Foo Fighters Concert Information

We are delighted to announce that Foo Fighters will be performing live at Villa Park on Thursday 27 June 2024.

Courtney Barnett and Hot Milk

Gates are scheduled to open at 4pm however Fan Zone areas on Holte and Trinity external concourse areas will open from 3pm.

Foo Fighters are scheduled to come on stage at approximately 7:30pm.

No later than 10.30pm.

There are no special effects scheduled during the Foo Fighters show.

All persons will be searched in line with the procedures in place for your safety. We strongly advise that you minimise the number of items you bring as this will speed up your entry.

It is now an offence, punishable by up to 3 months imprisonment, to possess a pyrotechnic, flare or similar device whilst attending, entering or inside a concert venue. Anyone in possession of these or any other prohibited items may be refused entry and the items confiscated.

Everyone will be searched on entrance to the concert.

To speed up your entry, we ask that people do not bring a bag to the event if at all possible. If you need to bring a bag, this must be no bigger than A4 in size and will be searched.

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

Any cameras will need to fit into a small bag that is no bigger than A4 in size. We do not recommend bringing any large/expensive kit to the concert.

Please note that there are strictly no left luggage areas.

Unopened plastic water bottles up to 500ml or empty 1L hydration bottles will be permitted into the stadium. Water refill points are also available around the stadium.

No other food or drink will be permitted into the venue, but there will be a wide range of refreshments that are available inside the venue. If any specific food is needed for special dietary requirements, then a doctor’s note will be required on entry.

There will be multiple bars situated around the venue serving alcoholic and soft drinks. We will be operating a Challenge 25 policy, so please bring identification with you. Forms of ID that will be accepted include passports or photographic driving licence.

Suncream will be permitted.

Unfortunately, umbrellas are on the list of prohibited items for safety reasons and so they don’t block the viewing experience of other fans. We therefore advise you to pay particular attention to the weather forecast and dress appropriately for the expected conditions

No, smoking and vaping are not permitted in the stadium, but there are designated areas outside the extended concourses on Trinity and Holte stands.

The ticket office is located on the Coach Car Park on Witton Lane, please see area map above.

The hospitality ticket office is located at Trinity Road Reception, through Gate 1. Please see area map above.

All the latest travel advice for how to get to and from Villa Park is available on our dedicated ‘Concert Travel & Parking Hub’ on our website here.

We advise all visitors to plan their journey in advance. Our website includes links to available car parking. We strongly encourage all visitors to pre-book car parking before travelling to Villa Park. Our website also includes information about local bus and rail services that can be used on the day of the concert.

No bikes will be allowed onsite for concert events. Covered cycle parking is however available at our inner city academy located on the corner of Witton Road and Tame Road (B6 7DS). 

An express shuttle bus service will be running at regular intervals from Dudley Street (next to Birmingham New Street) to Villa Park from 3.30pm till 8pm on the day of the concert. Staff will be located inside Birmingham New Street station to provide advice on where you can catch the shuttle bus from. These shuttle buses will be running after the concert to take you back to Birmingham New Street. The shuttle bus pick up point is located at Aston Hall.

Additional train services will be running from Birmingham New Street to Witton Station both before and after the event. Please check the National Rail journey planner here for details of available rail services ion the day of the concert. 

Both the shuttle bus and rail services will be running until approximately 12am.

Before the concert, the shuttle bus will pick up at Dudley Street, next to Birmingham New Street Station. After the concert, the shuttle bus will pick you up at Aston Hall, which is across the road from Trinity Stand.

The shuttle bus is £5 each way or £10 return. You can pay for your shuttle bus ticket online in advance of the concert here. Shuttle bus tickets will also be available on the day of the event at the pick up point at Dudley Street before the event, and then after event at Aston Hall.

Drop off and pick up, including for taxis, is available at Aston Parish Church.

Taxis and cars will not be able to access any nearer to the stadium due to road closures in place.

Please visit our ‘Concert Travel & Parking Hub’ on our website here for full details of available car parking and for information on how you can pre-book your parking space. Visitors are advised that demand for car parking on the day of the event will be high, so we strongly advise you to pre-book your car parking space before you travel.

If you are bringing a Coach to the concert, please email lee.preece@avfc.co.uk for more information.  Coach parking is located near to the stadium at £50 per coach.

Yes, road closures will go on from 1pm on the day of the event and remain on throughout the concert. Roads will reopen between 11pm-11.30pm

Tesco, on Aston Lane, Aston Hall and the Aston Tavern.

All accessible tickets were available to buy online via Ticketmaster. All accessible tickets have now sold out.

The Trinity Road accessible entrance can be access via Gate 1 (Yellow Zone) on Trinity Road, please see area map above.

