Presentation of the room
The Accor Arena is a large Parisian indoor venue, located in the Bercy district (Paris 12th), easily accessible by metro. Designed to host both concerts and sporting competitions, it can accommodate several thousand to several tens of thousands of spectators depending on the event and the configuration chosen. Its covered form makes it a popular venue for major tours, with a scenography that adapts from one show to another.
Its advantage: a large capacity while remaining a closed environment, therefore less dependent on the weather than a stadium and generally closer to the stage than in a very large open-air stadium.
Configurations in concert mode
For a concert, the Accor Arena most often combines a 'T0' floor area 'T1' (standing pit and/or seated floor depending on the show) and 'T2' stands 'T3' which surround the stage. The position of the stage, the size of the technical device and the choice of the artist determine the actual size and the distribution of seats. Some concerts open a standing pit, others favor a fully seated pit. The stands offer numbered places distributed by blocks and levels.
As the configuration changes from concert to concert, the official published plan for the show remains the only reliable reference for knowing what is open.
Placement marks (depending on configuration)
| Area | What to expect | Good to know |
|---|---|---|
| Pit / standing bed | Close to the stage, intense atmosphere, no guaranteed seating | Open depending on the concert; check if the pit is numbered or freely accessible |
| Seated floor | Numbered floor seats facing the stage | Offered on certain shows in place of the pit |
| Low stands | Close overview, numbered seats | Often sought after for the view/comfort compromise |
| High stands | More distant bird's eye view, seats | Prices generally more accessible; check the visibility on the plan |
General references: gauge, open zones and numbering depend on the concert. Always refer to the official show plan.
Buy your tickets step by step
- 1
Identify the concert
Locate the artist and date at the Accor Arena, then open the event page at the seller.
- 2
Open the seating chart
Look at the official published plan for this show to understand the open areas and stage position.
- 3
Compare categories
Evaluate the price/placement ratio between pit, parterre and stands, without assuming that a higher category automatically means better view.
- 4
Check the terms
Check the total to be paid, the type of ticket and the conditions before confirming the order.
Prepare your arrival well
- Check the format: standing pit or seated pit changes the experience; consult the concert plan.
- Covered room : less dependent on the weather than a stadium, an asset for comfort.
- Access : Bercy (12th) is served by the metro; anticipate the crowds at the end of a big concert.
- Visibility: on certain shows, places may be marked with reduced visibility; check the notice on the plan.
- Ticket type : make sure it is valid and transferable if necessary before purchasing.