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Virgin Media Park: Public Information Notice

Virgin Media Park 2025: Public Information Notice

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GATES OPEN: 17:00hrs

IMPORTANT: No queuing allowed prior to gates opening. Patrons are advised to allow sufficient time to travel to the event and pass through security checks. If patrons do turn up early, they will be turned away at restricted area points around the stadium. Queuing in the streets around the stadium will cause disruption to residents of the area and we appeal to patrons to heed this advice and respect the local community. Customers should plan to be within the venue 30 mins before show start.

THINGS TO KNOW

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

This is an outdoor event, please check the weather forecast and
dress accordingly for Irish weather
- think boots or runners, layers, raincoats/ponchos and suncream but remember no umbrellas.

Show your ticket at the ticket check outside the stadium grounds for inspection.

Strict security checks will be in operation. Everyone will be subject to a search permissible under law, per Purchase Policy. It is a condition to entry, to protect everyone’s safety. Additional searches may take place once inside the venue.

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

Bags larger than A4, glass or cans, umbrellas, alcohol, garden furniture, e-scooters & e-bikes, selfie sticks, flares, professional cameras and audio recording equipment will not be permitted. See the full list of prohibited items on Prohibited Items / MCD.ie.

Obey the stewards and Gardai and instructions given over the public address for your own safety.

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

Promoter reserves the right to refuse admission without refund to anyone who fails to comply with these T&Cs, as agreed by customer and per Ticketmaster Purchase Policy.

Don’t rush to exits after the concerts.

 

TRANSPORT

Plan and book your return travel arrangements in advance allowing at least an extra 2 hours travel time to and from the venue. As traffic and parking delays are inevitable you are encouraged to walk, use public transport and private coach services.

Promoters do not operate transport to/ from venue. This is a matter for customers to arrange in advance. www.transportforireland.ie/events

BY CAR: Please use Black Ash for concert parking (no park & ride in operation).
BY BUS: Bus Eireann from Cork City Centre - 203, 213. More info on BUSEIREANN
BY TRAIN: Nearest station is Cork Kent Train station. More info on www.irishrail.ie.

PLEASE NOTE: NO concert parking or drop off on Connolly Road, Slieve Mish Park or Green Lawn. Towing in operation.

There will be local road closures in place on show days managed by An Garda Síochána to facilitate safe crowd movement. Please do NOT park illegally or in residential areas. Please use public transport.

APPROACH ROUTES

There are two entrances to the stadium. You must enter through whichever gate is detailed on your ticket.
Gate B via Tramore Road.
Gate C via Pearse Road.

TICKET COLLECTIONS / BOX OFFICE

There is one box office at the Pearse Road entrance – please see map.
Please download your tickets to your phone ahead of the event - don't wait until the day. Screenshots will not work as barcodes are live and updating regularly.

AGE POLICY

Standing - 14+ only.

Unreserved seating – under 16’s must be accompanied by an adult 25+ (first come first served on seat location)

Under 16’s MUST be accompanied at all times by a Parent/Guardian over 25, who takes full responsibility and remains with them throughout the event.

Strict age monitoring will be in place.

Unaccompanied under 16’s will be refused entry without refund. The promoter reserves the right to refuse admission without refund to anyone who fails to comply.

Recommended no under 5’s. All attendees must have a ticket.

ACCESSIBILITY

MCD cannot amend or move any ticket bookings, but if you are attending on general admission tickets and would benefit from an accessible accommodation, you can request this here: Outdoor Accessibility Requests | MCD.ie. Please note, all forms close 5 days out from event date.

Accessible ticketholders do not need to contact us. They will be contacted directly regarding accessible parking options. All accessible parking must be arranged in advance.

Virgin Media Park 2025: Public Information Notice