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The 2022 Gillette Stadium Concert Series continues this weekend with a performance from Dead & Company this Saturday, July 2, marking the iconic group’s second time performing at the home of the New England Patriots and Revolution after they made their Gillette Stadium debut in 2019.

The show will start at 7:00 p.m. with parking lots scheduled to open at 3:00 p.m. and gates opening at 5:00 p.m. Limited tickets are still available at ticketmaster.com.

As the venue prepares for Dead & Company, Gillette Stadium officials would like to remind fans attending the shows of important ticketholder information and policies in place at the stadium.

ALLOW PLENTY OF TIME FOR TRAVEL TO GILLETTE STADIUM Stadium officials strongly encourage fans to allow themselves plenty of time when traveling near the stadium on event days. NOTE: The concert will coincide with holiday weekend traffic, so please plan accordingly. Traffic restrictions will be in place on local roads before and after the show. Fans must use I-95, I-495 or Route 140 to access Route 1 and Gillette Stadium.

CLEAR BAG POLICY IN EFFECT Fans attending either concert are reminded that bags larger than a small wristlet or handheld wallet will not be allowed inside Gillette Stadium, per the venue’s clear bag policy, which is in effect at all ticketed events. If carrying a bag into the stadium is necessary, there are three options: a clear plastic bag the size of a one-gallon Ziploc bag, a clear plastic vinyl or PVC bag that does not exceed 12” x 12” x 6,” or a small wristlet or handheld wallet not exceeding 6.5” x 4.5” (approximately the size of a hand).

Please note that bags larger than the permitted size, including purses, shoulder bags and backpacks, will not be allowed inside Gillette Stadium and will not be held or stored by the venue. These items must be returned to a vehicle before entering the stadium. For more information on the clear bag policy, visit https://www.gillettestadium.com/bagpolicy/.  

Gillette Stadium has a designated rideshare drop off and pick up location in Lot 15 adjacent to Bass Pro Shops. Concertgoers can schedule an Uber or Lyft ride to and from the venue through the rideshare service’s mobile app.

TAXI STAND LOCATION Gillette Stadium has a designated taxi stand location in Lot 6A on the east side of the stadium. Taxis will be available at this location following the conclusion of the concert.

PARKING Stadium lots will open for parking at 3 p.m. Parking is $50 for cars and motorcycles and $150 for buses, RVs and limos. Oversize vehicle parking is located in Lot 52, accessible from P10 North and P10 South from the north and south respectively. ADA parking will be accessible from P1 when traveling from the north and P7 when traveling from the south. All general parking lots accept cash and major credit cards – Visa preferred. (Note: Discover cards are no longer accepted.) Credit card is the preferred method of payment for ease of entrance into the parking lots. For more parking information, visit https://www.gillettestadium.com/parking/.

Guests with mobile tickets can access and manage their tickets on their mobile device via the Gillette Stadium App available on the App Store (for iPhone users) and Google Play Store (for Android users). Gillette Stadium officials strongly encourage guests to download their mobile tickets onto their smartphones prior to arriving at the stadium gates for ease of entry into the venue. Additional information on mobile ticketing can be found at https://www.gillettestadium.com/tickets/mobile/.

Gillette Stadium is completely cashless. All fan points of sale now accept electronic payment only including debit and credit cards, wallet or watch. The venue has deployed cash to card machines throughout the stadium for guests who bring cash, which is converted to a VISA card that can be used at any point of sale inside the stadium and anywhere VISA is accepted.

Construction of the most dramatic Gillette Stadium improvements since its opening in 2002 began in the north end of the stadium this year. As part of these renovations, the main ticket office is closed and satellite ticket office locations will be in a dedicated trailer in Lot 4A directly opposite from the Ticketmaster Gate and Patriots ProShop entrance on the east side, and in a dedicated trailer between the W2 and W3 Entrances on the west.

Per stadium and artist management, prohibited items at Gillette Stadium include, but are not limited to: GoPro/video cameras, tripods/monopods, professional cameras and cameras with detachable lenses, selfie sticks, strollers, backpacks, lasers, umbrellas, outside food and beverage, balloons, beach balls, noisemakers and any items deemed dangerous and/or inappropriate by stadium management. Signs are permitted but they cannot be larger than 28” x 22”. For more information on prohibited items at Gillette Stadium, visit https://www.gillettestadium.com/bagpolicy/.

GUEST SERVICES Gillette Stadium has guest service booths located on the 100- and 300-level concourses at midfield/50-yard line for all stadium events.

GILLETTE STADIUM HOTLINE If you need immediate assistance during the event, please contact the stadium hotline at (800) 280-9529. If you require anonymous assistance during the event for behavioral or conduct related matters, please send security operations a text message at (800) 280-9529 or text your issue and location to 50894 followed by all the relevant details. 

Although negative tests and vaccinations will not be required for stadium entry, all ticketholders must agree that neither they nor their guests will attend an event if they have tested positive for COVID-19 in the past 10 days or experienced symptoms of COVID-19 within 48 hours prior to the event. Per the guidance from the CDC and State of Massachusetts, face coverings will NOT be mandatory for guests at Gillette Stadium. However, it is recommended that you wear a face covering if you are not yet fully vaccinated.      

Gillette Stadium is an open-air venue; therefore all concerts are rain or shine events. Stadium management always works closely with the artist, tour and local public safety officials to ensure the safety of all guests. If public safety officials determine that storms in the immediate area pose a safety hazard, guests will be provided instructions regarding sheltering options until the concert is able to resume.

ABOUT DEAD & COMPANY’S SUMMER TOUR 2022

Dead & Company began their summer tour on June 11 and will be making 15 stops this summer, including multiple two-show stops in Mountain View, Calif., Boulder, Col., Chicago and New York City. The group consists of singer-songwriter (and New England native) John Mayer, three original Grateful Dead members (Bob Weir, Bill Kreutzmann and Mickey Hart), bass player Oteil Burbridge and pianist Jeff Chimenti.

Gillette Stadium continues its 2022 Concert Series with a performance by Dead & Company on Saturday, July 2. The upcoming lineup can be found below:

UPCOMING SHOWS AT GILLETTE STADIUM

July 2                            Dead & Company: 2022 Summer Tour                            7:00 p.m.* July 21                          The Weeknd After Hours Til Dawn Tour                          6:30 p.m.*

July 27 & 28                  Elton John: Farewell Yellow Brick Road the Final Tour         8:00 p.m.

Aug. 26 & 27                 Kenny Chesney Here and Now Stadium Tour                 5:00 p.m.

Sept. 9                          Rammstein North American Stadium Tour                        7:00 p.m.*

*Tickets available at www.ticketmaster.com.     

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