Rolling Stones at Croke Park: stage times, tickets, weather - what you need to know
Mick Jagger and co. have arrived in Dublin
The veteran rockers are in Dublin and ready to rock Croke Park! Tomorrow evening's gig is the first date of their No Filter UK & Ireland tour.
Over 70,000 fans are expected to attend the gig, which will be their first in Ireland in over 10 years.
When can I enter the venue?
Doors open at 5pm with support act The Academic taking to the stage at 7pm. The concert is expected to finish around 10.45pm.
Early queuing will not be permitted in the streets around Croke Park. Organisers are asking ticket holders to respect the privacy of local residents.
How to get to Croke Park?
Organisers strongly advise the use of public transport. Bus, Rail, DART and LUAS transport options can all bring you within 15 minutes’ walk of the stadium. Plan your journey online via the Croke Park Journey Planner.
Driving? A list of all Dublin city centre car parks can be found here.
Getting into the concert - what can I bring with me?
People without bags will be fast-tracked.
If you must bring a bag, it needs to be small, no bigger than A5, just enough to carry some money/cards, phone and life’s essentials. Bags over A5 size will not be permitted. Please do not bring a bag unless it is totally necessary.
Only cameras smaller than A5 will be admitted.
Umbrellas will not be allowed inside the venue.
All patrons will be subject to a ‘pat-down’ search before being admitted to the venue.
Where can I buy a ticket?
A limited number of tickets are still available from Ticketmaster outlets Nationwide and www.ticketmaster.ie and some may be available at the box office on the day. Credit Card Bookings 0844 277 445 (NI).
Weather?
The latest Met Eireann forecast is looking good little chance of rain.
"Dry on Thursday with varying cloud and sunny spells. Moderate east or southeast breezes. Highest temperatures 15 to 17 degrees."
You could get away without bringing a rain coat.
Anything else?
Under 16's must be accompanied at all times by a parent or guardian attending the event who will remain with them and take full responsibility for them throughout the duration of the concert. Under 14's are NOT allowed on the pitch either accompanied or unaccompanied.
The Rolling Stones recently played Nanterre, France, concertgoers can expect the setlist to be similar for Thursday's Croke Park gig.