Jay-Z Announces 'Jay-Z 30' Retrospective Concert Series in Paris and Los Angeles
Jay-Z has announced two major stadium concerts — at Stade de France in Paris on September 10, 2026, and SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles on October 23, 2026 — as part of his ongoing 30th anniversary celebration. The shows follow his recent Roots Picnic appearance in Philadelphia and three upcoming Yankee Stadium dates in July. The concerts mark Jay-Z's first Los Angeles performance since his 4:44 Tour in 2017.
Roc Nation announced on Tuesday, June 9 that Jay-Z will headline two stadium shows under the 'Jay-Z 30' banner: Stade de France in Paris on September 10 and SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles on October 23. The announcement continues a broader run of anniversary concerts tied to the 30th anniversary of his debut album 'Reasonable Doubt,' which was released on June 25, 1996, and the 25th anniversary of 'The Blueprint.' Tickets go on presale June 11 via Citi and Mastercard, with a general on-sale beginning June 12 at 10 a.m. local time through Live Nation. The Paris and Los Angeles shows follow Jay-Z's recent Roots Picnic performance in Philadelphia, where he was backed by the Roots and brought out collaborators including Beanie Sigel and Freeway, and also delivered a widely discussed a cappella freestyle addressing several public figures. His three Yankee Stadium shows — July 10, 11, and 12 — were expanded from two dates after the initial run sold out. Specific setlist or format details for the Paris and Los Angeles concerts have not yet been announced.
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No pricing information for the Paris or Los Angeles shows has been disclosed across any of the sources.
How coverage differed
Rolling Stone provided notably more detail about the controversial a cappella freestyle at the Roots Picnic — in which Jay-Z reportedly addressed Damon Dash, Drake, Kanye West, and Nicki Minaj — while Variety and The Hollywood Reporter focused primarily on the concert announcements and ticket logistics without mentioning it.
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