Beyoncé in Sunderland: timings, support act, bag rules and more

Queen Bey herself is visiting the North East for just one night on her Renaissance tour, one of eight UK dates.

Concert-goers were urged to arrive early and plan their arrival to avoid long queues.

READ ALSO: Beyoncé Fans Praise “Real Class” As The Singer Shines Through The Edinburgh Rain

She follows in the footsteps of Ed Sheeran and Elton John, who both played to sold-out crowds in Sunderland last summer. Pink will play two nights at the Stadium of Light next month.

She played in Sunderland on her Formation Tour in 2016.

Here’s everything you need to know before the show:

What are the dates for the performance?

Gates to the stadium are expected to open at approximately 4 p.m., with Beyoncé scheduled to take the stage sometime between 8 p.m. and 8:30 p.m. based on previous shows.

The performance is expected to end at 11 p.m.

Who supports Beyoncé?

There will be no support act for the concert.

Can I bring a bag into the stadium?

The organizers have explained that all items and bags carried by the participants will be checked upon entry and the bags may not be larger than a sheet of A4 paper.

Can I bring my own food and drink into the stadium?

Concert-goers are not permitted to bring their own food and drinks into the stadium.

According to the organizers, there will be an extensive range of food and drinks for sale in the courtyard and in the stadium.

To receive more stories straight to your email cart, click here

Is there more public transport?

There will be additional bus and subway connections before and after the performance.

Concert-goers with purple, red, or yellow tickets should head to the Stadium of Light subway station. If you have an admission ticket in the colors blue, orange, platinum, green or pink, it is best to go to the St. Peter underground station.

Tube users are advised to allow sufficient time to get to Sunderland before the concert and then use St Peter’s or Stadium of Light tube stations where there are extra staff and queue management.

Sunderland and Park Lane stations are closed from 10pm.

In order to make it easier for passengers to return home, the trains will run later than normal.

Beyoncé performs in front of 50,000 fans at Murrayfield in Edinburgh on Saturday (May 20). (Image: PA)

Are there road closures?

Roads around the venue will be closed and there will be no pickup and drop-off areas directly in front of the stadium.

Motorists coming from the south should use the A19 exits A1018 and A690 and drop off in the city center or on Dame Dorothy Street, where the Stadium of Light is a short walk away.

The Keir Hardie Way will be closed. Vehicles coming from the north and west are therefore advised to use the park and walk area at Sunderland Enterprise Park via the A1231 Wessington Way.

Where can I park?

There is no on-site parking available and drivers have been advised that residential parking permits apply on the residential streets surrounding the stadium.

Council operated car parks are available in the new Riverside Multi-Storey on Trimdon Street, bookable at a charge of £7, however drivers will not be able to pay to park there on the day.

There are also several privately operated car parks, all within walking distance.

Continue reading:

Get more out of The Northern Echo with a Premium Plus digital subscription from just £1.50 per week. Click here

What is the set list?

Beyoncé is expected to perform some of her biggest hits with a bulging setlist. She is expected to start with “Dangerously in Love 2” and close the show with “Summer Renaissance”.

Other songs on the show include classics like “Run the World (Girls)” and more recent additions to their repertoire, including “Break My Soul.”

How will the weather be?

Temperatures will hit highs of 15C and lows of 10C on Tuesday, according to the Met Office.

Meteorologists are forecasting that it will be 13C (touchable like 12C) by 8 p.m. when Beyoncé takes the stage, and the chance of rain throughout the show is less than 5%, so hopefully concert-goers will forgo rain gear can.