With his new album Harry’s House breaking records and his Love on Tour concert series selling out venues around the world, fans are eager to know if singer and actor Harry Styles will be bringing his tour to France anytime soon. As one of the most popular solo artists to emerge from One Direction, Styles has amassed a massive global following, especially in Europe. France in particular has always been a key market for Styles, both with One Direction and as a solo artist. His self-titled debut album topped the charts in France back in 2017. So will Harry Style’s Love on Tour make a stop in France? Let’s break down what we know so far about Harry’s touring plans and chances of a French concert date.
Harry Styles’ Upcoming Tour Dates
Love on Tour was originally planned for 2020 but was postponed multiple times due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The tour finally kicked off in September 2021 in Las Vegas and ran through November 2021 primarily in the United States. In 2022, Styles took the tour to the UK, Europe and South America from June through July. Additional dates were announced for Asia, Australia and New Zealand from November 2022 through January 2023.
Here are Harry Styles’ remaining Love on Tour dates for 2022/2023:
Date | City | Country |
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November 15, 2022 | Manila | Philippines |
November 21, 2022 | Tokyo | Japan |
November 25, 2022 | Osaka | Japan |
February 14, 2023 | Perth | Australia |
February 17, 2023 | Melbourne | Australia |
February 18, 2023 | Melbourne | Australia |
February 21, 2023 | Sydney | Australia |
February 22, 2023 | Sydney | Australia |
February 25, 2023 | Brisbane | Australia |
February 26, 2023 | Brisbane | Australia |
As you can see, there are no scheduled tour dates yet in France or anywhere in Europe for 2023. However, given Styles’ popularity in the region, fans are hopeful that a European leg will be announced soon.
Harry Styles’ History of Performing in France
As part of One Direction, Harry Styles performed in France many times over the years. The band played multiple concerts in Paris and other major French cities on each of their tour cycles between 2011 and 2015.
Some notable One Direction shows in France include:
- June 2012 – 4 shows in Paris at Zenith Arena on the Up All Night Tour
- April 2013 – 1 show in Paris at Palais Omnisports de Paris-Bercy on the Take Me Home Tour
- June 2014 – 6 shows in Paris at Stade de France on the Where We Are Tour
As a solo artist, Harry Styles has also developed a strong connection with French fans:
- March 2017 – 1 show in Paris at Olympia on his first solo tour
- April 2018 – 1 show in Paris at Salle Pleyel
- May 2018 – Performances on the French TV shows Quotidien and NRJ Music Awards
Given his history of touring in France with One Direction and as a solo artist, fans feel confident that Styles will return soon. France represents a major market that Styles is very likely to visit on future legs of the Love on Tour series.
Harry Styles’ popularity in France
Both as part of One Direction and as a solo artist, Harry Styles has earned massive popularity across France:
- One Direction albums Up All Night, Take Me Home, Midnight Memories, and Four all reached #1 on France’s album charts
- One Direction won several NRJ Music Awards in France
- Styles’ self-titled debut solo album reached #1 in France and was certified platinum
- Hit singles “Sign of the Times” and “Lights Up” both reached top 10 in France
- Harry’s House achieved #1 album in France after release in May 2022
- 4 million monthly listeners on Spotify in France (One Direction also still has 3.5 million)
Clearly French fans have embraced Harry Styles’ music in a big way, both with One Direction and as a solo star. This massive popularity signals France as a strategic market for Styles’ touring plans.
What Are French Fans Saying?
Across social media, French fans have been vocal about their hopes for a Harry Styles Love on Tour date in France:
- Twitter fan account @HarryFranceNews frequently posts updates and commentary about the chances of a France concert announcement
- Fans tweeting wishlists of cities with #HarryComeToFrance and #LoveOnTourFrance
- Instagram fan accounts sharing photos of previous One Direction and Harry Styles shows in France
- Comments on Harry’s official Instagram asking about a French tour stop
- A Change.org petition started by French fans has over 5,000 signatures asking for a France concert date to be added
The outpouring of interest from fans leaves little doubt – France is at the top of the list of places Harry Styles fans want to see him perform next.
Fan Reactions on Social Media
Here are some example social media posts from fans hoping Harry will tour France:
Platform | Fan Comment |
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“@Harry_Styles please come to France on tour!!! We love you so much here!” | |
“You have such a big fanbase in France, we would love for you to come back on tour!” | |
“France needs the Harry Styles Love on Tour! Announce a date here soon please!” |
Will Harry Add a France Tour Date?
Given Harry’s history in France, the massive fan interest for shows there, and the likelihood of quickly selling out a concert, it seems highly probable Styles will schedule Love on Tour dates in France. Major markets like Paris would make perfect sense, and cities he hasn’t played before like Nice, Toulouse or Lyon could also be possibilities.
While his 2022 and early 2023 schedule is packed, Styles’ team has indicated the Love on Tour series will continue through 2023 and into 2024. This leaves plenty of opportunity for France dates to be revealed in the coming months as the tour continues to evolve. Fans will be anxiously awaiting each batch of new concert announcements, watching closely for any sign of shows in France.
Potential French Tour Stops
If Harry Styles does announce shows in France, here are some potential cities he could visit:
- Paris – Most obvious choice given its size and venues like AccorHotels Arena
- Nice – Major city on the southern coast that draws big acts
- Toulouse – Large metro area in southern France Styles has never played
- Lille – Northern city near Belgian border that could draw wider European fans
- Lyon – Central metropolitan hub not yet tour by Styles solo or with One Direction
Any of these cities seem primed to roll out the red carpet for a Harry Styles concert. Fans will be watching anxiously for an announcement.
Conclusion
Based on Harry Styles’ tour schedule so far, it appears likely the singer will bring Love on Tour to France at some point in 2023. His massive popularity in France, along with a proven history of successful shows there with One Direction and as a solo artist, makes France a logical next step as the tour continues. French fans have made it clear on social media they are eager for the chance to see Harry Styles perform live in their country again soon. All signs point to concert announcements for France being imminent as the Love on Tour series expands globally next year. Harry Styles in concert is an epic experience, and French fans are craving the opportunity. It’s a safe bet that Styles will oblige their wishes very soon.