Please contact our ticket office on 0333 3231874 to book accessible parking.

There will be several official merchandise outlets located at various points inside and outside the venue.

Contact us here vpconcert@avfc.co.uk

You can get up to date information from our website www.avfc.co.uk

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To help locate your seat, please see the stadium plan here.

Please contact the ticket agent you purchased your ticket through. They will be able to assist you.

Tickets will be available to collect on the day of the event from the Box Office.

The Box Office can be found at the Visitor Ticket office on Witton Lane. Please observe signage or ask a steward who will direct you to these locations.

Please bring your booking reference number and ID.

The Promoter Box Office can be found at the Visitor Ticket office on Witton Lane. Please observe signage or ask a steward who will direct you to these locations.

Please ensure that any complaints regarding the concert must be made during the concert to the Promoter’s on-site Box Office.

Please always use an authorised ticket agent. We use the following agents:

AXS

Ticketmaster

Gigsandtours

Promoter Terms and Conditions can be found here

June 27^th, 2024

Yes, get in touch with us via 08000 149346 or EventHospitality@avfc.co.uk to enquire.

Accessible hospitality seating can only be booked over the phone, please call 08000 149346 and a member of the team will assist you.

From the announcement date, you will be able to contact 08000 149346 or EventHospitality@avfc.co.uk to receive information on how to buy Hospitality packages from the 30^th June at 9am.

For fans purchasing hospitality online via Aston Villa you will need to follow the below process.

To purchase online you will need an AVFC Digital Membership with a linked FANID.

To create a digital membership, or sign into an existing account, please visit - https://members.avfc.co.uk/

For more information on linking a FANID, please visit - https://www.avfc.co.uk/fans/digital-membership/link-ticketing-account/

General sale tickets are limited to 6 per person.

Tickets are sold subject to booking fee which vary by ticket agent, there is also a handling fee.

Please note the minimum age you can enter the Stadium without an adult is 16 years old.

Any Child under the age of 16 years old must be accompanied by an adult who is over 18 years old.

Any Child attending the game without an accompanying adult will be refused entry.

Stadium doors will open at 4pm.

Courtney Barnett and Hot Milk.

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No professional cameras or recording equipment will be allowed into the stadium.

Please refer to the terms and conditions of the agent you purchased your tickets from.

This will be nearer the show date and will be advised.

Only the Venue channels and below companies are authorised to sell for this event. In this instance we would advise that you need to contact the secondary site as we have no control over tickets being sold by unauthorised sites.

Yes there will be a designated wheelchair user area and some ease of access seating available. These can be purchased directly on the ticket agent's website.

Hospitality tickets will be sent via email 1-2 weeks prior to the concert.

Yes, there will be a wide range of food and beverages available to buy. Alcohol will be available to buy for adults aged 18 and over, however you will be required to provide photo identification as proof of age.

Hospitality areas will be open for 1-hour post show, please see details of hospitality packages for more details. Packages may vary.

Coach parking will be confirmed at a future point. To register your interest in purchasing coach parking please complete the form below these FAQs.

Yes you will be able to purchase official merchandise on the day of the concert.

No. If any customers suffer from a condition that requires specific dietary requirements, please contact the venue prior to arrival to obtain permission to bring those products in, otherwise they will be confiscated on entry. Searches will be applied at point of entry and guests will be asked to discard any food or drinks before entering. 

There will be on-pitch standing areas for general admission tickets

Yes, Villa Park is a non-smoking venue.

No, this would need to be kept on your person at all times.

There are first aid areas in each of the stands and there will be visible first aid provision on the pitch.

AVFC will have a concert page on their website dedicated to your event at avfc.co.uk/concerts, please also contact the agent you purchased your ticket from.

No. In the event of adverse weather conditions, we would advise bringing a rain mac or disposable rain coat.

Any article that might be used as a weapon, any person deemed to be offensive or abusive, or who may compromise public safety, will be reported to the police.

We will not allow large bags into the event but you will be permitted to take small bags in with you. We class small bags as no larger than 35cm x 40cm x 19cm.  These may be searched on arrival.

Please refer to the map on your ticket agent’s website. The main stage will be at the north end of the stadium.

Flag poles or sticks for banners are prohibited. Whilst banners of a certain size themselves are not prohibited, please always be aware of other customers as potentially you may be blocking their view.

Car parking will be confirmed closer to the time on www.astonvillaparking.co.uk 

Coach parking will be confirmed closer to the time

Information on how to get to the ground can be found here.

This will be available on the website closer to the time.

There are many hotels and places to stay in Birmingham city centre which has convenient public transport links to the stadium.