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An AC/DC "Hells Bell" suspended from the stage rigging at the Stade de France during the 2026 Power Up Tour in Paris. The black bell features the red AC/DC logo and is illuminated by intense purple and pink concert lighting.

Power Up Tour

August 13, 2025 – Stade de France, Paris

Under a heavy, sweltering Parisian sky, 80,000 sets of glowing red horns transformed the stadium into a pulsing sea of crimson. The heat was stifling, but the rock gods had a plan for the “Power Up” takeover.

Just as the opening riff of “If You Want Blood (You’ve Got It)” tore through the speakers, the heavens opened. A much-needed downpour began, catching the crowd by surprise. Within minutes, we were absolutely drenched, but the effect was the opposite of a dampener—it was a literal and figurative refreshment. The cool rain washing over the sweltering stadium left us completely rejuvenated and, if possible, even more pumped up to embrace the chaos.

At 71, Angus Young remains the engine room. Clad in his signature velvet schoolboy suit he doesn’t just play the guitar; he wrestles it. During the 20-minute solo of “Let There Be Rock,” he proved that his blues-infused shredding hasn’t lost an ounce of its bite.

Brian Johnson, whose return is nothing short of a miracle after his hearing struggles years ago, delivered a grit-and-gravel performance that anchored the night. While he may lean on the crowd for some of the higher register screams, his charisma remains unmatched. Newcomers Chris Chaney (bass) and Matt Laug (drums) have seamlessly locked into the band’s legendary “pocket,” providing the unwavering stomp that allows the Youngs’ riffs to soar (Angus’ nephew Stevie Young joined the lineup at the rhythm guitar in 2014, honouring the legacy of his uncle Malcolm Young after Malcolm’s retirement due to dementia and his eventual passing in 2017).

The setlist was a high-energy barrage focusing heavily on the pillars of Back in Black and Highway to Hell, while also weaving in newer hits like “Shot in the Dark” and “Demon Fire”. Angus Young, soaked through his schoolboy uniform by song two, delivered a masterclass in blues-rock shredding alongside Brian Johnson’s signature roar .

Crowd favorites like “Thunderstruck” and “You Shook Me All Night Long” turned the stadium into a massive, unified choir .The night reached its thunderous conclusion as the traditional cannons roared and fireworks illuminated the sky during “For Those About to Rock (We Salute You)” . It was an unforgettable, high-voltage salute to rock immortality that proved AC/DC remains the tightest, loudest and most essential live act on the planet—rain or shine.

Setlist

If You Want Blood (You’ve Got It) – Back in Black – Demon Fire – Shot Down in Flames – Thunderstruck – Have a Drink on Me – Hells Bells – Shot in the Dark – Stiff Upper Lip – Shoot to Thrill – Sin City – Rock ‘n’ Roll Train – Dirty Deeds Done Dirt Cheap – High Voltage – Riff Raff – You Shook Me All Night Long – Highway to Hell – Whole Lotta Rosie – Let There Be Rock — T.N.T. – For Those About to Rock (We Salute You)

  • AC/DC lead guitarist Angus Young hunched over his black Gibson SG, lost in an intense solo during the 2026 Power Up Tour at the Stade de France. He is wearing his signature teal velvet schoolboy shorts and an open white shirt, spotlighted against a pitch-black background that emphasizes the raw, focused energy of his performance in Paris.
  • AC/DC frontman Brian Johnson performing on a rain-slicked stage during the 2026 Power Up Tour in Paris. He is wearing his iconic flat cap and a sleeveless black shirt, positioned in front of a massive wall of Marshall amplifiers, with rhythm guitarist Stevie Young visible in the background.
  • AC/DC lead singer Brian Johnson performing live in the rain at the Stade de France during the 2026 Power Up Tour in Paris. He is wearing his signature flat cap and a sleeveless Harley Davidson shirt, smiling as rain falls against a backdrop of a glowing white lightning bolt and Marshall amplifiers.
  • black and white photo of Angus Young performing on stage in his iconic schoolboy uniform during a heavy downpour at the Stade de France for the 2026 Power Up Tour. He is shredding on his Gibson SG while surrounded by a sea of fans raising their hands in the "rock on" hand gesture, perfectly capturing the high-voltage energy of the Paris show.
  • AC/DC guitarist Angus Young performing live on stage at the Stade de France during the 2026 Power Up Tour in Paris. He is wearing his iconic schoolboy uniform, pumping his fist in the air while holding his Gibson SG guitar, bathed in dramatic red stage lighting above a crowd of fans with their hands raised in the "rock on" gesture.
  • A panoramic view of the sold-out Stade de France during the 2026 Power Up Tour in Paris, with the entire stadium bathed in an electric green glow. The massive crowd is densely packed on the pitch and in the stands, with bright spotlights cutting through the dark night to illuminate the high-voltage atmosphere of the AC/DC concert.
  • A massive crowd of fans at the Stade de France wearing glowing red AC/DC devil horns during the 2026 Power Up Tour in Paris. The image captures the high-energy atmosphere of the stadium, with one fan holding up a black baseball cap featuring red horns and the AC/DC logo against a backdrop of thousands of spectators.
  • Angus Young performing a guitar solo in his signature blue velvet schoolboy uniform during the AC/DC Power Up Tour at the Stade de France in Paris. He is playing his black Gibson SG in front of a wall of Marshall amplifiers, with vibrant stage lighting accentuating the high-energy atmosphere of the 2026 live performance.
  • A wide-angle shot of the massive crowd at the Stade de France during the 2026 Power Up Tour in Paris. Thousands of fans fill the stadium under a deep blue twilight sky, their glowing red AC/DC devil horns creating a sea of flickering crimson lights.
  • AC/DC lead singer Brian Johnson belts out a classic under intense blue stage lights at the Stade de France during the 2026 Power Up Tour. He is seen laughing and performing with arms outstretched in front of a massive Marshall amplifier stack, perfectly capturing the joy and high energy of the Parisian crowd.
  • AC/DC guitarist Angus Young shredding on his Gibson SG during the 2026 Power Up Tour at the Stade de France. Dressed in his iconic schoolboy uniform, he performs in front of a towering wall of Marshall amplifiers under dramatic red stage lighting, with lead singer Brian Johnson visible in the background.
  • Angus Young leaning into a powerful riff on his Gibson SG during the 2026 Power Up Tour at the Stade de France. He is wearing his blue velvet schoolboy shorts and an open white shirt, performing in front of a towering wall of Marshall amplifiers with Brian Johnson moving in the background under bright stage lights.
  • AC/DC lead singer Brian Johnson pumps his fist in front of explosive pyrotechnic fireballs during the 2026 Power Up Tour at the Stade de France. The stage is bathed in a fiery orange glow from the massive LED screens and real-time flames, creating a dramatic and high-voltage finale for the Paris audience.
  • A split-screen stadium visual at the Stade de France during the 2026 Power Up Tour, featuring two dynamic shots of AC/DC guitarist Angus Young. The left frame shows a close-up of him shredding on his Gibson SG, while the right frame captures him in mid-stride across the stage in his iconic blue schoolboy uniform, both encased in glowing neon blue borders.
  • AC/DC lead guitarist Angus Young adjusts his hair while holding his black Gibson SG during the 2026 Power Up Tour at the Stade de France. He is wearing his iconic blue velvet schoolboy shorts and an open white shirt, performing above a sea of fans raising their hands in "rock on" gestures, with thousands of glowing red devil horns visible in the dark Parisian crowd.

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