2018 Kenny Chesney At Gillette Stadium Event Guide

FOXBOROUGH, MA — Summer may be winding down but at Gillette Stadium it's ending the only way it can - with a visit from Kenney Chesney and No Shoes Nation.

Chesney is back for his annual weekend of shows in Foxborough. This year, he'll play his 18th and 19th shows at the stadium and will break the million-person barrier for combined attendance. Chesney started playing Gillette Stadium in 2005 and has played almost every summer since, becoming a stadium staple in the process.

Joining Chesney will be special guests Dierks Bentley, Brothers Osborne and Brandon Lay.

Here's what you need to know if you plan on traveling to the concert popularly known as CountryFest.

Getting There 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 Thursday and Friday since the drive to the stadium will overlap with the evening commute home.

Stadium parking lots will open at 1 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 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.

Showtime!

The Gillette Stadium gates will open at 4 p.m., with the show starting at 5 p.m.

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.

So In Summary

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