Yahoo News Taylor Swift in Liverpool - stage times, support, how to get there, and parking at Anfield Stadium
Taylor Swift kicks off her three shows in Liverpool tonight - and they’re set to be some of the most popular gigs on her UK Eras Tour.
The singer will perform at Anfield Stadium this evening, as well as on Friday and Saturday night (June 13-15), bringing her biggest hits to the north. Following Liverpool, she’ll perform in Cardiff next week as well as London’s Wembley Stadium.
The huge tour has been long anticipated by fans, having first begun in America last March. Taylor’s shows in Edinburgh last week marked the first time the Eras Tour has come over to this side of the pond.
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As Liverpool Echo reports, fans are in for quite a treat as the tour will feature an array of hits from Taylor’s career spanning over a decade, alongside tracks from her latest album, The Tortured Poets Department, which was released in April.
During the UK leg, Taylor will be accompanied on stage by support act Paramore. Griff, Mette and Benson Boone will join her for the London shows.
As the concert is expected to last nearly three and a half hours, here is some useful information you will need to know if you’re attending the shows at Anfield Stadium this week - covering travel advice, set times, and support acts.
Who are Taylor Swift's support acts in the UK?
Paramore will be supporting Taylor Swift at Anfield Stadium. The American rock band was formed in 2004 and consists of lead vocalist Hayley Williams, guitarist Taylor York, and drummer Zac Farro.
Some of their best-known songs include 'Misery Business' and 'Still Into You'.
Taylor Swift Anfield stage times
Early entry gates are open at 3pm and general gates open at 4pm.
The show is scheduled to start at 6.15pm with Paramore. Taylor Swift is expected to begin her set between 7pm and 7.30pm; however, please note that this timing is only an estimate based on previous concerts.
All timings are approximate and subject to change.
How to get to Anfield Stadium
Anfield Stadium by bus:
The 917 express shuttle bus departs from Commutation Row in Liverpool city centre starting at 3.30 pm on show days. The stadium pick-up and drop-off point is located on Arkles Lane.
Additional services include:
From Liverpool City Centre, take the 26 from Liverpool ONE bus station, the 17 from Queen Square Bus Station, or the 917 from Commutation Row directly to the ground.
The 68/168 services run between Bootle and Aigburth, and the 14 and 19 (from Queen Square) stop a short walk from the ground.
For concerts, the Concert Bus will operate as usual between Sandhills Station and Anfield as part of the 917 shuttle bus service.
Download the Merseytravel Journey planner for free or view the bus timetables here.
Anfield Stadium by train:
Lime Street -
Lime Street Railway Station is located two miles from Anfield. Starting at 12.30 pm on show days, Liverpool FC provides a dedicated fan support team at Lime Street Station to assist you in finding transport services, including direct buses to the stadium.
Taxis are also available from Lime Street.
Merseyrail -
Passengers can either stop at Merseyrail's Sandhills station or Kirkdale station where there is a concert bus costing £1.60 for adults and 80p for children.
Passengers can also either walk or cycle from Kirkdale station. Those using Soccerbus can get a Southport/Hunts Cross train to and from Sandhills.
Both Sandhills and Kirkdale stations on Merseyrail's Northern line are less than a 30-minute walk from Anfield.
By car to Anfield Stadium:
There is more information below, but it's important to note there is no car parking available at Anfield Stadium. If travelling by car, you are advised to park in a car park in the city centre before taking the 917 express shuttle bus service.
Is there parking at Anfield Stadium?
There is no car parking available at Anfield Stadium.
Limited disabled car parking was available at Stanley Car Park - but this has now sold out. Disabled drop-off and pick-up areas are available on Gilman Street and at the top of Stanley Car Park for those with a blue badge.
Road closures will be in effect during the event: Walton Breck Road will be closed from 12pm to 12am. Anfield Road is closed to through traffic due to Liverpool FC's Anfield Road stadium expansion.
Anfield Stadium is situated in a residential area with a residents' parking scheme in place. Parking enforcement will be in effect during concerts and major events. Illegally parked cars will incur fines.
Manchester trains after the show
If you're wanting to get back to Manchester after the show, then TransPennine Express have announced it will be running a late-night train service for Swifities between Liverpool and Manchester.
For Thursday and Friday (June 13 and 14), fans can hop on board the 00.18am direct service from Liverpool Lime Street to Manchester Victoria, which was recently introduced earlier this month as part of the most recent timetable change.
On Saturday (June 15), there will be an extra late-night service for those travelling from Liverpool to Manchester after the show. Departing Liverpool Lime Street at 11.32pm, it will stop at Liverpool South Parkway, Warrington Central, and Birchwood before arriving at Manchester Piccadilly for around 12.34am.
