The Weeknd in the city of Nice: a guide to the concert at Allianz Riviera
The Weeknd is bringing the After Hours Til Dawn Tour to Allianz Riviera, and the evening of July 22, 2026, will be the second of two consecutive performances in the city of Nice. The program is scheduled to begin at 19:00. The concert connects several stages of his career: the dark alternative R&B from the beginning of his discography, the enormous pop choruses from the Starboy and After Hours album eras, and the cinematically shaped sound of the album Hurry Up Tomorrow.
Because of this range, the audience will not consist only of the most devoted fans. The Weeknd attracts fans of contemporary R&B, synth-pop, and electronic production, as well as a wider audience that recognizes the songs "Blinding Lights", "Starboy", "Save Your Tears", "The Hills", "Can't Feel My Face", and "I Feel It Coming". In the stadium, these hits become shared focal points of the evening, while the slower songs leave more room for his distinctive high-register vocals.
Tickets for this event are in demand. It is worth securing tickets in time, especially if a particular section or a view of the entire stage is important.
The final chapter of the album trilogy
The After Hours Til Dawn Tour began in 2022 and, over the years, evolved from a tour connected with the albums After Hours and Dawn FM into an overview of the entire trilogy, completed by the album Hurry Up Tomorrow. That album was released on January 31, 2025, as the final chapter of the sequence that began with the 2020 album After Hours and continued with the 2022 album Dawn FM.
Hurry Up Tomorrow keeps synth-pop and R&B at its center, but connects them with cinematic transitions, electronic textures, and Brazilian-influenced rhythms. Among the songs from the current phase, "Timeless" with Playboi Carti, "São Paulo" with Anitta, "Wake Me Up", "Cry For Me", and the title track "Hurry Up Tomorrow" stand out. The new material is therefore not merely an addition to the older hits, but a framework that connects the motifs of night, fame, exhaustion, and a new beginning across all three albums.
The scale of the project is confirmed by figures reported by the Associated Press: by November 2025, the tour had surpassed one billion US dollars in revenue, with approximately 7.55 million tickets sold across 153 recorded performances. The figures explain why the production was built for stadiums and why the concert in the city of Nice is part of a long, technically elaborate traveling project.
A repertoire without a fabricated advance set list
The exact order of songs for July 22 has not been confirmed in advance, and the program has changed during the tour. Previous performances nevertheless show a clear pattern: newer songs from Hurry Up Tomorrow appear alongside major singles from the After Hours, Dawn FM, and Starboy eras, while older R&B material and ballads create calmer, more vocally focused parts of the evening.
"Blinding Lights" and "Save Your Tears" represent his purest pop side, "The Hills" and "Often" bring back a darker R&B charge, while songs such as "Call Out My Name" and "Die For You" rely on his voice and the audience singing together. The listed songs describe the range of material that defines the tour, but they do not mean that each one will necessarily be performed in the city of Nice.
- Major pop choruses come from songs such as "Blinding Lights", "Starboy", and "Save Your Tears".
- The darker R&B part of the catalog is represented by "The Hills", "Often", and "Wicked Games".
- The current phase is driven by "Timeless", "Wake Me Up", "Cry For Me", and "São Paulo".
- Ballads and slower songs place the greatest emphasis on The Weeknd's vocals and the audience's reaction.
Playboi Carti and the current European leg
Playboi Carti has been announced as the supporting act for the European and British leg of the 2026 tour. His set brings modern trap, distorted textures, and a different kind of energy before The Weeknd's synth-pop and R&B. Their connection is particularly clear in the song "Timeless", one of the central songs of the current period.
The duration of the opening program and possible joint appearances should not be treated as guaranteed until the organizers confirm them for the specific date. Nevertheless, Playboi Carti clearly defines the profile of the evening: the program combines stadium pop, R&B, and contemporary hip-hop.
Places are disappearing quickly, especially in sections that offer a balance between a view of the production and sufficiently direct sound.
The tour's visual language
The After Hours Til Dawn Tour is conceived as a visual story, not merely a sequence of songs. The 2026 European leg has further developed this approach. Reports from current concerts describe a monumental golden sculpture by the artist Hajime Sorayama, approximately 12 meters tall, dancers in red costumes, and a combination of video, pyrotechnics, and precisely timed lighting changes.
These are features of previous performances on the current leg, not a guarantee that every detail will be identical in the city of Nice. Stadium productions are adapted to the venue, weather, and technical schedule. Strong dramaturgy can be expected: dark silhouettes and red lights in more tense songs, more powerful lighting during pop choruses, and broad stage images that remain legible even from more distant stands.
The floor provides a more physical experience and greater proximity to the performer, but the view of the entire set design may be limited. From the higher stands, it is easier to follow the shape of the stage, the lighting work, and the relationship between the main stage and the audience. At a concert like this, "closest" is not always the same as "best".
Allianz Riviera as a concert venue
Allianz Riviera is located on Boulevard des Jardiniers, in the western part of the city of Nice, in the Saint-Isidore and Éco-vallée area. The stadium was designed by the Wilmotte & Associés firm. The structure combines metal and wood, while the exterior membrane makes use of transparency, light, and shadow. For concerts, the venue can accommodate up to 45,000 visitors, depending on the stage setup and safety configuration.
The capacity creates a powerful stadium wave during the best-known songs, but the feeling of proximity depends strongly on the section. The lower stands offer better contact with the stage, the upper stands provide a wider view, and the floor offers the greatest concentration of energy. When checking a ticket, it is worth looking not only at the row number but also at the angle toward the stage.
