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August 22, 2024
‘Nothing Else Matters’ on Friday, August 23, Sunday, August 25 and Saturday, August 31, as Commonwealth Stadium hosts three world-class concerts to wrap up summer in Edmonton — two Metallica shows and P!nk! Over the three events, over 157,000 people are expected to attend.
On August 23 and 25, the Metallica M72 World Tour takes over Commonwealth with two different sets with two different opening acts — Friday, August 23 features Pantera and Mammoth WVH and Sunday, August 25 features Five Finger Death Punch and Ice Nine Kills. On Saturday, August 31, P!nk takes the stage.
Here are some tips to make your concert experience a smooth one and to help ‘Get the Party Started’.
Know Before You Go at Commonwealth Stadium
All guests are encouraged to arrive and enter Commonwealth Stadium early to go through security screening lines. For Metallica, gates open at 4 p.m. and the show begins at 6 p.m. For P!nk, gates open at 5 p.m. and the show begins at 6 p.m. All times are subject to change. For more information, visit edmonton.ca/CommonwealthEvents.
Clear Bag Policy and Bag Search
Commonwealth Stadium strongly encourages fans not to bring bags. There is a mandatory clear bag policy in place at Commonwealth Stadium for all events. Bags that are clear plastic, vinyl or PVC and do not exceed 12" x 12” x 6" are allowed. Small clutch bags, which cannot exceed 4.5" x 6.5" in size, can be taken into the stadium or a clear bag. Fans with clear bags can use the Express Lanes. Exceptions to this policy will be made for all medically necessary items after proper inspection and approval.
Public Transit
Edmonton Transit Service (ETS) is excited to help connect riders to these special events. Park & Ride buses start at 3:30 p.m. on August 23 and 25, and 4:30 p.m. on August 31. Park & Ride buses run approximately every five minutes until the concerts begin. After the concert Park & Ride buses will run every five minutes until the stadium is clear. Regular fares apply for Park & Ride buses, regular bus routes and Capital/Metro/Valley Line Southeast LRT service. For more information, visit edmonton.ca/ETSevents
Parking
Please note there is no parking at Commonwealth Stadium and parking restrictions in neighbourhoods around the stadium will be in effect. When restrictions are in place, only residents with valid parking permits can park on streets in those areas.
Bikes
There will be supervised bike parking on the northeast corner of Clarke Stadium. Signs will guide you to the drop-off and pick up location.
City of Edmonton and Commonwealth Stadium look forward to welcoming everyone to these world-class events — before the evenings ‘Fade to Black.
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