Paul McCartney 'Got Back' Tour - Everything you need to know

Paul McCartney 'Got Back' Tour - Everything you need to know

27/10/2023

ULTIMATE CONCERT GUIDE

Paul McCartney 'Got Back' Tour
Wednesday 1 November 2023

5:00pm - Gates Open
7:00pm - Show Starts

ALL TIMES - BRISBANE LOCAL TIME (AEST)

 

 

BEFORE YOU ARRIVE

 

Plan to arrive early! 

  • Plan your arrival at the Stadium EARLY so you don't miss the start of the show in a queue.


Get your tickets ready:

  • If you have mobile tickets, you will need to download the Ticketek App to access your mobile tickets and/or add them to your digital wallet on your device before arriving and entering the Stadium. Click here to learn more about downloading mobile tickets.

  • If you’re coming in a group, make sure to share your digital tickets before you arrive and enter. Click here to learn how to share your digital tickets.

  • Ensure your phone is fully charged with the brightness turned up for easy scanning on entry.

 

No cash, card only:

  • We are a cashless venue, so bring your card for all food, drinks and merchandise payments.


Pack light:

  • Leave your bags at home as any bags larger than A4 including backpacks will NOT be permitted. If you bring them they must be cloaked externally at the tents on the North and South Plazas.
  • For more information on what you can and can't bring inside, see our Stadium Terms of Entry and FAQs page.


 

GETTING TO THE STADIUM

 

Jump on the FREE Public Transport:

  • Your concert ticket gives you free public transport from 12pm AEST (midday local time) to and from the Stadium on all regular network-wide Brisbane City Council buses and Queensland Rail City Network trains (excludes Brisbane City Council ferries, the G: and Airtrain services).

  • Special Event Shuttles will run at regular intervals to the Stadium from:

    • City (Ann Street) from 4:30pm to 6:50pm.

    • Suburban hubs (Carindale, Chermside, Eight Mile Plains/Mt Gravatt and The Gap) from 4:30pm to 6:30pm.

  • Plan your journey on the Translink Event Transport page and learn more on our Getting Here page.

 

Ditch the car:

  • Parking restrictions will be in place in the local Lang Park Traffic Area surrounding the Stadium. Utilise the free public transport services to avoid parking fines.
  • Road closures will in place from 4pm and up to 1.5 hours after the concert (Local business access, coaches, emergency & authorised vehicles excepted).
  • Ride sharing services are not permitted under the venue’s Traffic and Transport management plans.

 

Accessibility:

Click here for more information on Accessibility transport to and from the Stadium.


 

ARRIVAL & ENTERING - GATES OPEN 5PM

 

Arrive early and proceed to your Gate:

  • Arrive as early as possible and don’t delay your entry so you don’t get caught in queues!

  • When you arrive proceed to the Gate letter on your ticket - Gates A and B located on the Southern side (Milton Road), Gates C, D and E located on the Northern side (Caxton Street), Gate F located on Castlemaine Street and for Corporate patrons only. Click here to view the Stadium map to locate your Gate entrance.

  • VIP Hot Sound Patrons - you will receive direct information from the promoter. 

 

Plaza Merchandise & Cloaking:

  • Merchandise stands located on the external Northern and Sourthern plazas will be open from 3pm.

  • Cloaking tents will be located on the Northern and Sourthern plazas for patrons with bags bigger than A4 size and restricted items to cloak their belongings.

 

Security Procedures:

  • 100% bag checking and wanding of patrons will be conducted at all entry points to the stadium. 
  • To reduce delays, please remove all items from your pockets and avoid bringing bags where possible.
  • Bags no larger than A4 size. Any larger bags will need to be cloaked on the plazas, NO suitcases or backpacks will be permitted (irrespective of size). 
  • For more information on what you can and can't bring inside, see our Stadium Terms of Entry and FAQs page.

 

Tickets ready to scan:

  • Have your tickets open and ready to be scanned at the turnstile, with the brightness turned up.
  • If in a group, share your tickets so everyone has their own ticket on their device. 
  • Click here to learn more about downloading and sharing mobile tickets.


