCLING
Paris La Défense Arena is accessible by bike. The bike parking area is located on the Nanterre side, on Place Nelson Mandela. Please note that no security staff will be present. We recommend using public transport, which is very convenient.
COMING BY CAR
- From Versailles: take “exit 35 – Chatou / Rueil 2000”, then follow signs for La Défense on the D991 then D913. Follow signs once on the Boulevard Circulaire de la Défense.
- 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 forbidden to bring into Paris La Défense Arena any dangerous or illegal items, bulky objects, items that could be used as projectiles, or items that could pose a risk to spectators, visitors, artists, or could be misused with malicious intent. The following are prohibited:
- All containers and receptacles,
- Bags other than shoulder bags — bags exceeding this size will not be accepted at the cloakroom,
- Helmets, any mask covering the face,
- Alcoholic beverages,
- Any wheeled items,
- Cameras and video cameras without authorisation are prohibited and will be placed in the cloakroom,
- Coats will not be accepted at the cloakroom.
- Perfumes are STRICTLY prohibited inside the venue and at the cloakroom. Any perfume brought on the day of the event, whether detected during security checks or handed in at the cloakroom, will be refused and discarded.
Only prohibited but non-dangerous items are accepted at the cloakroom. Containers larger than 50cm x 20cm x 40cm (40L) will not be accepted at the cloakroom or on site.
We strongly recommend purchasing your tickets only from authorised sellers (Ticketmaster, Carrefour Spectacle, the Paris La Défense Arena website, etc.). Illegal ticket resale via certain online platforms has been on the rise, causing harm to audiences, artists and event professionals. Inflated prices, counterfeit tickets, duplicate tickets sold multiple times — buying from these platforms carries serious risks, including being denied entry on the night.
In France, the law of 12 March 2012 prohibits the resale of event tickets without the authorisation of the event producer.
Holders of disability and priority cards are entitled to a reserved access lane upon arrival at the venue entrances. 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. Do not hesitate to contact our welcome staff upon arrival. Guests must always bring their disability card when attending an event at Paris La Défense Arena.
A drop-off and pick-up point is available outside Maison Georges at: 2095 Bd de la Défense, 92000 Nanterre. For more information, click here!
Paris La Défense Arena provides free public WIFI. As soon as you arrive, connect to the “ParisLaDefArena_Public” network to share your experience. Connecting is straightforward:
- Connect to the free WIFI network “ParisLaDefArena_Public”.
- Open a web page to be automatically redirected to the portal.
- Enter your email address and accept the terms of use.
A wide range of food and drink is available both inside and outside the venue, with a varied selection to suit every taste — hot, cold, sweet or savoury.
THE FOOD COUNTERS
At the heart of Paris La Défense Arena, our TOPIVO counters are here to feed you. Everything is freshly prepared on site using the finest ingredients: homemade chips, toasted bread, hand-rolled sandwiches, grilled steaks, assembled hot dogs, made-to-order pizzas — and above all, a genuine love for our customers! Discover all the specialities at our food counters here.
Find the full allergen list for our products here.
- I am under 16 — 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 service and coats will not be accepted at the cloakroom.
- I’m running a little late — will I still be able to enter the venue?
Don’t worry — doors remain open throughout the duration of the event.
To help you get home smoothly and avoid congestion, here are a few tips:
- 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 travelling towards Saint-Germain-en-Laye, Cergy or Poissy, head to Nanterre Préfecture station and take RER A.
- If you are travelling by car, we recommend following signs for the A86 to head back towards Paris or the suburbs.
Drop-off and pick-up points are available at 2095 boulevard de la Défense, opposite Maison Georges.
Safe travels, everyone.
