Bruce Springsteen at Boucher Road: Everything you need to know before you go

Author: Emma DicksonPublished 30th Apr 2024

Bruce Springsteen and The E Street Band will play Boucher Playing Fields Belfast on Thursday 9th May for the very first outdoor gig of the year in NI.

Over 40,000 Bruce fans will flock to Belfast next week to hear the 74 year old play his greatest and most iconic hits!

Alongside Bruce Springsteen, the E Street Band's members are Roy Bittan (piano, synthesiser) Nils Lofgren (guitar, vocals), Patti Scialfa (guitar, vocals), Garry Tallent (bass guitar), Stevie Van Zandt (guitar, vocals) and Max Weinberg (drums) with Soozie Tyrell (violin, guitar, vocals), Jake Clemons (saxophone) and Charlie Giordano (keyboards).

If you were lucky enough to get your hands on tickets, there's some important information you need to know before you go...

Who is supporting Bruce Springsteen in Belfast?

There is NO support, just Bruce!

What time do gates open?

Boucher Playing Fields will open at 5pm. SHOW STARTS at 7pm. Please allow yourself plenty of time to get to the venue so as to get in well before the start of the show.

What time does the gig start?

Bruce Springsteen and The E Street Band will take to the stage at 7pm sharp

Where can you park for Bruce Springsteen at Boucher?

There is no parking in the vicinity of the venue. Boucher Playing Fields is well served by public transport. Bus and Rail transport options can all bring you within walking distance of Boucher Playing Fields. We would strongly encourage concert goers to use public transport and allow yourself sufficient travel time.

Are there tickets available for Bruce Springsteen in Belfast?

Ticketmaster is the official and only legitimate ticket seller for this event. There are a limited number of tickets available on Ticketmaster.

Top tips ahead of the gig 👇

🎤 Please make sure your phone is fully charged before you leave the house.

🎤 Beware of bogus ticket sellers and tour operators. Please DO NOT buy tickets from unofficial sources.

🎤 Early queuing will NOT be permitted in the streets around the venue.

🎤 If you must bring a bag it needs to be less than A4 size. Bags under A4 size will be subject to a search which will result in queueing.

🎤 No seating of any kind of umbrellas will be admitted.

Check out some of Bruce Springsteen's greatest hits 👇

Born To Run


Badlands


The River


Hungry Heart


Atlantic City


Dancing In The Dark


Born In The U.S.A


My Hometown


Brilliant Disguise


Human Touch


Streets Of Philadelphia


Blood Brothers


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