Accessibility:

Click here for more information on Accessibility arrival and entrance at the Stadium including PWD parking and drop-off points.


 

INSIDE THE STADIUM

 

Head straight to your seats:

  • Once inside, please head straight to your allocated seats on your ticket. There are plenty of bars, food, merchandise stands and toilets located throughout the Stadium, including the Field. 

 

Finding your seats:

  • Field - Patrons with Field tickets will have seating locations commencing with letters A, B, C, D or E followed by a single number to indicate the section on the field (eg A1, B2, C3 etc). Only patrons with tickets for field sections will be permitted access onto the field area. Please enter via the aisle number listed on your ticket. If you have difficulties walking or problems with stairs, staff will assist and direct you to the nearest lifts. Click here to view the Field Seating Map.
  • Grandstand - Patrons with Grandstand tickets are not permitted to enter the Field at any stage. Click here to view the Seating Map of the Grandstand. 
  • Corporate - Patrons with Corporate tickets will have their corporate area clearly allocated on their tickets. 

 

Food & Beverage:

  • Bars and food will be available throughout the Stadium, including on the Field level via the tunnels at the rear of the floor. To ease congestion, please head straight to your seating area and get your food & drinks there.
  • Drinking fountains with bottle fillers and drinking spouts are available throughout the Stadium.
  • Payment for food and beverage is by card only!
  • Gluten Free options are available at outlets, and a dedicated Gluten Free outlet is available adjacent to Aisle 327.​ Vegan options located at the stand near aisle 304.

 

Merchandise:

  • Merchandise will be available to purchase from stands throughout the inside of the Stadium, including the Field level. 

 

No smoking or vaping!

  • Strictly no smoking or vaping allowed in the Stadium, offenders caught will be evicted immediately without warning!

 

Accessibility:

  • Parenting Room is available on the Northern End of the Stadium, near Gate E.
  • Quiet Room is available on the Southern End of Level 3 Concourse, near Gate A.
  • Changing Places bathroom facilities are located on the Northern end of the Stadium next to the Parents Room, internal to gate E on the level 3 concourse (only accessible to guests who hold a MLAK key)
  • Click here for more Accessibility information.
 

DURING THE CONCERT

 

Seating & dancing:

  • For the safety of all patrons, you are required to be seated in your allocated seat. However you are welcome to stand in front of your seat, but please be mindful of patrons seated behind and nearby.
 

Lighting and visual effects:

  • Please be aware the show will contain flashing lights and other lighting effects.
 

Respect & safety:

  • Please show respect to staff and other patrons when you visit.
  • If you need assistance or experience anti-social behaviour while attending an event, please alert your nearest staff member or SMS us on 0438 717 807.


 

END OF THE CONCERT

 

Leaving the Stadium:

  • At the end of the concert, please be patient and follow staff directions for smooth exiting of all patrons. Public transport will be available for everyone so there is no need to rush.
  • Toilet facilities will be available outside on the North and South plaza for patrons to utilise.
  • Please respect our neighbours by keeping noise to a minimum.
 

Public Transport:

  • Patrons are recommened to utilise the free public transport services when leaving the Stadium. 
  • Special services will run for 1 hour post concert finish time. 

 

Locals:

  • A closed soundcheck with occur between 3pm - 5pm for a duration of 45-60 minutes.

  • ​For any issues during the event please call the concert Hotline on 07 3331 5040.
  • Milton Road closures will be in place for this event. Closures will be in place from approximately 20 minutes before the end of the concert for up to an hour after.

  • ​Closures in place from 4pm and up to 1.5 hours after the event. (Local business access, coaches, emergency & authorised vehicles excepted).

  • Post event closures in place in preparation for the conclusion of the event and up to 1.5 hours after the event

  • If you are a business or resident in the Suncorp Stadium (Lang Park) Traffic Area you should have received a letterbox drop on Friday 29th September 2023 regarding concert times. If you did not, please contact us to let us know. Read more here.