Kenny Chesney In Foxboro: Traffic Restrictions, Travel, Showtimes

FOXBOROUGH, MA — Kenny Chesney is set to make Gillette Stadium history over the weekend, becoming the first person to clear the 20 and 21 performance mark at the Foxborough stadium.

With the superstar coming to town, area police departments have reminded residents that traffic will be impacted, and the MBTA is running a special train to try and help. Here's what to know ahead of the arrival of the No Shoes Nation president.

Commuter Train

For the concert, the MBTA will be providing a round-trip, special event commuter rail train from Boston to the Kenny Chesney concert at Gillette Stadium on Saturday, Aug. 27.

The special event train will depart from South Station and arrive in Foxborough one hour before the show starts. After leaving South Station, the train will stop at Back Bay and Dedham Corp before arriving at its final destination of Foxboro Station.

The schedule for Saturday, Aug. 27 can be found here:

• Depart South Station: 3:05 p.m.
• Depart Back Bay: 3:10 p.m.
• Depart Dedham Corp: 3:25 p.m.
• Arrive at Foxboro Station: 4 p.m.

The train will depart Foxboro Station 30 minutes after the concert ends

Roundtrip tickets are $20 and can be purchased at South Station, North Station, Back Bay Station or on the mTicket app. Tickets must be purchased prior to boarding the event train.

A special commuter train won't be available for the Friday show, but prepaid parking passes are available for $50 at the link here.

Traffic Restrictions

Traffic will be impacted by the concerts in Foxborough and nearby Walpole, where police from both departments noted that plans should be made ahead of time if driving near the stadium on Friday and Saturday.

In Foxborough, officers will be on hand to assist with traffic restrictions, the department said.

Local traffic restrictions in South Walpole begin at 11 a.m. on both days, according to police.

"If attending the shows, please utilize Route 1, as it your quickest and most efficient way to Gillette," police said.

As in Foxborough, Walpole officers will be assisting with traffic.

Showtimes and Acts

Chesney had to delay the tour due to the coronavirus pandemic, but it certainly didn't impact who he was able to recruit to support him. He will be joined at Gillette Stadium by Dan + Shay, Old Dominion and Carly Pearce.

The first opening acts will begin at 5 p.m., and the show is set to end at 11 p.m. on both nights, according to the Walpole Police Department.

Other Details

• Parking Lots open at 1 p.m.
• Gates open at 4 p.m.
• The stadium's clear bag policy is in effect. For more information, click here.