Musgrave Park (Virgin Media Park) is on Pearse Road in Ballyphehane, on Cork City’s southside. The stadium is about a 33-minute walk from the city centre. It is a nine minute walk from Black Ash Park and Ride, where people travelling to the concerts by car are advised to park.
Traffic and parking delays are inevitable during gig season in Cork, so it is advisable to plan and book return travel arrangements in advance to allow for sufficient travel time to and from the venue. People are encouraged to walk, cycle, use public transport or private coach services.
Bus Eireann services from the city centre will bring concert goers within walking distance of the stadium. Bus numbers 203 and 213
Irish Rail runs services to Cork Kent Train station. irishrail.ie
People travelling by car are advised to park at Black Ash. There is no concert parking or drop off permitted on Connolly Road, Slieve Mish Park, or Green Lawn. There will be local road closures in place and managed by An Garda Síochána to facilitate safe crowd movement.
Gates are open at 5pm, show starts 6pm.
Snow Patrol play Musgrave Park on June 14. Picture: Jose Manuel Ribeiro/AFP via Getty Images
There are two entrances to the stadium. Concert-goers must enter through whichever gate is detailed on their ticket. Gate B via Tramore Road, gate C via Pearse Road.
People are advised to download their tickets to their phone ahead of the event. Screenshots will not work as barcodes are live and update regularly.
There is one box office at the Pearse Road entrance. No queuing is permitted before the gates open.
There are no re-admissions to the concert. If you leave, there is no re-entry permitted. Concert-goers are asked not to bring large bags/backpacks or camping/collapsible chairs.
Bags larger than A4, umbrellas, glass or cans, alcohol, garden furniture, selfie sticks, flares, professional cameras, and audio recording equipment will not be permitted. People are also advised not to rush to the exits once the concert has finished.
Standing tickets in the stadium are restricted to people aged 14 and older only. Under 16s must be accompanied by an adult over the age of 25 who remains with them throughout the event. Unaccompanied under 16s will be refused entry without a refund.
Stereophonics will perform this weekend
Widespread showers or longer spells of rain move across the country over the coming days, so concert-goers are advised to check the weather forecast ahead of their concert and dress for Irish weather, as the concerts at. Musgrave Park are outdoor events.
Think wellies, boots or runners, layers, raincoats/ponchos and suncream, but remember no umbrellas.
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