Taylor Swift Eras Tour Australia Stadium Rules Explained: A comprehensive guide to all the stadium rules you need to know before attending Taylor Swifts Eras Tour next week

It’s formally one week till Taylor Swift heads Down Under, and it appears Swift-mania has properly and really hit our shores.

The worldwide pop sensation is performing a complete of seven reveals whereas she’s right here, three in Melbourne at the MCG and 4 in Sydney at Accor Stadium.

For these of us fortunate sufficient to get our fingers on some tickets, it is all lastly turning into actual.

READ MORE: ‘I’ve been to eight Eras reveals thus far – here is what it is like’

We’ve spent the previous few weeks scouring the web for the excellent Eras outfit whereas concurrently curating the excellent assortment of friendship bracelets. 

So far, Swift has carried out reveals in North and South America, and has simply begun her Tokyo leg of the tour.

And thus far, it appears each stadium has had completely different rules.

We merely cannot think about something worse than spending the afternoon blasting the setlist whereas preparing with pals, solely to flip up and be denied entry as a result of your outfit would not meet the necessities (sure, it is an actual factor.)

So we have taken the time to deep dive into each little element of each the MCG and Accor stadiums rules for the live performance, to be sure that everybody will get by means of safety and into their seats prepared with no points, prepared to lose our voices the minute the Cruel Summer bridge begins. 

Set occasions

For all seven Taylor Swift The Eras Tour reveals, the gates will open at 4:30pm.

The present will kick off at 6:20pm when the opening act, Sabrina Carpenter takes to the stage, and Taylor Swift will start shortly after.

However, we propose getting there earlier moderately than later.

The occasions are topic to change with none discover, that means that if a storm goes to hit towards the finish of the present, it’s totally doubtless that Swift might take to the stage early.

Once you’re by means of the gates although, there is not any turning again, each stadiums have made it clear that no cross outs will likely be out there for the live performance.

So be sure that to double examine you have every little thing you need before heading in.

Friendship bracelets

Swift instructed us to make the friendship bracelets, and we positive did. 

Some Swifties have devoted hours upon hours to the craft, making upwards of 300 bracelets prepared to commerce at the present.

However, we have now some information which may be unlucky for some – you may not give you the option to carry them all in. 

Frontier Touring has introduced that whereas friendship bracelets are allowed at the present, they should be worn in your arms. 

That means no carabiners or d-rings will likely be allowed to maintain all the spare bracelets you might have made. 

So, it is likely to be time to begin having a look at your assortment and choosing out your favourites. 

9Honey has reached out to Frontier Touring for clarification on whether or not or not spare friendship bracelets will likely be allowed to be introduced into the venue inside a bag.

What baggage are allowed?

There is a strict one bag per particular person coverage, and whereas it would not have to be clear, it does have to be a sure measurement. 

All baggage should be no bigger than an A4 piece of paper, so dimensions clever you need to be sure that your bag is smaller than 30cm broad, 35cm excessive, and 20cm deep. 

It should even have not more than 2 compartments, in or exterior of the bag. 

The one bag per particular person rule doesn’t apply to something bought from the merchandise stands. 

So if you resolve to purchase your merch from the stands exterior of the gates, you’ll be allowed to enter together with your one private bag, in addition to your bag of merch. 

Don’t attempt to sneak something additional in your merch baggage although, safety will likely be checking. 

READ MORE: Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour: Everything to know before you go.

What you can and might’t herald

The listing is intensive, so strap in and take notes. 

First off, be sure that no matter your outfit is, it is not going to be a nuisance for others round you or hinder anybody’s view. 

So, it is most likely greatest to steer clear from dressing up as a large Mirrorball, and if you’re going to put on any large equipment that might get in the means of different folks, simply be prepared to throw them in the bin if requested to at the gates.

You additionally will not be allowed to put on any clothes able to partially or absolutely masking your face, with the exception of non secular clothes and medical masks. 

If you’re planning on bringing an indication, it will not be allowed to be on a banner or a pole, and you’ll have to maintain it beneath 28cm x 48cm (11″ x 17″), if it is any larger than that, be ready to see safety throw it in the trash.

There’s no handcuffs or restraint gadgets allowed, no animals other than licensed service animals, no chains or studded jewelry (maintain your cowboy boots spur free), and no unauthorised modes of transport (bikes, scooters, and many others.)

