U2 Live From Paris: Concert Apr 2026

On July 4, 1987, U2 took the stage at the Hippodrome de Vincennes during the second leg of the Joshua Tree Tour . Having just become the "biggest band in the world" following the release of The Joshua Tree , they performed to a massive, packed open-air stadium.

Fans recall a warm, clear summer evening with the sunset behind the stage. U2 Live from Paris: Concert

The 18-track performance included staples like "I Still Haven’t Found What I’m Looking For," "Bad," and "With or Without You". It opened with covers of "Stand By Me" and "C'mon Everybody," though these were later omitted from digital releases. On July 4, 1987, U2 took the stage

During "With or Without You," the show was briefly interrupted when a canister of tear gas was set off in the crowd, prompting Bono to scold the perpetrator before resuming the performance. The 18-track performance included staples like "I Still

U2 Live from Paris: Concert