The acoustics of an open stadium should be understood realistically. The sound differs between the floor, the corners, and the higher rows. The Weeknd's production relies on deep bass, wide synthesizers, and clean lead vocals, so positions at a medium distance opposite the stage often provide a more balanced sound image than side seats. Visitors sensitive to loudness should bring high-quality earplugs.
- Location: Allianz Riviera, Boulevard des Jardiniers, 06200 Nice.
- Concert capacity: up to 45,000 visitors, depending on the configuration.
- Nearest public transport: tram toward Saint-Isidore and the Stade stop.
- Additional connections: bus, Nice-Saint-Augustin station, and the Grand Arénas airport transport hub.
Arriving by public transport
Public transport is the most practical choice because traffic around the stadium intensifies before and after the concert. Allianz Riviera lists the tram, a bus connection, Nice-Saint-Augustin station, and the Chemins de Fer de Provence network as the main options. The tram toward Saint-Isidore stops at the Stade station, next to the complex.
For passengers arriving by air, the connection through Grand Arénas is important. Airport lines connect the terminals with this transport hub, where passengers can transfer to the tram toward Saint-Isidore and Allianz Riviera. Travelers staying in the city center should check the timetable and the final evening departures in advance, because after the concert a large number of people move toward the same stops at the same time.
The return journey usually requires more patience than the arrival. It is useful to agree on a meeting place in advance, save a map offline, and follow the instructions of staff directing the audience toward the tram, shuttle buses, and parking areas.
Arriving by car and parking
Allianz Riviera lists more than 12,000 parking spaces used within the large-event system, but individual zones have special arrangements, and part of the capacity is linked to advance-reserved parking and shuttle transport. The larger zones include PMIN and P5 Arboras.
Access roads and exits from the A8 motorway may be congested. Drivers should follow traffic signs and enter the exact assigned parking area, not only the name of the stadium. After the concert, leaving may take considerably longer than usual.
- Check whether a separate parking or shuttle document is required.
- Plan to arrive earlier because of controlled access routes and pedestrian zones.
- Arrange for a driver who will not consume alcohol.
- Do not leave valuable items visible inside the vehicle.
Nice as a base for a concert visit
Nice is an internationally connected Mediterranean city with an airport, railway connections, a tram system, and approximately seven kilometers of coastline. For visitors traveling because of the concert, it is practical to look for accommodation near a tram or railway connection rather than necessarily directly beside the stadium. This makes it easier to combine the event with the city center and avoid complete dependence on a car.
Before the concert, time should be left for a lighter meal and hydration. July evenings on the Côte d'Azur can be warm, while prolonged standing and a dense crowd increase fatigue. Light clothing, comfortable footwear, and sun protection during earlier waiting are more useful than complicated concert equipment.
For a short stay, the city offers the Promenade des Anglais, the old town, markets, museums, and the coast. Visitors with a morning flight should carefully plan their return from the stadium. After an event attended by tens of thousands of people, it is not reasonable to expect movement to be as fast as on an ordinary evening.
Preparing for entry
The program begins at 19:00, but that is not the recommended arrival time. Security checks, the distance between the entrance and the section, and congestion can consume a large amount of time. The stadium recommends early arrival for major events and uses different entrances to distribute the audience.
The ticket should be saved on the device so that it is available without a mobile signal. The battery must be charged, and an identity document should be kept at hand if required by the ticket type. Large bags, professional photographic equipment, glass, and other items may be restricted, so it is safer to arrive with a small bag and only essential belongings.
- Save the ticket offline and bring a portable battery.
- Check the entrance, section, row, and seat designation before departure.
- Bring earplugs, especially for children and sensitive individuals.
- Agree on a meeting place in case the group becomes separated.
- Follow the stadium's latest instructions regarding bags, water, and prohibited items.
Ticket sales for this event are currently under way. After choosing a place, it is equally important to arrange the arrival and return in advance, because traffic and entry strongly affect the entire experience.
Who will find the concert especially appealing
Long-time fans can hear how the early, more enclosed R&B fits into today's stadium production. Audience members who know only the biggest singles will receive an accessible program with songs present on radio, streaming services, and dance floors. Fans of electronic production can follow the way synthesizers, bass, and transitions connect the different albums, while audience members focused on the visual experience will benefit most from sections offering a view of the entire stage.
The concert is less suitable for those expecting an intimate indoor evening. The After Hours Til Dawn Tour uses the size of the stadium as part of the performance: distance, light, the mass of the audience, and large stage objects create the feeling of a wide cinematic shot.
The second evening in the city of Nice comes immediately after the first performance at the same location, after which the tour continues toward Milan. Allianz Riviera thus becomes an important stop in the middle of the European summer leg, at a point when the production is well established and the repertoire is focused on the final chapter of the trilogy.
Sources:
- The Weeknd - tour schedule with dates on July 21 and 22, 2026, at Allianz Riviera.
- Allianz Riviera - information about the event, address, capacity, architecture, access, and parking.
- Associated Press - information about the album Hurry Up Tomorrow and the tour's reach through November 2025.
- Pitchfork - announcement of the 2026 European leg, album context, and Playboi Carti as the supporting act.
- LOS40 - report from the current 2026 European leg, including the repertoire and stage production.
- Explore Nice Côte d'Azur - the city's transport connections, coastline, and context for visitors.
- Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur - tram connections between the terminals, Grand Arénas, and Allianz Riviera.