Don’t carry alongside any aerosol sunscreens, deodorants or perfumes as a result of they are going to be confiscated at the gates. 

If it is raining, be sure that to put on a poncho as a result of no umbrellas will likely be allowed inside the stadium. 

There’ll even be no ‘noise making units’, so go away your air horns, your radios, and your whistles at residence. 

And clearly, you will likely be denied entry if you carry any weapons or harmful gadgets to the venue. 

For a full listing of prohibited gadgets, take a look at Frontier Touring’s FAQ’s right here. 

Photography and video rules

You’ll give you the option to seize the present in your cellphone, however be sure that to go away any skilled recording tools at residence

There’ll be no business cameras or pictures tools, video cameras, GoPros, audio recording units or tripods will likely be allowed in the venue. 

You will likely be allowed to herald any small, handheld digital or movie cameras to snap some pics of the night time although. 

Don’t carry any drones, selfie sticks, lights or massive battery packs alongside. 

But do not panic, moveable cellphone chargers will likely be allowed. 

The ‘no battery packs’ rule pictured above solely refers to massive, business measurement batteries – moveable cellphone chargers smaller than the measurement of a cellphone will likely be allowed inside the venue.

Lastly, be sure that you and your pals have a gathering level if you lose each other inside the venue, it is unclear how good cellphone reception will likely be and there will likely be no two-way radios or walkie talkies allowed.

Parking and the way to get there

The greatest means to get to each live shows will likely be to bounce on public transport or to stroll if you are staying close by. 

All seats for all seven reveals are allotted, so there will be no need to arrive early before the gates open. 

Also do not forget that tailgating (or Taylor-gating) is strictly prohibited at each venues, so if you did not get tickets your greatest guess is to keep at residence and watch the Eras Tour Movie. 

Getting to the MCG

If you’re heading to a present at the MCG, you can bounce on the 48, the 70 and the 75 tram service. 

For Tram 48, hop off at cease #11 Jolimont Station / MCG, for tram 70, hop off at cease 7C MCG / Melbourne Arena, and for tram 75, hop off at Flinders St Station  

If you need to catch the practice, Jolimont Station is the closest to the venue with a roughly 5 minute stroll. 

Otherwise you can bounce off at Richmond station for a 9 minute stroll, or Flinders Street Station for a 20 minute stroll. 

And if you’re coming in through bus, be sure that to bounce on bus route 246 and get off at Punt Road, the closest cease to the MCG.

Now, if you’ve determined to drive to the live performance (you’re braver than me), there are a couple of locations you would possibly give you the option to snag a park. 

• Wilson Parking – 11 Exhibition Street  

• Wilson Parking – 28 Flinders Street  

• Wilson Parking – Federation Square  

• Midcity Arcade Car Park 

• 202 Flinders Lane  

• 34-60 Little Collins Street  

• 114 Flinders Street  

• Melbourne & Olympic Parks  

• On avenue parking

The above costs are right at the time of publishing, nonetheless you might need to pre-book to safe them, as they may very well be topic to change. 

Car parking in Yarra park will likely be closed apart from ticket holders with a present incapacity parking allow. 

There will likely be a restricted variety of spots out there for $10 every, and restricted to one per ticket holder. 

You’ll be required to present a present incapacity parking allow on entry and also will have to journey by means of grassed areas to attain the gates. 

There will likely be no accessibility parking out there on a drive up foundation on live performance nights. 

If you’re getting dropped off by household, pals or an Uber, you’ll need to head to Clarendon Street (between Wellington Parade and George Street)

From there, you’ll need to cross Wellington Parade and make your means by means of Yarra Park, it is roughly a 500m stroll to the MCG. 

For extra info on the Mobility Shuttle Service and the place to go away scooters and bikes, take a look at Frontier Touring’s FAQ’s right here. 

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Getting to Accor Stadium

If you’re heading to a present at Accor Stadium, public transport is once more your greatest guess, and all journey prices are included in your ticket, merely simply present transport employees when boarding. 

There’ll be a bunch of additional busses and trains working on live performance nights, however nonetheless anticipate it to be busy and get there early in case you do not get on the practice or bus you’re anticipating. 

The closest station to the stadium is Olympic Park station, only a quick 10 minute stroll away.

Express and limited-stop trains will run roughly each 10 minutes from Central and Western Line stations to Olympic Park with frequent return providers after the present. 

