The Strokes · Paris · Thursday, October 22, 2026
The Strokes play Accor Arena in Paris on October 22, bringing Reality Awaits into a set that also reaches back to “Reptilia,” “Hard to Explain” and “Last Nite.” Our prediction follows the recent Bologna headline show, with the new songs woven through the familiar ones.
For Bercy, the practical plan is simple: arrive with the right ticket and entrance details, leave luggage at your accommodation, and choose a return route before the evening starts. Here is the setlist we expect, what makes this stretch of the tour interesting, and how to build an outfit around the Paris logo tee.
Our predicted Paris setlist
The reported Bologna set from October 17 is the main guide for our forecast. We favor its broad 22-song selection for Paris, including a closing stretch built around “Ode to the Mets” and “Selfless.”
- Tyrants of the Mellow Moon
- Reptilia
- Heart in a Cage
- Dine N’Dash
- Hard to Explain
- Lonely in the Future
- The Adults Are Talking
- Juicebox
- Gratisfaction
- Evening Sun
- Soma
- Going to Babble On
- You Only Live Once
- Automatic Stop
- Someday
- Going Shopping
- Take It or Leave It
- Last Nite
- New York City Cops
- Threat of Joy
- Ode to the Mets
- Selfless
The opening is worth being ready for
Bologna put “Tyrants of the Mellow Moon” first, then moved directly into “Reptilia” and “Heart in a Cage.” That is an appealing opening for Paris: a current-era statement followed by two immediate points of recognition. Listen to the newer opener before the show so its place in the sequence makes sense from the start.
Look beyond the biggest singles
“Gratisfaction,” “Evening Sun” and “Automatic Stop” make this prediction more interesting than a straight run through the most obvious favorites. They give the middle of the evening its own character. Our listening suggestion is to play those three alongside “Dine N’Dash” and “Lonely in the Future” before heading to Bercy.
The recent Berlin report offers another opening possibility: “Going Shopping.” “Soma,” “Hard to Explain,” “Reptilia,” “The Adults Are Talking” and “Juicebox” featured there too. We expect those familiar landmarks to remain central, while the opener and the songs between them give this Paris stop its shape.
Your Bercy arrival plan
Use 8 boulevard de Bercy, 75012 Paris as the venue destination. The arena’s arrival guide separates the main address from its car-park entrance, so check the appropriate destination if you are driving. Read your ticket’s entry instructions before joining a queue.
Arriving by public transport
Check the journey and the return service for October 22 before leaving. Save the route and agree on a meeting point with friends. If you are staying across the city, choose a return option with time for the walk out rather than depending on an assumed finish time.
Driving to the arena
The venue lists its regular car-park entrance at 85 rue de Bercy and says spaces require advance online booking. Use the current parking information for the 2026–27 season, then keep the reservation accessible with your concert ticket.
Before you go: keep luggage out of the plan
The event page restricts outside food and drinks and professional camera equipment. Travel light. If you are arriving in Paris that day, leave suitcases and travel bags at your accommodation or an appropriate storage facility before going to the arena.
- Ticket and entrance: check the correct admission format, section and gate.
- Small bag: review the latest arena rules before packing; avoid bringing your travel backpack.
- Phone and card: charge your phone and keep a payment card easy to reach.
- Meeting point: agree on one before entering if your group is arriving separately.
- Return journey: leave enough room to enjoy the ending before heading for transport.
Choose a jacket you can manage comfortably indoors or check according to venue arrangements. A concert outfit becomes less useful if you spend the evening carrying a bulky layer over one arm.
Two Paris logo shirts, two different finishes
The standard black tee shown above is the lower-price option at US$20 and gives the pink-and-yellow lettering a crisp background. Pair it with straight dark denim, comfortable trainers and a simple jacket. A small silver accessory is enough if you want a little extra detail.
Our pick: solid black for the cleanest graphic; acid-washed black at US$34 for a more textured look. Both are MerchReport store designs. Prices checked October 21; compare measurements and delivery estimates on the product page before ordering.
With the concert close, use the delivery estimate to decide whether you are buying for the night itself or as a keepsake afterward. Choose a fit you will enjoy with the clothes you already own, so the Paris design remains useful after the tour moves on.
Explore more concert setlist guides and venue preparation on MerchReport Hub.
