Arts & Entertainment

Let's Go, Girls! Brace For Traffic Ahead Of Sold-Out Shania Twain Show

Heads up, fans. Plan for heavy traffic for the sold-out Shania Twain show Saturday, July 1 at Credit Union 1 Amphitheatre in Tinley Park.

Shania Twain appears at the CMT Music Awards on Sunday, April 2, 2023 in Austin, Texas. Twain performs Saturday, July 1 at Credit Union 1 Amphitheatre in Tinley Park, Illinois.
Shania Twain appears at the CMT Music Awards on Sunday, April 2, 2023 in Austin, Texas. Twain performs Saturday, July 1 at Credit Union 1 Amphitheatre in Tinley Park, Illinois. ( (Photo by Evan Agostini/Invision/AP))

TINLEY PARK, IL — The best thing about bein' a Shania fan might not be the traffic to get to her show Saturday in Tinley Park.

Ticket sales show she's "still the one," and ahead of a sold-out crowd at Credit Union 1 Amphitheatre, the venue is warning heavy traffic might not impress fans much—drivers should plan ahead for travel and arrival time. Traffic could also be worsened by the simultaneous debut of Tinley Park's RibFest, held just three miles away.

"We are expecting a SOLD OUT crowd," the venue shared on social media. "A show of this size will create heavy traffic delays getting to the venue—we encourage fans to arrive NO LATER THAN 5:30 p.m. for the parking lots, take a rideshare, or carpool with friends! Please do not wait until show time to head to the gates; you will risk missing part of the concert."

Find out what's happening in Tinley Parkfor free with the latest updates from Patch.

The five-time Grammy winning—and 18-times nominated—artist will take to the stage Saturday, July 1 at the Tinley Park venue, 19100 Ridgeland Ave. following opener Priscilla Block.

The venue has laid out the timeline for the evening:

Find out what's happening in Tinley Parkfor free with the latest updates from Patch.

  • 4 p.m. – Parking opens
  • 4 p.m. – Stage Left Lounge opens
  • 5:30 p.m. – Gates open
  • 6:30 p.m. – Pavilion & Lawn open
  • 7:30 p.m. – Show begins

Fans are invited to arrive early, with a DJ, yard games, a 360° Photo Booth and more in store. The venue will also give out free tickets for lawn seats to select future shows to the first 6,000 people to arrive (limited to 1 ticket per person).

YOU CAN BRING:

  • Clear plastic, vinyl, or PVC tote bags no larger than 12” x 6” x 12”
  • Small clutch bags (6”x 9”): these do not need to be clear
  • Cameras: nonprofessional only, no detachable lenses
  • Food: in a clear, 1-gallon Ziploc bag
  • Water: up to 1 gallon in a factory sealed or empty bottle
  • Reusable water bottles: plastic/Nalgene only. Must be empty
  • Blankets, Lawn chairs: low profile (seat no more than 9 inches off the ground); no chairs in bags or with coverings are allowed

YOU CAN'T BRING:

  • Weapons of any kind
  • Alcohol; Illegal drugs/substances
  • Glass containers, aluminum water bottles, cans, coolers
  • Laser pointers
  • Fireworks
  • Signs larger than 8.5" x 11"
  • Camping chairs or bag chairs
  • Tarps
  • Umbrellas
  • Aerosol cans of sunscreen or bug spray
  • Animals (except service animals)

KNOW BEFORE YOU GO:

  • The venue is completely cashless. Credit, debit, or mobile pay accepted. Can convert cash to pre-paid debit card on-site.
  • Your phone is your ticket. Save it to your phone's wallet before arriving at the gate. Screenshots or printouts not accepted.

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