Sydney Olympic Park Major Event Buses will run providers each 5 to 20 minutes between 2:45pm and 6:40pm on live performance nights, relying on the route, timetables fluctuate for weekday and weekend reveals. 

The final return bus will go away Olympic Park at midnight every night time. 

If you’re planning on driving in, do not forget that parking in Sydney Olympic park is predicted to promote out, so pre-booking your spot is crucial.

If you do not pre-book, do not drive – there will not be any spots out there on live performance nights. 

If you’re getting dropped off by pals or household there will likely be a chosen drop-off space alongside Australia Avenue, reverse the P6 automotive park. 

To then be picked up after the live performance, you’ll need to head to the P6 automotive park which may have free entry after 10:30pm

If you plan on getting an Uber or taxi, you’ll need to be dropped off on Australia Avenue between Murray Rose Avenue and Kevin Coombs Avenue. 

There are taxi ranks situated on Herb Elliot Ave exterior the Pullman Hotel to get a trip residence, and if you plan on Ubering your greatest guess is to bounce on public transport and get off at the next cease to keep away from lengthy wait occasions and surcharges. 

For extra info on the accessible shuttle service checkout Frontier Touring’s FAQ’s right here. 

Concert rules

Basically, simply be respectful of others round you.

You will not be allowed to stand on seats or in aisles, or sit on the shoulders of a pal.

You positively will likely be allowed to scream the bridge to your favorite track although. 

READ MORE: Meet the Taylor Swift superfans who nabbed stadium jobs to see the Eras Tour without spending a dime.

Food and drink inside the stadiums

No exterior meals or drinks will likely be allowed inside the venue, nonetheless you will likely be permitted to carry an empty, tender plastic water bottle no larger than 600ml.

There will likely be loads of refill water stations inside the venue, so be sure that you keep hydrated. 

If you have flooring seats, you will not be allowed to carry any drink containers onto the flooring, as a substitute you’ll be supplied with cups.

There will likely be loads of foods and drinks choices out there inside the stadium, together with meals catering to all dietary necessities.

Smoking and vaping will not be permitted anyplace inside the MCG, and solely in designated smoking areas inside Accor Stadium.

Obviously, no unlawful substances will likely be permitted inside the venue, serving limitations will apply to the sale of alcohol, and fines will likely be issued for the provide of alcohol to minors. 

What occurs if the climate is dangerous?

If you’re a Swiftie, you’ll know that it takes some severely dangerous climate for a present to be postponed. 

Swift will likely be taking to the stage rain or shine, nonetheless if there may be extreme climate which might affect the security of artists and patrons, you’ll need to observe venue screens and employees directions.

Stadium maps

All tickets to all reveals are reserved seating, so there is not any need to line up early or camp out to get a great place.

You’re ticket may have you seat and space on it, for extra details about completely different seating areas and the place to enter from, take a look at Frontier Touring’s FAQs right here. 

Seating map for Taylor Swift Eras Tour at the MCG

Seating map for Taylor Swift Eras Tour at Accor Stadium

How to entry your tickets

You clearly will not make it far if you haven’t got your tickets.

We’ve written a complete article on the rules surrounding your tickets and the way to entry them, you can test it out right here. 

How and when to get merch

Merch will likely be out there on the days of the live performance, with stands each inside the venue and outdoors the venue, so if you did not get tickets you can nonetheless get your fingers on some merch. 

And if you don’t need to stress about it on the day, you’ll give you the option to pre-purchase your merch forward of the live performance.

Crown is internet hosting the first official Australian merchandise pop up on Tuesday 13 February from 9am-6pm at Crown Melbourne.

Because demand is predicted to be excessive, you’ll have to reserve a spot on-line and can solely give you the option to e book for teams of 1 or two.

Booking at the moment are open and at the time of publishing, there are nonetheless spots out there.

If you cannot make the Crown pop-up, do not stress, you nonetheless have choices.

The MCG may have merch presale days on Wednesday February 14 and Thursday February 15 from 10am to 6pm, close to Gate 1 and Gate 5.

At Accor Stadium merchandise presale days will likely be held on Wednesday 14 February and Thursday 15 February at the nook of Olympic Boulevard and Dawn Fraser Avenue, additionally from 10am to 6pm.

Reservations aren’t required for the MCG and Accor Stadium merchandise presale days, merely simply flip up on the day.

But bear in mind, provides are restricted and will likely be out there on a primary come first served foundation.

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