Foo Fighters are kicking off their UK summer stadium tour with two shows in Manchester this week at Emirates Old Trafford.
The legendary rock band, fronted by Dave Grohl, are known for hits including All My Life, Learn to Fly and Best of You and will perform at the Old Trafford stadium on Thursday (June 13) and Saturday (June 15).
The 'Everything or Nothing at All' show, which also includes stops in Glasgow, London, Cardiff and Birmingham, will mark the Foo Fighters’ first tour in the UK without their late drummer Taylor Hawkins who died in March 2022 aged 50.
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The series of summer shows will also be the band’s most extensive UK trek since the release of their unanimously acclaimed 11th album, But Here We Are. It smashed into the UK charts at number one upon release last year.
For the first Manchester show, the band will be joined by support acts Wet Leg, whose debut self-titled album went straight to number one two years ago, alongside Manchester punk quartet Loose Articles. On the second show, support comes from Australia's Courtney Barnett and South Wales alt-rockers Chroma.
Due to the large-scale of the events at Emirates Old Trafford, there will be tight security and a number of guidelines will be in place to ensure the safety of all gig-goers. This means there will be a number of prohibited items that you are not allowed to take inside the ground.
All ticket holders will be checked by security officials on the way in too. Below, you'll find a round-up of what you can and can't take into the two gigs, and more info on what you can and can't do at the shows too. Taking your own food and drink into the ground is not allowed - but there are food and drink options once past security.
Can you take a bag in?
People are being advised to not bring a bag to the event when possible as this will help speed up the process of getting people into the stadium. If you do need to bring a bag with you, then this will need to be no bigger than A4 in size - and it will require a search by security.
In addition, any cameras will need to fit into a small bag that is no bigger than A4 in size. The venue does not recommend bringing large or expensive kit with you, and there will be no left luggage areas on site.
Can you take your own food and drink?
Liquids are not usually permitted to be brought on site at Emirates Old Trafford, but you will be able to bring in an unopened plastic water bottle of up to 500ml in with you. Alternatively, you are permitted to bring an empty 1L hydration bottle in.
No other food or drink will be allowed into the venue with you, but there will be a number of refreshments and food stalls within the stadium grounds as well as water points.
Managers of the ground have also said that if any specific food is needed for special dietary requirements a doctor’s note will be required on entry.
Can you buy alcohol at the concert?
There will be a number of bars situated around the site serving a range of alcoholic and soft drinks. The venue will be operating Challenge 25, so make sure to bring identification with you. Forms of accepted ID include Passport, Cards bearing the “Pass” or a Photographic Driving Licence.
What can you not take into Emirates Old Trafford?
Portable battery charges are permitted at the event, but ticket holders are advised not to bring any of the following items. If you are found in possession of the below items, you will not be allowed to enter the site:
Any objects or clothing bearing political statements or commercial identification intended for ambush marketing
umbrellas
large flags
banners
rattles
fireworks
flares
pyrotechnics
air horns
musical instruments
klaxons
smoke canisters
laser pointers
bottles
glasses
cans
cooking devices
poles
knives
blades and other articles or containers
