Beyoncé heads to Paris: Parking, hot weather, what to know about Stade de France stadium
She coming ... to Paris!
Beyoncé Knowles-Carter is headed to the City of Love, where she will kick off her Cowboy Carter and the Rodeo Chitlin' Circuit Tour at Stade de France for a total of three nights on June 19, 21 and 22. The stop in France comes after Beyoncé wrapped her six-night stint in London.
Of course, Beyoncé first debuted her "Cowboy Carter" tour at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles on April 28 with 39 songs on the set list. Her shows have been filled with family, fashion, different music genres, and most notably country music and cultural commentary.
Paris will be her last international stop before she returns to the U.S. Here's what to know as fans head to the French stadium.
Logistics, how to get to Stade de France Stadium
The venue is considered the largest stadium in France with an 80,698-person capacity. Stade de France is located at 93200 Saint-Denis, France. It is easily accessible many ways, including by public transportation, car or bike.
The concerts will be during a busy time in Paris, as other festivals such as the Fête de la Musique are set to take place in the city. There will be an increase in traffic and interruptions from June 20 to July 10. Fans should find the best form of public transportation depending on their entrance gate.
The concert is scheduled to begin at 7:00 p.m. local time, though Beyoncé has been kicking the off closer to 8:00 p.m. Stadium doors will open at 5:30 p.m.
What's the weather in Paris, France?
From the United States to Europe, Beyoncé and her fans have braved severe weather conditions, an evacuation, cold temperatures and rainy weather for her concerts. Fans should take note of the weather in their respective cities before putting on their chic cowboy core attire.
In Paris, fans can expect sunny skies and hot temperatures. It’s important to stay hydrated before and during the nearly three-hour show. Forecasts predict high temperatures in the upper 80s for the June 19 and June 21 concerts. Meanwhile, the June 22 show is expected to be a scorching 92 degrees Fahrenheit.
Important parking information
Fans should purchase parking ahead of the show. According to the stadium's official site, there will be no parking sold on event days.
Prohibited items Stade de France stadium
Like many stadiums around the world, there are a number of prohibited inside the venue.
Fans are not allowed to bring large umbrellas with a pointed metal part, computers, tablets, suitcases of any size, any bag larger than size A4, which is equivalent to 8.27 inches × 11.7 inches or a standard sheet of paper. Banners, badges or signs for political, ideological, philosophical or commercial purposes are not permitted.
Of course, any objects that may be used to build a weapon or threaten public safety are not allowed. In particular some of these items include sharp objects, helmets, rigid and large diameter flag poles, bottles of water larger than 50 cl or 16.9 ounces.
The nine-city tour will span the U.S. and Europe with the grand finale taking place in Las Vegas on July 26.
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