Adele Live 2017 at ANZ Stadium as big as the Sydney Olympic Games
ADELE’S two Sydney concerts — Adele Live 2017 Australian Tour — at ANZ Stadium are predicted to become the biggest events at the iconic venue since the 2000 Olympic Games.
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ADELE’S two Sydney concerts — Adele Live 2017 Australian Tour — at ANZ Stadium are predicted to become the biggest events at the iconic venue since the 2000 Olympic Games.
95,544 fans flooded through the gates of the Olympic stadium last night with the same number expected tonight to see the Hello singer.
With 190,000 already booked to see the international pop diva, the Olympic Park precinct will be in full flight with international-themed food stalls, red carpet welcomes, photo-walls, Adele-themed trivia challenges, vox pops and plenty more pre-show experiences.
Given the magnitude of the event, concertgoers are strongly encouraged to take advantage of public transport, allow plenty of travel time and arrive early to make the most of it.
When is the Adele concert in Sydney 2017?
Adele Live 2017 Australian Tour in Sydney starts on Friday March 10 and Saturday March 11 from 7:30pm at ANZ Stadium in Sydney Olympic Park.
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What you need to know
• GET THERE EARLY: This is the best advice according to ANZ Stadium CEO Daryl Kerry. He said: “This is a special week in Sydney entertainment history and with such large crowds on the way, fans are strongly encouraged to allow additional travel time and arrive early.”
• PUBLIC TRANSPORT: All tickets to Adele include return travel on public transport, and fans are strongly encouraged to take advantage of the additional and direct Trains and Major Event Buses in place.
• TICKETS: Concertgoers need to present their event ticket or Ticketek confirmation email at the train station or on the bus for free return travel. See full traffic and transport information here;
• TICKETS: With 95,000 fans expected each night, it is strongly recommended that concertgoers collect their tickets prior to show day to avoid queues at the box office. Find your nearest Ticketek outlet here and don’t forget to bring your photo ID and Ticketek confirmation e-mail with you when collecting tickets. If you are unable to collect your tickets prior to the event, be sure to arrive early to avoid the queues. Box Offices A/B and J/K will be open for collections;
• ARRIVAL: With some of the biggest crowds since the Olympic Games, Adele Fans are strongly encouraged to arrive early and leave the car at home;
• START: Gates at ANZ Stadium open at 5.30pm, with Adele taking to the stage at 7.30pm;
• GETTING THERE: Public transport will be the most time-efficient way of getting to and from the event. You should plan ahead, arrive early and allow additional travel time;
• TRAINS: Direct train services will run to Sydney Olympic Park leaving from Central every 15 minutes from 4:53pm until 6pm and then every 7-8 minutes from 6pm until 10:30pm, stopping at Redfern and Strathfield. Campbelltown at 6:07pm, stopping all stations to Olympic Park via Granville. Liverpool at 6:09pm, stopping all stations to Olympic Park via Granville.
• BUSES: Sydney Olympic Park Major Event Buses start running between 3pm and 4pm depending on the route and arrive at the precinct from around 5pm. Services continue to arrive into Olympic Park until 8:15pm.
• SOCIAL MEDIA: Tweet and hashtag #AdeleLive2017 @Adele