“Time is time”: Youssou Ndour’s concert in France interrupted for running over schedule

Youssou Ndour’s concert at Paris’s Accor Arena on Saturday, October 17, 2026, was interrupted after it exceeded the venue’s time limit. The show started late, partly because riots and disruptions on Paris streets made it difficult for concertgoers to get to the venue. Despite the circumstances, Accor Arena officials enforced the schedule rules. The incident renews debate about frequent concert delays, particularly in Côte d’Ivoire.