Arctic Monkeys at Hillsborough Park: Stage times, support, travel & weather

11 July 2023, 14:31 | Updated: 11 July 2023, 15:00

Arctic Monkeys 2022 — Arctic Monkeys are set to play two homecoming shows this weekend. Picture: Zackery Michael/Press

By Jenny Mensah

Alex Turner and co are set to play Hillsborough Park on 9th and 10th June. Find out who's supporting, when doors open and get the stage times here.

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Arctic Monkeys have been delighting fans across the UK with epic career-defining performances and now they are set to play their most important shows yet with a duo of homecoming shows at Hillsborough Park.

In one of the busiest weekends in music, the Sheffield rockers are set to play a headline show at the grounds for the first time ever on Friday 9th June, before following it up with another epic show the very next day.

There's no denying this will be one of Monkeys' most significant shows yet, with Sheffield pulling out all the stops to welcome them home, but what can we expect from their Hillsborough Park gig?

Find out everything we know so far including who's supporting, what the stage times are and how to get there.

Who's supporting Arctic Monkeys in Hillsborough?

Swedish noughties indie rockers The Hives and Liverpool quartet The Mysterines will support Arctic Monkeys at Hillsborough Park.

What are Arctic Monkeys' Hillsborough stage times?

4.00pm Doors Open

5.00pm Event starts

8.50pm Arctic Monkeys

10.30pm Event ends

How do I get to Hillsborough Park?

Stagecoach warns that those arriving by public transport are being told to travel in plenty of time.

TRAMS:

Hillsborough Park and Leppings Lane tram stops are the closest to the grounds on the yellow tram route.

Blue route trams will also operate to Hillsborough (which is a short walk to Hillsborough Park),

After the event, trams will only pick up at Leppings Lane and customers can expect wait times of approximately 60-90 minutes. Ticket checks will be in place.

Cash and card payments are accepted for tickets including Apple and Google Pay. I single fare costs £2 and a return fare costs £4. To avoid delays, stage coach suggest people pay by cash or pay for their tickets in advance on The Stagecoach Bus App.

ROAD CLOSURES:

There will be road closures on both nights from 10pm to 11.30pm:

Penistone Road Northbound will be closed from its junction with Owlerton Green to Parkside Road
Inbound Penistone Road will be reduced down to one lane between the same roads
Owlerton Green will be closed
Middlewood Road will be closed from Wadsley Lane through to Infirmary Road to its junction with Rudyard Road
Holme Lane will be closed at its junction with Wadsley Lane

Leadmill Road in Sheffield City Centre will be closed from 4pm on Friday 9th June until 8am on Sunday 11th June to accomodate the street parties being hosted by the Leadmill after the two shows.

Get more Arctic Monkeys travel information here.

Are there still tickets for Arctic Monkeys' Hillsborough Park gig?

According to Ticketmaster, there are a limited amount of tickets left for the event on both nights.

Fans are also urged to only buy resale tickets from official partner Twickets.

What will Arctic Monkeys play at Hillsborough Park?

If previous setlists are anything to go by, Arctic Monkeys will kick things off with a classic track from one of their earlier albums, and play much-loved songs from throughout their career so far. Given it's also Arctic Monkeys' hometown, we're sure to expect something extra special for the crowds.

See the setlist from their gig at Carrow Road, Norwich on 7th June 2023:

1. The View From the Afternoon

2. Brianstorm

3. Snap Out of It

4. Crying Lightning

5. Teddy Picker

6. Cornerstone

7. Four Out of Five

8. Why'd You Only Call Me When You're High?

9. Arabella

10. Sculptures of Anything Goes

11. Pretty Visitors

12. Fluorescent Adolescent

13. Perfect Sense

14. Do I Wanna Know?

15. Mardy Bum

16. There'd Better Be a Mirrorball

17. 505

18. Body Paint

Encore:

19. I Wanna Be Yours (John Cooper Clarke cover)

20. I Bet You Look Good on the Dancefloor

21. R U Mine?

What's the weather for Arctic Monkeys in Hillsborough?

According to the Met Office, Friday 9th June, when Arctic Monkeys first take to the stage at Hillsborough Park, will see highs of 19 degrees and lows of 10 degrees. There will be a very high UV and pollen count and only a 5% chance of rain.

Saturday 10th June is set to be a scorcher, with highs of 27 degrees and lows of 13 degrees. However, there's a 30% chance of rain at 3pm and even a 50% chance chance of thunderstorms!