Kings Of Leon at Ashton Gate – everything you need to know ahead of this weekend’s gig

US rockers Kings Of Leon are coming to Bristol this weekend (June 23) to play Ashton Gate Stadium as part of their ‘Can We Please Have Fun’ world tour. The multi-platinum, multi-award winning band will return to Bristol 21 years and eight albums after their previous visit.

On the day of the concert, there will be a number of road closures in the vicinity of the stadium, as well as surrounding road restrictions, police presence and other rules and regulations. We’ve compiled a guide that contains everything you need to know about the logistics of the day.

This includes whether tickets are still available, how to pre-book your seat on a shuttle bus, where it’s best and safest to be dropped off, parking restrictions and other public transport information. You can find more information on the official FAQ page.

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When does the event start?

The ‘start time’ for the event on Sunday 23rd June is shown on the Ashton Gate website as 3pm.

Who supports Kings Of Leon?

The Vaccines and Holly Humberstone support Kings Of Leon at Ashton Gate Stadium.

Are there any tickets left?

Tickets are still available via Ticketmaster and AXS.COM. At the time of writing, prices start at £80.30 each. Tickets will not be available for purchase on the day.

Road closures

Ashton Road will be closed between 3pm and 2am on the day of the concert. Winterstoke Road will be closed between 9pm and midnight on the day of the concert. Shuttle buses have priority after the concert and are the only vehicles allowed inside the closed roads.

Travel and parking

Clean air area

Many roads near the stadium are part of the Bristol Clean Air Zone, with non-compliant cars charged between £9 and £100 per day, so if you’re traveling on the road make sure you know Bristol’s CAZ rules.

Driving and parking, taxis and drop-off/pick-up points

Before the event, there is no designated departure point at the stadium or nearby taxi stand. Roads near the stadium will be closed, have temporary waiting restrictions and will be very congested.

Organizers recommend that taxis be booked in advance and that attendees be dropped off at least half a mile from the stadium, walking the rest of the way. Parking enforcement and police will be on patrol to keep key roads moving.

Following the event, numerous road closures will be in place and the roads closest to the stadium are expected to be extremely congested – again, attendees are asked to be picked up at least half a mile from the stadium. The car park will be busy and will take some time to clear and police will be stationed nearby to ensure all waiting restrictions are enforced and the motorways are kept clear.

There are no facilities in or around the stadium for motorcycle/moped parking.

Parking, drop-off and collection for disabled people

A limited number of disabled parking spaces are available for advance booking only. To do this please call 0117 963 0600 or email [email protected].

Fans with reduced mobility will be allowed to be dropped off on Wedlock Way outside Gate 1. Please speak to the Traffic Management team on arrival to ensure they can find a safe place to drop off. Please note that there is no disabled parking on Wedlock Way.

After the event, an accessible mini-bus will operate from Barons Close opposite Gate 1 and take fans through the road closure to right next to Sainsbury’s on Winterstoke Road. Advance booking is essential so if you would like to use this service please email [email protected] or call 0117 9630 600 (Option 4 then Option 2 and Option 2 again).

BUSES

The Ashton Gate Bus Shuttle Service will operate frequent buses prior to the event between 3pm and 7pm. Post-event buses will depart after the show from Winterstoke Road when full and return to collect any remaining passengers. Travel time depends on traffic and some support acts may start before the buses arrive at the stadium.

Buses have priority after the concert and are the only vehicles allowed inside the closed roads. Parking is free (except route 3), however you have to pay for the bus ride.

Advance booking for all buses is essential. No bus tickets will be sold on the day so you must make sure you have booked before travelling. However, many routes sell out weeks in advance. Book your bus here.

Public buses

Ashton Gate is well connected to Bristol and the surrounding areas by an extensive public bus network. You can plan your route using the TravelWest Journey Planner.

Many services in Bristol are operated by First Bus – you can find more information about their routes, timetables and ticket prices here.

National coaches

Bakers Dolphin offers coach travel from the following pick-up points:

• Taunton
• Bridgewater
• Burnham-on-Sea
• Highbridge
• Weston-super-Mare
• Clevedon
• Gordano services
• Nails

You can book your place here.

Trains

Ashton Gate is well served by local and national rail services. You can find the latest information, travel planning and tickets via GWR here.

Bristol Temple Meads is a 40-minute walk from Ashton Gate Stadium. The Route 3 concert shuttle bus operates from here and is by reservation only (see above).

Parson Street is a 15-minute walk from Ashton Gate Stadium. Trains available from this station cover much of Bristol, the South West and Somerset.

Bristol Parkway train tickets are valid up to Bristol Temple Meads. The quickest way is to change here for services to Temple Meads where you can walk or take the Route 3 shuttle bus to the stadium.

Walking/cycling

Ashton Gate is a short walk from central Bristol including:

• 15 minutes from Parson Street Station in Bedminster
• 30 minutes from Clifton village
• 30 minutes from Bristol Harborside and City Centre
• 40 minutes from Bristol Temple Meads

Fans walking or cycling from the city center and harbor are advised that Vauxhall Bridge is closed for repairs. Gaol Ferry Bridge and Bedminster Bridge remain open.

Ashton Gate Stadium is easily accessible by bike, with a number of dedicated cycle paths in Bristol. The stadium is a short cycle ride from many areas of Bristol including:

• 7 minutes from Parson Street Station, Bedminster
• 8 minutes from Clifton village
• 9 minutes from Bristol Harborside and city centre
• 12 minutes from Bristol Temple Meads

All cycle parking is in front of the old Midas building on Winterstoke Road. For more information on where to find this, please visit Here.

Electric scooters and bicycles

Please note that scooters and e-bikes are not allowed on the closed roads as they are motorized vehicles.

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Things you can and can’t bring with you

Here’s what you can bring with you to the stadium:

• If you must bring a bag, make sure it is as small as possible. Nothing larger than A4 size will be allowed.

• Appropriate clothing in case of inclement weather. Oversized golf umbrellas will not be permitted inside the venue.

• A clear plastic water bottle (500ml or smaller) will be allowed but must be sealed on entry.

The following is a list of forbidden items:

• Bottles, cans, bottles or thermoses of any kind
• Flammable liquids and aerosols (including perfume, hairspray, etc.)
• Pens/laser pointers
• Laptops, Ipads, professional cameras/video equipment
• Food and drink, except for medicinal purposes
• Signs, banners, flags, inflatables, selfie sticks
• Air horns, whistles or other noise-producing devices
• Knives or guns, fireworks, confetti, glitter bombs or sprays
• Your own alcohol
• Drones

Stadium facilities

There will be a range of bars and food outlets located around the Stadium, both inside the concourses and outside in the Fan Village. There are also plenty of toilets located inside the concourses as well as temporary toilets in the fan village.

This is a cashless venue and there are no ATMs on site, so make sure you bring cashless means of payment with you.