Robbie Williams in Croke Park: All you need to know

Eva Osborne

Robbie Williams will take to the stage at Dublin's Croke Park on Saturday to play hits like Let Me Entertain You and Angels.

The former Take That band member is on a career high after starring in the biographical musical drama Better Man last year.

If you're heading to see Williams play this weekend, keep reading to find out everything you need to know.

When and where is it on?

Robbie Williams will play in Dublin's Croke Park on Saturday, August 23rd.

Are there any tickets left?

There are still tickets available for the gig via Ticketmaster. Most of the remaining tickets are ones with a possibly restricted view.

Who are the support acts?

English rock band Elbow, formed in Manchester in 1990, have been confirmed as a support act for the gig.

Indie-pop band The Lottery Winners will also open for Williams. The band was formed in 2008 by Thom Rylance, Robert Lally, Katie Lloyd, and Joe Singleton.

When should I arrive?

Gates will open at 5pm, and the show will start at 5:30pm.

MCD Productions has said there will be no queuing or camping allowed ahead of the show.

Concertgoers are advised to allow sufficient time to travel to the event and pass through security checks.

If concertgoers do turn up early, they will be turned away at restricted area points around the event site.

MCD said queuing in streets around the venue will cause disruption to residents of the area and has appealed to concertgoers to heed this advice and respect the local community.

Concertgoers should plan to be within the venue 45 mins before show start.

How do I get there and home again?

Plan and book your return travel arrangements in advance allowing at least an extra two hours travel time to and from the venue.

As traffic and parking delays are inevitable you are encouraged to walk, cycle, use public transport and private coach services.

Promoters do not operate transport to/from venue.

Dart: Nearest stations are Connolly Station or Clontarf Road.

Bus: Dublin Bus routes 15, 1, 6, 7, 7a, 16, 19, 27, 27a, 27b, 33, 40, 40b, 40d, 41d , 42, 53, 122, 123, 130 H1, H2, H3.

Train: Nearest stations are Connolly Station or Drumcondra.

There is no public parking available, and concertgoers are urged not to park illegally or in residential areas. Instead, use public transport or city centre car parks.

Iarnród Éireann has added a full schedule of extra services before and after the event.

Approach routes

You must enter through whichever gate is detailed on your ticket.

Blue route (Hogan Stand Seating/Premium Seating): Enter via Jones’ Road/Russell Street.

Red route (Cusack Stand Seating/Premium Seating): Enter via St James’ Avenue off Clonliffe Road.

Yellow route (Davin Stand Seating): Enter via St Margaret’s Avenue.

Green route (Standing): Enter via Foster Terrace.

What's the story with security?

Strict security checks will be in operation. Everyone will be subject to a search. It is a condition of entry to protect everyone’s safety. Additional searches may take place once inside the venue.

Due to health and safety, there are strictly no camping/collapsible chairs permitted on site. Please do not bring these items as security will have to refuse you entry with them.

Concertgoers are advised not to bring large bags/backpacks as they may experience delays or be refused entry. There are no storage facilities on site. Any items left at entrances/in surrounding areas will be removed and disposed of accordingly.

Bags larger than A4, signs/flags bigger than A3, flag poles, glass or cans, umbrellas, alcohol, selfie sticks, flares, professional cameras and audio recording equipment will not be permitted.

Soft collapsible water skins are permitted in seated blocks. No hard plastic, metal, or glass reusables are permitted. The pitch is a ‘full pour’ pitch. All drinks will be decanted into soft cups. There will be free water points for pitch customers.

Only lager and water will be available for sale on pitch level.

Concertgoers are not permitted to move between levels in the stadium and are urged to obey stewards and gardaí.

There are no re-admissions to the concert. If you leave, there is no re-entry.

What's the weather giving?

Saturday is meant to be quite cloudy to start, though some sunny spells will develop as the day goes on, along with scattered showers which will become more isolated towards the evening.

During the day, highest temperatures will be between 18 and 22 degrees in mostly light southerly or variable breezes.

Saturday night will be mostly dry with clear spells and some isolated showers. Lowest temperatures will range from 12 to 15 degrees in light southeasterly breezes with possible mist and fog patches forming.

MCD said the event will take place rain, hail or shine, so concertgoers are advised to check the forecast and dress accordingly for Irish weather – think wellies, boots or runners, layers, raincoats/ponchos and sun cream but remember no umbrellas.

What is he expected to play?

The Irish Times said Robbie Williams is likely to play new music along with tracks from the film Better Man.

Fans can expect the setlist to look similar to that played at Forus Travbane in Stavanger, Norway, on August 13th this year.