The eagerly-awaited - and much-delayed - visit by Michael Buble is finally upon us as the Canadian star prepares to take to the County Durham stage.
The Haven't Met You Yet singer will be in the spotlight at the Riverside ground in Chester-le-Street this Wednesday night on a stop off from his exclusive tour An Evening with Michael Buble which has been postponed since 2020 due to the pandemic. Fans keen to catch up with the Grammy Award-winner have paid up to £192.50 a ticket for the show.
The home of Durham Cricket Club - now renamed Seat Unique Riverside - has been picked as one of just 15 select venues to host the open-air tour which sees Buble perform concerts in beautiful locations which also include stately homes and castles. This tour was announced soon after his 2019 date at Utilita Arena in Newcastle where he went down a storm.
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For those due to attend this Wednesday's concert here are the rules to note.
Michael Buble in Chester-le-Street entry rules
All-standing concert
Wednesday's concert is to be an all-standing affair. Tickets have been sold in two categories: Golden Circle and General Admissions.
Timings
Gates will open at 5pm. There is no support act.
Buble is expected to take to the stage at around 8.15pm-8.30pm although times can be subject to change.
Which gate to go in
Gold Circle ticket holders should enter at Gate 2 and General Admission can use Gate 3,4 or 5.
What things can't you take in?
There will be bag searches on arrival. No food or drink is allowed in the venue. There will be a number of bars and food vendors on site. The venue will be cashless, with all purchases to be made by card.
Alcohol and illegal substances are strictly prohibited. Professional cameras and audio recording equipment is banned. Umbrellas can be taken in but MUST be put down once the show starts, even if it's raining, so as no to obstruct the view of others.
No dogs are allowed inside, unless guide dogs and no folding chairs, blankets, gazebos or camping equipment are allowed either.
Travel
Car Parking at the venue is now sold out but a park & ride service will start from 4pm and run from Rainton Meadows arena until 8.30pm then return journeys will resume before the end of the concert. There's no cost to park at the park-and-ride but the return bus journey will be £3.
Chester-le-Street has a train station and good access to buses. Go NorthEast has a number of services which stop outside the ground: see its website here.
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