There are just days to go until the Spice Girls kick off their long-awaited comeback tour at Dublin's Croke Park.
Are you heading along? If so, you'll want to know the important info below - like stage times, weather, what you can and cannot bring with you, transport options and ticket collection.
Read on for more...
STAGE TIMES
Gates will open at 6pm. There is one support act, Jess Glynne, who will take the stage at 7pm. Spice Girls will be on at 8.15pm.
FYI, there is no early queuing or overnight queuing allowed. Croke Park is a residential area, and promoters MCD have warned that if patrons queue prior to the gates opening, they will be turned away.
WEATHER FORECAST
Obviously this is an outdoor gig - and the forecast for Friday evening is 'cloudy', as per Accuweather. Best to bring a poncho or raincoat (no umbrellas are allowed).
BAG POLICY
Backpacks or large handbags bigger than A4 size will not be permitted. Everyone will be subject to a search. There is no cloakroom available, and Gardai have warned that any bags left at entrances or nearby areas will be removed and disposed of. Allow extra time for security checks, as everyone will be searched.
STUFF YOU CANNOT BRING
Glass or cans, umbrellas, alcohol, garden furniture, selfie sticks, flares will not be permitted. Professional cameras or cameras with a detachable lens, video cameras & audio recording devices, iPads or GoPros will not be permitted.
TRANSPORT
Promoters encourage all fans to walk, bike, or use public transportation to the show, But if you must drive, please carpool. 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). The nearest train station to Croke Park is Drumcondra. The nearest DART/Luas station is Connolly (15-20 minute walk).
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 A via Josephs avenue – Green route
Pitch B, Pitch C & Gold Circle 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 16s and take full responsibility for them throughout the event.
CREDIT CARD/GUEST LIST TICKET COLLECTION
Available from official ticket outlet at Gill's Corner - on the corner of Russell Street and North Circular Road.
ACCESSIBLE PATRONS
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.
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All that's left now is to familiarise yourself with their best songs, and get ready to spice up your life...