Moïse Mbiye triumphs at the Arena Grand Paris: a historic year for gospel
The Moïse Mbiye concert on November 22, 2025
Pastor and gospel artist Moïse Mbiye delivered a sold-out concert event on Saturday November 22, 2025 at the Arena Grand Paris located in Tremblay-en-France. The event brought together 8,500 spectators in an electric and deeply spiritual atmosphere, with a record sale of 63% of tickets sold in just 6 days. The evening took place from 8:00 p.m. in Hall 1, with a mixed configuration including numbered seated stands and a standing pit.
The Congolese artist, also pastor of the Cité Bethel church, offered a show combining African music and gospel, broadcast live the same evening. The Arena Grand Paris was packed, witnessing an atmosphere of praise, adoration and strong emotions throughout the evening. This concert has been described as historic by several sources, marking a major milestone in the artist’s career and for the French-speaking gospel scene.
The large Parisian theaters and their capacities
The Paris region has several prestigious venues to host major gospel concerts. L’Arena Grand Parislocated in Tremblay-en-France, offers a capacity of approximately 9,000 seats and has now established itself as a reference location for praise and worship concerts. This modern room allows a flexible configuration with stands and standing pit suitable for gospel events.
L’Accor Arena (formerly Bercy), located in the 12th arrondissement of Paris, represents the largest performance hall in the capital with a capacity of more than 15,000 spectators. This legendary venue constitutes the absolute summit for any artist wishing to mark the history of the French music scene. THE Zénith Paris – La Villettewith around 6,800 seats, often serves as a springboard for artists before conquering very large venues.
The gospel exploits of 2025
The year 2025 will remain engraved in the history of French-speaking gospel with two major performances which marked a turning point for this music in France. NK Divine became the first French-speaking gospel artist to fill the Accor Arena on July 13, 2025, bringing together more than 15,000 spectators during a historic event. This feat represents a decisive moment for gospel music in France, NK Divine having previously gradually conquered the Casino de Paris in 13 hours, then the Zénith de Paris in 2024 before reaching the absolute summit.
Moses Mbiye also made history by filling the Arena Grand Paris on November 22, 2025 with 8,500 sold-out seats. Its sales record with 63% of tickets sold in just 6 days testifies to its exceptional popularity with the French-speaking public. These two artists have proven that French-speaking gospel definitely has its place in the biggest venues in France.
Congratulations to the artists for these historic performances
These exceptional performances bear witness to the vitality and extraordinary growth of French-speaking gospel. Congratulations to NK Divine for breaking the glass ceiling by becoming the first French-speaking gospel artist to fill the Accor Arena, proving that this music has definitely captured the hearts of thousands of French people. His journey, from the Casino de Paris to Bercy, traces the path for an entire generation of gospel artists.
Congratulations also to Moise Mbiye for his sold-out concert at the Arena Grand Paris, setting a ticket sales record and confirming his status as an essential gospel artist on the French-speaking scene. These two artists not only filled prestigious venues, but above all touched thousands of hearts with their inspiring messages and powerful music. Their success paves the way for a new generation of gospel artists and proves that faith and worship can bring together huge crowds in France.
