Taylor Swift At Gillette Stadium Event Guide

FOXBOROUGH, MA — Taylor Swift is coming to Foxborough this week and she's sticking around for a few days. Swift, one of the biggest names in pop music, is scheduled to play Gillette Stadium July 26-28. The shows will make her the only act aside from One Direction to perform three shows in a row at Gillette Stadium and will be her eight, ninth, and 10th shows at the home of the New England Patriots and New England Revolution.

Jess Enos of the Kraft Group told the Foxborough Board of Selectmen earlier this month that fans should expect many theatrical elements along with lots of pyrotechnics and flying.

Joining Swift will be former Fifth Harmoney member Camila Cabello, who has risen to solo prominence with a debut number one album and top-10 hits "Havana" and "Never Be the Same," and UK pop star Charli XCX, who is best known for "Fancy," her 2014 collaboration with Iggy Azalea and US top-10 hit "Boom Clap."

Whether you are going or want to know when the traffic will start, here's what you need to know about all three shows:

Getting To Gillette Stadium And Parking

The only ways to access Route 1 will be from Interstate 95, Interstate 495, and Route 140. All backroads that lead to Route 1 will be blocked by police and only open to local residents and Putnam Way pass holders. Concertgoers should allow for plenty of time around the stadium, especially Thursday and Friday since the drive to the stadium will overlap with the evening commute home.

Stadium parking lots will open at 3 p.m. and costs $40 cars and motorcycles and $150 for buses, RVs and limos. All lots close two hours after the end of the concert. For more parking information, visit the Gillette Stadium parking FAQ.

Uber drop off and pickup will be located in Lot 15 near Bass Pro Shop. A taxi stand will be set up in Lot 6, located in front of the east side of the stadium.

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Showtime!

The stadium gates are scheduled to open at 5 p.m. with the opening acts set for 7 p.m. Swift will follow later in the evening.

The Weather Report

Concerts at Gillette Stadium are rain or shine events. If a concert has to be delayed due to severe weather, an announcement will be made. Here's the forecast from the National Weather Service for the weekend shows as of Thursday night:

• Friday - A chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly between 9 p.m. and 2 a.m. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 70 degrees. Chance of precipitation is 40 percent.
• Saturday - Partly cloudy, with a low around 66 degrees. Chance of precipitation is 30 percent.

Clear Bag Policy In Effect

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 two options: a clear plastic bag the size of a 1- gallon Ziploc bag or a small wristlet or handheld wallet not exceeding 8" x 5" x 2" (approximately the size of a hand).

Please note that bags larger than the permitted size, including purses, shoulder bags, diaper bags and backpacks, will not be allowed inside Gillette Stadium on event day. Further, bags exceeding the permitted size will not be held or stored by the venue and must be returned to a vehicle before entering the stadium. For more information on the clear bag policy, click here.

The Banner Rule

Banners and signs larger than 11 x 17 inches are not permitted. Battery packs and lights are prohibited for banners, signs and costumes. Please note, stadium and artist management reserve the right to prohibit signs or banners due to message content.

Banned Items

Prohibited items at Gillette Stadium include, but are not limited to: selfie sticks, GoPro cameras, camera bags, umbrellas, coolers, fanny packs, outside food and beverage, balloons or beach balls, noisemakers, signs larger than 11 x 17 and any other items deemed dangerous and/or inappropriate by stadium management. For more information on prohibited items, check the stadium security protocol.

If You Need Help

Guest service booths located on the 100- and 300-level concourses at midfield/50-yard line for all stadium events. If you need immediate assistance during the event, please contact the stadium hotline at 508-384-9205.

If you require anonymous assistance during the event for behavioral or conduct related matters, please send security operations a text message at 508-928-3838 or text the word, CONDUCT to 78247 followed by all the relevant details.

So In Summary

Information from Gillette Stadium was used in this story.

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