2018 Ed Sheeran At Gillette Stadium Event Guide

FOXBOROUGH, MA — Gillette Stadium concert season comes to a close this weekend and it's going out with the quietest bang possible.

Ed Sheeran has two sold out shows this Friday and Saturday at the home of the New England Patriots. Unlike other concerts where acts create the most elaborate sets and stunning visuals, Sheeran likes to take it down a few notches and play an acoustic show in places where concerts featuring only a performer and his guitar are not common.

For Sheeran, this weekend is a return to the place where he headlined a show inside an NFL stadium for the first time. He made his Foxborough debut in 2013 as an opening act for Taylor Swift, and followed that up with his own show in 2015. Now, three years after people weren't sure what to expect, about 100,000 fans will make the trip to Route 1 to see the British performer.

Joining Sheeran will be Northern Irish rock veterans Snow Patrol and rising British pop singer Anne-Marie.

Here's what you need to know about the shows:

Getting To Gillette Stadium And Parking

The only ways to access Route 1 will be from Interstate 95, Interstate 495, and Route 140. All backroads that lead to Route 1 will be blocked by police and only open to local residents and Putnam Way pass holders. Concertgoers should allow for plenty of time around the stadium, especially Friday since the drive to the stadium will overlap with the evening commute home.

Stadium parking lots will open at 3 p.m. and costs $40 cars and motorcycles and $150 for buses, RVs and limos. All lots close two hours after the end of the concert. For more parking information, visit the Gillette Stadium parking FAQ.

Uber and Lyft drop off and pickup will be located in Lot 15 near Bass Pro Shop. A taxi stand will be set up in Lot 6, located in front of the east side of the stadium.

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Showtime!

The stadium gates are scheduled to open at 5:30 p.m. with the opening acts set for 7 p.m. Sheeran will follow later in the evening.

Clear Bag Policy In Effect

Bags larger than a small wristlet or handheld wallet will not be allowed inside Gillette Stadium, per the venue's clear bag policy, which is in effect at all ticketed events. If carrying a bag into the stadium is necessary, there are two options: a clear plastic bag the size of a 1- gallon Ziploc bag or a small wristlet or handheld wallet not exceeding 8" x 5" x 2" (approximately the size of a hand).

Please note that bags larger than the permitted size, including purses, shoulder bags, diaper bags and backpacks, will not be allowed inside Gillette Stadium on event day. Further, bags exceeding the permitted size will not be held or stored by the venue and must be returned to a vehicle before entering the stadium. For more information on the clear bag policy, click here.

Banned Items

Prohibited items at Gillette Stadium include, but are not limited to: selfie sticks, GoPro cameras, camera bags, umbrellas, coolers, fanny packs, outside food and beverage, balloons or beach balls, noisemakers, signs larger than 11 x 17 and any other items deemed dangerous and/or inappropriate by stadium management. For more information on prohibited items, check the stadium security protocol.


If You Need Help

Guest service booths located on the 100- and 300-level concourses at midfield/50-yard line for all stadium events. If you need immediate assistance during the event, please contact the stadium hotline at 508-384-9205.

If you require anonymous assistance during the event for behavioral or conduct related matters, please send security operations a text message at 508-928-3838 or text the word, CONDUCT to 78247 followed by all the relevant details.

Information in this story was provided by Gillette Stadium

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