If you're heading to Croke Park to see Coldplay on the Irish leg of their 'A Head Full of Dreams' tour, there are a few things you should know.

You may already have seen the setlist that Chris Martin and his bandmates will most likely be playing - but there's the important stuff like stage times and safety info, too.

Support will come from London-based singer Lyves and electronic duo AlunaGeorge, and gates will open from 6pm.

See below for stage times and other safety info:

GATES: 6PM
LYVES: 6.45PM
ALUNAGEORGE: 7.30PM
COLDPLAY: 8.30PM

You can watch the An Garda Siochana press conference and read the safety notice issued by MCD below:

IMPORTANT: NO QUEUING ALLOWED PRIOR TO GATES OPENING

NO overnight / early queuing allowed before the concerts.

If patrons do turn up they will be turned away at restricted area points around the Stadium. Queuing in streets around the Stadium will cause disruption to local residents and we appeal to patrons to heed this advice and respect the community living in the vicinity of the stadium.

YOUR SAFETY
• Do not bring backpacks or large handbags.

• This is an outdoor event and concert will take place rain or shine. Please check weather conditions and dress appropriately, but remember no umbrellas.
• Show your ticket at the ticket barrier outside the ground for inspection.

• Strict security checks will be in operation. Patrons are especially advised not to bring backpacks or large handbags as you may be refused entry or experience delays on entry. See www.mcd.ie for full details. There is no cloackroom service available.

• Glass or cans, umbrellas, alcohol, garden furniture, selfie sticks, flares will not be permitted.
(Full list of prohibited items on www.mcd.ie)
No professional cameras or cameras with a detachable lens, video cameras & audio recording devices, iPads or GoPros.
• Obey the stewards and Gardai and instructions given over the public address for your own safety.

• Don’t rush to exits after the concerts.

• The Promoter deems that large outdoor concerts are not suitable environments for all children under 5 years old unless otherwise stated. We have no measures in place to facilitate babies and small children on site.

• Allow additional time to get through security checks

• There are no re-admissions to the concert.

• The Promoters and an Gardai Siochána reserve the right to refuse admission to anyone under the influence of alcohol

TRANSPORT
Allow at least an extra 2 hours travel time to & from the venue.
• As traffic and parking delays are inevitable you are strongly advised to use public transport. (Bus, dart or luas)
www.dublinbus.ie www.irishrail.ie www.luas.ie

There are no parking facilities available locally.
• Please use city centre car parks and car pool.

• Download evntzapp www.eventzapp.ie for all the latest event transport information

• Plan your route in advance and check The AA Roadwatch website for reports on traffic on your route. www.theaa.ie/roadwatch/newsroom/an garda siochana Traffic management plan in operation: www.garda.ie
Additional train services will operate:
• 00.30hrs Dublin Heuston to Galway.
• 00.40hrs Dublin Heuston to Cork with connection to Limerick Colbert.
For all additional extra services travelling from Drumcondra to Maynooth go to www.irishrail.ie/summergigs

APPROACH ROUTES
CROKE PARK IS BORDERED BY CLONLIFFE ROAD, BALLYBOUGH ROAD AND NORTH CIRCULAR ROAD
HOGAN STAND VIA JONES ROAD AND RUSSELL STREET – BLUE ROUTE
CUSACK STAND VIA ST JAMES AVENUE AND FOSTER TERRACE – RED ROUTE
DAVIN STAND VIA ST MARGARET’S TERRACE – YELLOW ROUTE
PITCH 1 VIA JOSEPHS AVENUE – GREEN ROUTE
PITCH 2 & 3 - VIA ST JAMES AVENUE AND FOSTER TERRACE - RED ROUTE

AGE RESTRICTIONS
• Under 14s are NOT allowed on the pitch either accompanied or unaccompanied.
• All Under 16s attending the concert MUST be accompanied at all times by a parent or guardian.
• Guardians must remain with under 16’s and take full responsibility for them throughout the event.
Strict age monitoring will be in place at all entrances.
The promoter reserves the right to refuse admission without refund to anyone who fails to comply.
Should you have any queries regarding the age policies or require any assistance please email the promoter
directly [email protected]

CREDIT CARD COLLECTIONS / GUEST LIST
Available from official ticket outlet at Gills Corner - the corner of Russell Street & North Circular Road.

ACCESSIBLE CUSTOMERS
Please contact the promoter in advance of the concert: [email protected] with any accessible requests or queries. Please note there is LIMITED ACCESSIBLE PARKING available in Clonliffe Carpark accessed off Drumcondra Road. Please email [email protected] for further information regarding registering for an accessible parking pass.

FOR FURTHER EVENT INFORMATION PLEASE CHECK WWW.MCD.IE and WWW.TICKETMASTER.IE