With over five decades of career and the most famous beard in blues rock, ZZ Top is hitting Paris in 2026. ZZ Top will perform at the Adidas Arena on July 15, as part of The Big One! tour — a show that also serves as a tribute to bassist Dusty Hill, who played with the band for nearly 50 years before his passing in 2021.
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Date and Venue: When ZZ Top Plays in Paris
The show is on July 15, 2026, at the Adidas Arena in Paris’s 18th arrondissement — the same neighborhood as Montmartre and Porte de la Chapelle. This venue is newer than the Accor Arena and has made a name for itself in recent years as a go-to spot for rock concerts and sports events in the northern part of the city.
The current lineup features Billy F Gibbons on guitar and vocals, Frank Beard on drums — the two original founding members — and Elwood Francis on bass, who stepped in after Dusty Hill’s death. The band has described The Big One! tour as a celebration of everything they’ve built since their Texas roots in the 1970s.
Tickets: Prices and Where to Buy
Prices range from €63 to €129, depending on the section. The Adidas Arena has a more compact layout than the Accor Arena, which usually means good sightlines to the stage even from the farther sections.
ZZ Top’s crowd typically includes many fans who’ve been with the band since the classic albums of the ’70s and ’80s — expect a more mature audience, but no less lively for it.
How to Get to the Adidas Arena
The Adidas Arena is located at 56 boulevard Ney in the 18th arrondissement, and public transit access is straightforward:
- Metro Line 12 — Porte de la Chapelle station, exit #1 (less than a 2-minute walk to the arena)
- Tramway T3b — also stops at Porte de la Chapelle station
- Bus Line 153 — “Pont Hainguerlot” stop
From Gare du Nord, the trip on Line 12 takes about 8 minutes. From Saint-Lazare, it’s around 20 minutes; from Montparnasse, close to 30. There’s also an official parking lot nearby, but you’ll need to book online in advance.
What to Expect from the Show
The setlist is likely to include the classics that still rock any radio station today — La Grange, Tush, Gimme All Your Lovin’, Sharp Dressed Man, and Legs are rarely left out. The band is known for stripped-down shows with no big visual effects: the focus remains on Gibbons’ guitar and the heavy groove that has defined their sound for five decades.
The show typically runs between 1.5 and 2 hours, with no opening act confirmed yet — meaning the band’s own set should start close to the announced time.
Practical Tips for Show Night
- The Adidas Arena is smaller than the Accor Arena, so even back sections usually offer good stage views
- Arrive at least 1 hour early to avoid lines at the entrance
- The Porte de la Chapelle area has fewer bars and restaurants than Bercy — it’s worth having dinner beforehand or planning to eat near another station
- After the show, Metro Line 12 tends to clear out quickly — a nice perk compared to larger venues
