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David Kent

When is Ed Sheeran's gig? Five things to know about if you're heading to Croke Park this weekend

For the first time since the summer of 2019, there will be a live concert in Croke Park this weekend.

Pop superstar Ed Sheeran will take to the stage in the GAA's HQ on Saturday and Sunday to sold-out crowds.

It's Ed's second tour that has stopped off at Croker - the Englishman wowed 162,308 people while playing two gigs there in 2015.

Read more: Almost 50 per cent more portaloos will be added around Croke Park ahead of Ed Sheeran concerts

However, with many of the attendees this weekend having had a long (Covid-enforced) break from live concerts, they may be out of sync with how things go on show day.

Luckily, Aiken Promotions, who are organising the gig, have put together a handy list of what things will look like over the weekend.

Here are some things to keep in mind if you are attending one of these dates:

Make sure your phone is charged

Your phone is where you will be able to display your digital ticket.

This is a digital ticket tour

If you haven't got it on you or it's dead, you may not be guaranteed entry.

Fans watch as Ed Sheeran performs in concert at Croke Park, Dublin. (PA Archive/PA Images)

Remember to download your tickets from your Ticketmaster account to your phone in advance of show day.

Check your digital tickets to be sure you are attending the correct venue on the correct date.

This one seems a bit obvious, but you would be surprised at how often it happens to people.

Just double check before you rock up to Croker this weekend.

Stage times and support acts

Gates will open at 4pm

The show starts at 6pm

Ed Sheeran on stage at 8pm

Show ends at 10.30pm

Denise Chaila & Maisie Peters will play as special guest on all Irish dates.

Make sure your bag is the correct size.

No bags larger than A4 size will be allowed into any of the venues on Ed's Irish tour.

Organisers are telling people to avoid bringing a bag unless it is totally necessary

You won't be allowed to queue early in the streets around Croke Park

The area directly around Ireland's largest stadium is full of houses and apartments, making it a residential area.

Ticket holders are being warned that "early queueing will not be permitted" - with organisers pleading with them to respect the privacy of the local community.

Read more: Denise Chaila's giddy reaction after she's confirmed as support act for Ed Sheeran's Irish tour

Read more: Ed Sheeran announces surprise Dublin gigs in Whelan's and Vicar Street ahead of Croke Park concert

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