Everything you need to know for Luke Combs’ epic Brisbane shows
Heading to Luke Combs’ epic shows at Suncorp Stadium this weekend? Here are all your questions answered.
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Country music juggernaut Luke Combs is headed to Brisbane’s Suncorp Stadium for two epic concerts this weekend, marking the start of his long-awaited Australian leg of a record-breaking stadium tour.
He will take his tour to Sydney’s Accor Stadium the following week before finishing up at Melbourne’s Marvel Stadium.
Concert Overview
Combs will take over Suncorp Stadium on Friday, January 24 and Saturday, January 25.
Gates open both days at 4.30pm, with support acts Lane Pittman, Mitchell Tenpenny, and Jordan Davis kicking off from 5.30pm.
The concerts are scheduled to conclude by 10.30pm.
Tickets
While official outlets and resale platforms like Ticketek Marketplace have no tickets left, diehard fans can still try their luck with B105 and KIIS97.3, who are offering last-minute giveaways.
Getting There
Luke Combs concert tickets includes free public transport on Brisbane buses and Queensland Rail City Network trains from 12pm on both show days.
Special Event Shuttles will depart from 4pm at key City and Suburban hubs, including Carindale, Chermside, Eight Mile Plains, and The Gap.
Parking & Drop-Offs
Parking restrictions will apply in the local Lang Park Traffic Area, with on-the-spot fines for violations. Venue-approved PWD Parking opens at 4.30pm for those with accessibility requirements.
There will also be no ride-share drop-offs or pick-ups are permitted near the venue.
For those willing to brave the traffic, Secure Parking at The Barracks on Petrie Terrace have limited parking spots available from $75 on Friday at Saturday night.
Merchandise
Pre-Show merchandise sales are available on Thursday, January 23, from 12pm to 6pm at the external plaza outlets.
On Friday, January 24 and Saturday, January 25, merchandise kiosks will be open from 12pm iat the external plaza outlets and 4.30pm at internal concourse and field outlets after the gates open.
Pre-event checklist
Concertgoers have been urged to download and share their mobile tickets using the Ticketek App and ensure their phones are fully charged.
Attendees are also advised to pack light, as bags larger than A4 size won’t be allowed inside.
Cloaking facilities are available on the external plazas.
Suncorp Stadium is a cashless, accepting card payments only.
Local Impact
Residents should be aware of road closures from 4.30pm until 11.30pm on concert day.
Noise monitoring will be in place with sound checks scheduled for Janaury 24 and 25.
A concert hotline (07 3331 5040) is available for any queries or concerns.
Heat precautions
With temperatures expected to hit 37C in Brisbane on Friday, Suncorp Stadium has announced a suite of heat-mitigation measures to keep fans safe ahead.
For early arrivals, shade structures, misting fans, and water refill stations will be set up on the North Plaza, while Red Frogs volunteers will distribute free water.
Inside the stadium, attendees will find bubblers on the main concourse, additional water refill stations on the field, and water bottles available for purchase throughout the venue.
Red Frogs volunteers will also roam the field offering water, and chill-out areas both inside and outside the stadium will be in operation to provide relief from the heat.
Additional medical staff will be on standby to assist with any heat-related issues.
Stadium officials are urging attendees to stay hydrated, keep an eye out for fellow patrons, and seek assistance from staff if needed.
Possible setlist
While Combs’ exact setlist hasn’t been confirmed, here is an expected run sheet based on his Auckland shows last week.
The Kind of Love We Make
Cold as You
Where the Wild Things Are
Does to Me
Forever After All
One Number Away
Houston, We Got a Problem
Doin’ This
Going, Going, Gone
Must’ve Never Met You
See Me Now
Even Though I’m Leaving
Growin’ Up and Gettin’ Old
Whose Bed Have Your Boots Been Under? / Drops of Jupiter (Tell Me) / What Was I Thinkin’
Lovin’ on You
Beautiful Crazy
Fast Car (Tracy Chapman cover)
She Got the Best of Me
Hurricane
Brand New Man (Brooks & Dunn cover)
1, 2 Many
When It Rains It Pours
Encore
Ain’t No Love in Oklahoma
Beer Never Broke My Heart
Better Together
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