By Middlesbrough FC

We're thrilled to be hosting James Arthur's huge homecoming show at the Riverside on Saturday!

The Saltburn-born start comes back to his Teesside roots this weekend, joined by guests McFly and Lauran Hibberd, as well as a yet-to-be-revealed local artist.

A limited number of tickets remain available from Ticketmaster.

For a more comprehensive guide, please visit our dedicated page - but below are some key points for ticket holders making plans for their day.

Getting To The Stadium

Car drivers will be unable to get close to the Riverside on the day of the events from 11am onwards. 

A dedicated drop-off and pick-up zone is in operation, in the Middlehaven area close to Middlesbrough College. It is a one-way system, signposted from the A66 and accessed via Vulcan Street. Use postcode TS2 1AD for sat navs. 

It is a short, ten-minute walk from here to the stadium. The drop-off and pick-up zone will be open before and after the concerts.

If you're booking a taxi, we'd strongly advise doing so in advance - private hire taxis are also recommended to use this drop-off and pick-up zone.

Alternatively, concert-goers are encouraged to use public transport where possible, with more info available here.

If parking and walking to the event, please park responsibly. Parking enforcement operatives will be on duty close to the stadium to maintain safe pedestrian routes and ensure carriageways are kept clear.

Parking for the event at Teesside University in Middlesbrough Town Centre can be pre-booked via The Big Parking here. More information about Middlesbrough car parks can be found here.

Where Do I Enter?

Ticket holders should take note of the Entrance Gate as indicated on their ticket. You will only be permitted access at the correct Entrance.

West Stand Seating, West Stand Accessible Seating and South Stand Seating use ENTRANCE 1, in the north west corner of the stadium adjacent to the River Tees. All hospitality ticket holders use a separate entrance closely adjacent to Entrance 1.

Pitch Standing use ENTRANCE 2, on the south side of the stadium, accessed via The Leeway.

East Stand Seating, East Stand Accessible Seating and South Stand Accessible seating use ENTRANCE 3, on the south side of the stadium, accessed via The Leeway.

All Entrances will be clearly signposted as you approach the stadium. Entrances open at 3.30pm.

What Can I Bring With Me?

To speed up your entry, we are asking that you don't bring a bag to the event, if possible. If you do need to bring a bag, this must be no bigger than A4 in size and will be searched.

Prohibited items include all flammable liquids and aerosols, such as perfume, after-shave, hairspray and similar items.

Anything on our full prohibited items list will be confiscated before entry and any bags bigger than A4 will not be permitted into the stadium. 

Enjoy The Fan Villages!

You can soak up the atmosphere in the build-up to the shows in the Fan Villages, which are open from 3.30pm. 

Located outside the west and east stands of the stadium, there are a variety of food and drinks stalls on offer.

There are no cash machines on site, and card payments at the stalls are preferred.

From 5pm, once entry to stadium itself is permitted, concourse food and drink outlets are also open, with ticket holders able to move freely between the stadium bowl and the Fan Villages. 

A66 Access Closed After Event

Towards the end of each event, in the interest of road and pedestrian safety, there will be no access to the Riverside Stadium from the A66 in either direction. 

If you are being collected by car, we strongly urge the driver to use the drop-off and pick-up zone as detailed above.

Further event information for ticket holders can be found via the link below. 

More information about James Arthur at the Riverside