David Guetta is gearing up for his first-ever solo show at the iconic Stade de France on June 13, 2026. The French DJ promises an epic performance with affordable ticket prices to create a night of pure energy and connection.
For over two decades, David Guetta has been a global hit-making machine. Now, the French DJ is taking on what he calls a “big challenge”: headlining the Stade de France for the very first time on June 13, 2026. His goal, he told AFP, is simple: to share “a moment of positivity.”
Guetta, who has two Grammy Awards and four “Best DJ in the World” titles from the prestigious DJ Mag rankings, has dominated charts with massive hits like Titanium and I'm Good. Surprisingly, he has never headlined a solo show at the legendary 80,000-seat venue in Saint-Denis, just outside of Paris.
“I never imagined myself playing the Stade de France,” the 57-year-old DJ admitted, speaking ahead of Saturday’s ticket launch.
How do you feel after making this announcement?
A bit nervous, to be honest, which is why I waited so long to do it. The Stade de France is a huge challenge. After how amazing the Marseille show at the Vélodrome went back in June, I got the courage to finally go for it. Paris is my city, so here I come!
What can fans expect from the show?
The production is going to be massive. We’re bringing back the monolith we used on the 2024 tour, but this time, it’ll be even bigger and more impressive. What matters most to me is the connection with the crowd, creating a moment of pure positivity where everyone can forget about their worries for a while. Especially now, when things feel so tense in the world.
You’ve chosen to keep ticket prices lower than usual for a show of this size. Why?
I’m not making a political statement, but in my own way, I just want to give people a little happiness and a chance to escape their problems during my show. I don’t want anyone to feel like they can’t come because it’s too expensive or too much of a sacrifice. I don’t perform in France very often, so this one isn’t about profit for me.
The Stade de France recently hosted the Olympic Games. Unlike some other artists, you weren’t invited to perform. How did you handle that disappointment?
When I first started playing house music, club owners didn’t even want to let me spin because it was too new and different. So, I started throwing my own parties, and that’s how I built my success.
Of course, I was sad not to be part of the Olympics, but I moved on quickly. This business has taught me something important: never expect anything from anyone. Do it yourself, and you won’t be disappointed.
Generative AI is shaking up the music industry. Does it scare you?
Not at all. AI doesn’t have the ability to truly innovate. It just analyzes data — what songs have sold the most, what chord progressions or melodies were used, what patterns work best.
I might upset some fellow songwriters by saying this, but honestly, we all do that to a certain degree. Inspiration doesn’t magically come from the sky. We recreate the music we grew up listening to. The difference is that successful musicians bring something new and creative to the table, something that hasn’t been done before.
AI, at least right now, can’t do that. It’s not actual intelligence — it’s just an enormous database of knowledge. That’s why I’m not worried. I see AI as just another tool we can use to create.
By Fanny LATTACH / AFP
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