The story of Take That at Ashton Gate – in 31 pictures

VaselineJune 9, 2024

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The story of Take That at Ashton Gate – in 31 pictures

The UK leg of Take That’s ‘This Life’ world tour wraps up in Bristol this weekend, with fans flocking to Ashton Gate Stadium in the South West for the final two nights the band play in the country.

And Saturday night was an extraordinary rollercoaster of song, dance, elaborate staging, storytelling, fire and water as the boys pulled out all the stops to wow the 30,000 who turned up.

You can relive the night as it happened with our live blog here and check out our review of how the night went down here. And below, scroll through images of Gary, Mark and Howard – and many of their 30,000 adoring fans, with an amazing set of backstage, stage and crowd photos here.

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Fans arrived early at Ashton Gate to see Take That

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Olly Murs performs live on stage at Ashton Gate

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Olly Murs performs live on stage at Ashton Gate

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Olly Murs performs live on stage at Ashton Gate – the jacket didn’t last long, in about three songs it was thrown aside and The Voice judge performed in just a vest

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Front row message for Mark Owen here

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It wasn’t long before Gary Barlow was in his favorite place – in front of a piano

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The fashion accessory of the night was a cowboy hat lined with a thin boa of feathers or lights – either pink or white – but these two went for something different – Take That bows and ribbons

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Ashton Gate front row for Take That

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The first look of the night for Take That was this black number

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The band arrived to a blizzard that filled the stadium

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The opening part of the show involved revolving stairs

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Fans made a day of it outside Ashton Gate all afternoon

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Fans arriving at Ashton Gate for Take That – complete with light up cowboy hats. Pictured are Tina, Donna and Bryony. This was Tina’s 30th Take That concert

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With a podium and a smaller stage in the middle of the field, these fans had a great view

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Gary Barlow, a piano and 30,000 people

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One of the night’s many costume changes saw the band don white penguin suits to blast Never Forget

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Ashton Gate was absolutely packed when Take That played

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Take this, follow in their footsteps

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The front of the crowd goes wild when Take That come on

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Howard Donald smiles at the crowd

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Mark Owen accompanies Gary Barlow

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The band took center stage with a dizzying choreography number

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Rekindle my Take That fire at Ashton Gate Stadium

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Take That at Ashton Gate Stadium on Saturday 8 June 2024

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The TV show This Life was in full swing

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Relight My Fire saw flames shooting from the top of the stage

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Relight My Fire saw flames shooting from the top of the stage

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Take That surrounded by fire at Ashton Gate

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Take That at Ashton Gate Stadium on Saturday 8 June 2024

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Take that to Ashton Gate Stadium

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The band appeared for the finale wearing crowns

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