U2 are returning to Paris, a few short weeks after terrorist attacks on the French capital forced the postponement of a concert that was to be broadcast on HBO.
The band announced today that they will perform at the Accorhotels Arena in the neighborhood of Bercy on Sunday, December 6 and Monday, December 7.
“So much that was taken from Paris on the tragic night of November 13th is irreplaceable,” says Bono, via u2.com. “For one night, the killers took lives, took music, took peace of mind — but they couldn’t steal the spirit of that city. It’s a spirit our band knows well and will try to serve when we return for the postponed shows on December 6 and 7. We’re going to put on our best for Paris.”
U2 were set to perform at Accorhotels Arena on November 14, the night after a string of deadly terrorist attacks around Paris killed 129 people, including 89 at the Eagles of Death Metal show at Le Bataclan.
Part of U2’s iNNOCENCE + eXPERIENCE Tour, the show on December 7 will be filmed live and then broadcast on HBO at 9 p.m. eastern time.
Adds U2 Tour Promoter and Tour Producer Arthur Fogel: “The band wanted us to reschedule as soon as possible so that they could honour the commitment to their audience.” Tickets for the November 14 show will be valid for December 6. Tickets for November 15 performance will be good for the December 7.