Ten years of Pentagon, one Paris night
The date is November 6, 2026, a Friday. Pentagon debuted in October 2016 under Cube Entertainment, so this Paris show sits right on the group’s tenth anniversary. Their fandom, Universe, has followed them from “Gorilla” through to “Shine”, the 2018 single that became their best-known song.
Le Trabendo holds a few hundred people, which is small for a K-pop tour stop. That means sightlines are close everywhere on the floor. No setlist, support act or show length has been given for this date, and this guide doesn’t guess at any of them.
Le Trabendo, inside the Parc de la Villette
The venue is at 211 Avenue Jean Jaurès, inside the Parc de la Villette in the 19th arrondissement. It’s a low building with a bar, and the main hall is mostly standing room.
Getting there:
- Metro: Porte de Pantin (Line 5) is the closest station, a short walk across the park.
- Tram: Line T3b stops at Porte de Pantin too.
- Neighbours: the Philharmonie de Paris, the Zénith Paris and the Cité des sciences et de l’industrie are all in the same park.
On a Friday the metro runs later than on weeknights, so most fans can get home by Line 5 after the encore.
How the floor works at a K-pop standing show
Standing K-pop shows in Paris follow a pattern. Fans who want the barrier usually queue outside the venue for hours before doors, and they often keep an informal numbered list among themselves. With a crowd this size, latecomers still end up only a few metres from the stage.
What fans usually bring:
- Official lightstick: Pentagon’s lightstick is the standard thing to hold up in the crowd.
- Fanchants: Universe chants members’ names during songs, following the group’s official chant guides.
- Fan projects: banners or slogans for an anniversary moment are often handed out in the queue.
- Warm layers: Paris in November is cold, and the queue is outdoors.
At the bar and the cloakroom (vestiaire), contactless card payment is the normal way to pay in Paris. A few words of French help, and “bonsoir” goes further than you’d think. The rule in French venues is not to film the whole show on a raised phone, because the people behind you are standing.
Before and after the show in the 19th
The Parc de la Villette is free to walk through and is lit at night. Its red steel folies by architect Bernard Tschumi are the landmarks to steer by on the way to Le Trabendo. The Canal de l’Ourcq runs through the park, and its banks have bars and quick food a few minutes from the doors.
Fans coming from outside Paris often stay near the Gare de l’Est or Gare du Nord. From there, Line 5 runs straight to Porte de Pantin with no changes. The tour organiser holds the ticket and entry details for this date. Ticket prices are on the official sales page, and this guide gives none.
Frequently asked questions
When and where is Pentagon's 10th anniversary concert in Paris?
It's on November 6, 2026, at Le Trabendo, 211 Avenue Jean Jaurès, inside the Parc de la Villette in Paris's 19th arrondissement.
What is the nearest metro to Le Trabendo?
Porte de Pantin on Metro Line 5, which is also a stop on tram T3b. From there it's a short walk through the Parc de la Villette.
Is Le Trabendo seated or standing?
The main hall is mostly standing room and holds a few hundred people, so the whole floor is close to the stage. Fans who want the barrier usually queue outside for hours before doors.
What do fans bring to a Pentagon concert?
Usually Pentagon's official lightstick and warm layers for an outdoor November queue. Many also learn the fanchants from the group's official chant guides.
What else is near the venue?
The Philharmonie de Paris, the Zénith Paris, the Cité des sciences et de l'industrie and the Canal de l'Ourcq are all in or next to the Parc de la Villette.
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