Beyonce at Gillette Stadium: What You Need to Know

Concert season is officially underway at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough and what better way to start than with one of the biggest singers in the world?

Friday night, Beyonce brings the Formation World Tour to Foxborough. The tour is her first as a solo artist since 2013's Mrs. Carter Show World Tour and her first stop at Gillette Stadium since the On the Run tour with Jay Z in 2014.

Rapper DJ Khaled is scheduled to be the opener.

A sold-out stadium it expected Friday, so to help you maneuver the traffic and the crowd on the way to your seat, here's what you need to know!

Parking Lot Information

Stadium parking lots open at 3:30 p.m. Parking is $40 for cars and motorcycles and $150 for buses, RVs, and limos. For more parking information, visit the Gillette Stadium parking FAQ.

Showtime

The stadium gates are scheduled to open at 6 p.m. for the 7:30 p.m. show. Metal detectors will be in use at all the gates. Fans are asked to remove their phones, cameras, and all other metallic items from their pockets prior to reaching the screening locations. Unlike procedures fans may be familiar with at the airport, stadium security will not be asking fans to remove loose change or keys from their pockets and they won’t need to remove their shoes or belts.

Allow for Plenty of Time Around the Stadium

Due to the Friday evening commute overlapping with stadium traffic, fans are encouraged to arrive early. The usual traffic restrictions for local roads will be in place. Fans are asked to use Route 140, Interstate 95, and Interstate 495 to access Route 1.

Clear Bag Policy In Effect

Fans attending Friday’s concert are reminded that bags larger than a small wristlet or handheld wallet will not be allowed inside Gillette Stadium, per the venue’s clear bag policy, which is in effect at all ticketed events. If carrying a bag into the stadium is necessary, there are two options: a clear plastic bag the size of a 1 gallon Ziploc bag or a small wristlet or handheld wallet not exceeding 8” x 5” x 2” (approximately the size of a hand).

Please note that bags larger than the permitted size, including purses, shoulder bags, diaper bags and backpacks, will not be allowed inside Gillette Stadium on event day. Further, bags exceeding the permitted size will not be held or stored by the venue and must be returned to a vehicle before entering the stadium. For more information on the clear bag policy, visit http://www.gillettestadium.com/bagpolicy.

Banned Items

Prohibited items at Gillette Stadium include, but are not limited to: selfie sticks, GoPro cameras, camera bags, umbrellas, coolers, fanny packs, outside food and beverage, balloons or beach balls, noisemakers, signs larger than 11 x 17 and any other items deemed dangerous and/or inappropriate by stadium management. For more information on prohibited items, check the stadium security protocol.

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