U2 concerts timetable
At 16:00 the outer gates will be opened and at which time there will be a security check
At 17:00 the gates to the Olympic Stadium will be opened
Approximately at 19.15 Razorlight will come on stage
At about 20.45 it's U2
At 23:00 concert ends at the latest
To speed up entry into the outer stadium area, security checks will start at the outer gates about 16:00. After entry into the outer stadium area you will be able go to U2's merchandise stores. The ticket checks at the inner gates are due to start at around 17:00 after which you'll be able to enter the actual stadium.
The times of when the acts are estimated to start and are subject to change!
(it better not be raining!)
The public is advised to come early, because there will an estimated audience of 50 000 and may take a lot of time to find your seat. In addition, security checks may cause long queues! (don't we know it!
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Traffic
The audience is advised to come to the stadium by foot or by public transport, as paid parking space is very limited around the area of the stadium and car park place costs is 15 € per car. There is no parking allowed on the road Mäntymâenitie. In addition the road Hammarkoldintie is closed to general traffic between 6:00-24:00.
There's only a limited number of paid parking for busses around the stadium ground. Bus parking costs 40 € per bus.
What you're not allowed to bring into the stadium:
-umbrellas - if it's raining, disposable rain jackets are on sale at the stadium.
- lasers
- alcohol
- bottles, cans & jars
- weapons, fireworks
- video recorders, tape recorders, SLR cameras (ordinary digital cameras and cellphones are allowed)
- camping chairs and other hazardous materials and/or equipment are strictly prohibited.
Cloakroom
Outside the stadium are cloakrooms (tents), where you can leave your goods in storage.
Ear Protection
Ear plugs are recommend! Earplugs are also sold at the stadium.
Hope this information is helpful and if there's anything you're still unclear about, just ask.
Although one thing, we've been having a major heat wave here with temps between 22 - 30 degrees Celsius, and it looks as though it will warm next week too, so winter boots or coats necessary!