Ed Sheeran Belfast: What you can and cannot bring into…

Ed Sheeran Belfast: What you can and cannot bring into the concert

Global superstar Ed Sheeran is back in Belfast to impress fans with his new stadium tour.

Back at Boucher Road Playing Fields where he played his last sell-out show in 2018, the 'Castle on the Hill' singer will play to an estimated 80,000 fans over the next two days.

Kicking off his Mathematics tour in Belfast on May 12, there are still a number of tickets available for the second night of the gig on May 13.

If you are attending the concert on either dates, here are some of the items you should avoid bringing with you.

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Can I bring a bag with me to Ed Sheeran at Boucher Road Playing Fields?

Concert promoters are asking those attending not to bring a bag unless it is totally necessary.

People without bags will be fast-tracked.

If you must bring a bag it needs to be smaller than A4 size. Bags under A4 size will be subject to a search which will result in unnecessary queueing.

What items are banned from the Boucher Road Playing Fields?

Umbrellas are not permitted in the venue. In the event of adverse weather conditions, organisers advise bringing a rain mac or disposable rain coat.

• Any large lens professional cameras or any form of video recorder WILL NOT be admitted. Only small 35mm cameras will be permitted.

• Flag poles, selfie sticks, sticks for banners are not allowed. Only small banners of other (A4 or A3 size) will be permitted into the events as anything larger can obstruct the views of other customers.

• Prohibited articles and items are as follows: any article that may be used as a weapon, Bottles, glass vessels, cans, flasks, Frisbees, and related items, dangerous or hazardous items, illegal substances, scooters, skateboards, or other skates. Laser devices, prams/push chairs, inflatable and folding chairs, suitcases, laptops, illegal merchandise items, hampers and cold boxes, air horns and animals (except service dogs and guide dogs).

Will there be food and drink?

There are great food and drink facilities in the venue - some vendors do not take card and there are no ATM facilities on the site.

Please note the following:

No glass, alcohol nor flasks will be allowed
Only plastic cutlery will be allowed
All soft drinks must be unopened with the seal intact
No BBQs including disposable are allowed

REMEMBER - Proof of age will be required if you wish to purchase alcohol.

Drinking water fountains will be available at various points throughout the venue.

Please note, this is a non-smoking event. Persons found smoking will be escorted from the venue and not be allowed to re-enter the concert. The same restrictions apply to Vaping.

There will be First Aid areas within the venue, this includes the pitch. These will all be clearly marked and all stewards will be able to direct patrons in the direction of the nearest medical point.

Any person deemed to be offensive or abusive, or who may compromise public safety, will be reported to the police.

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