Sugababes Live at Botanic Gardens: Everything you need to know before you go

Author: Emma DicksonPublished 25th May 2023
Last updated 26th May 2023

Belfast’s summertime music festival, Live at Botanic Gardens, returns this year with six headline shows.

Kicking things off on Friday 26th May is one of the most successful British girl bands of the 21st century – the Sugababes!

With six number one singles, millions of global sales and multiple multi-platinum albums, we cannot wait to see the band reunite in Belfast and perform to thousands at Botanic.

If you were lucky enough to get your hands on a tickets, we’ve got a helpful guide on everything you need to know before you go…

ENTRY POINTS

GATES OPEN 6.30pm

Entry to the venue is via the following entrances ONLY to the Botanic Gardens:

-Main Gate on University Road (between Queen’s University and Ulster Museum)

Box office for sales and ticket collection located at this entrance.

-Queens Library, Botanic Avenue (Wheelchair Accessible Entrance)

FOOD & DRINKS

It’s important to know that the bars at the venue are ONLY accepting card payments not cash!

Concessions are cash and card. There will be no ATMs inside the park. Once a patron has exited the venue, re-entry is not possible, so it’s important to be prepared!

Proof of age may be required if you wish to purchase alcohol.

Drinking water fountains will be available at various points throughout the venue.

TRANSPORT

Bus & Rail options can bring you within 5 minutes’ walk to the venue, visit translink.co.uk for further information.

PARKING

Event organisers have asked drivers to use car parks on the outer perimeter and walk to the venue.

Aiken Promotions have advised: “Pay particular attention to on-street parking signs such as pay & display and do not park in restricted or ‘no parking’ areas as a robust parking enforcement operation will be in place.”

TICKET INFORMATION

Ticketmaster is the official ticket seller for this event. Beware of bogus ticket sellers & tour operators. Do not buy tickets from unofficial sources (including websites).

Standing Tickets are the only tickets on sale. No type of seating will be allowed inside the venue as these are prohibited.

Please refrain from bringing any fold up seating, inflatables, or any form of temporary seating as you will not be allowed enter the venue with them.

PROHIBITED ITEMS

❌ Umbrellas

❌ Cameras in excess of 35mm Lens and video recorders

❌ Flag poles, sticks for banners or selfie sticks

❌ Bottles, glass vessels, cans, flasks, Frisbees, and similar items, dangerous or hazardous, illegal substances

❌ Scooters, skateboards, or other skates

❌ Prams/push chairs

❌ Inflatable and folding chairs

❌ Large suitcases/rucksacks

❌ Alcohol, drinks or food

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