Robbie Williams at London’s Emirates Stadium: start time, tickets, potential setlist and what you need to know

It’s nearly time for you to let Robbie Williams entertain you, in front of a crowd of 60,000 like-minded fans. After a couple of years away from the stage, you can expect big things from this ex-Take That star turned, well, chimpanzee?

Following the warm reception of his uniquely anthropomorphic biopic ‘Better Man’, Robbie is finally back to doing what he does best: acting up in front of thousands of people. The Britpop tour, named after his upcoming album of the same name, is set to be a romp through his greatest hits, with a bit of Sinatra thrown in for good measure.

Here’s everything you need to know about Robbie Williams two nights at the Emirates Stadium to ensure you leave thinking ‘I Love My Life’.

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When is Robbie Williams playing Emirates Stadium?

Robbie is doing two nights at the Arsenal ground. He’ll be playing tomorrow, June 6, and Saturday, June 7. After that, he’s heading up north to Manchester before finishing off the UK leg in Bath.

What time do doors open?

Doors for Robbie Williams’ gig tonight will open at 5pm, with the first support act expected to take to the stage at 6pm.

What time will Robbie Williams come on stage?

It’s not been officially stated when you can expect Robbie to make his grand entrance, but based on timings at Murrayfield the other night, the main show will likely begin at around 8:30pm. It’s worth being seated, or standing, well before that though, in case timings change or you want to grab a drink.

What’s the seating plan?

If you’re wondering where you’ll be sitting, you can see the stadium layout below. If you’re wondering what your view will be like, you can use the Emirates stadium’s ‘virtual venue’ here to get a sneak peak.

Who’s supporting Robbie Williams?

For his shows in the capital, Robbie will be supported by Manchester band The Lottery Winners, and chart-topping baritone Rag ‘n’ Bone Man.

It’s not certain exactly when the support acts will take the stage, but based on the Edinburgh show, it’s likely that the Lottery Winners will start sometime around 6pm, and then Rag ‘n’ Bone Man just after 7pm.

Robbie Williams setlist

Robbie has only played one night of the Britpop tour so far, so we have a general idea of the songs he’s likely to play, but nothing is certain. There is always a chance he’ll change things up every night, but don’t worry; we’re confident he’ll always do angels.

Here’s what the setlist was for the Edinburgh show, including a slightly random medley. If there’s one thing Robbie Williams is going to do, it’s keep us on our toes.

• Rocket
• Let Me Entertain You
• All My Life / Song 2 / Seven Nation Army / Rim Tim Tagi Dim / I'm Gonna Be (500 Miles) / Minnie the Moocher (The Ho De Ho Song) / Livin'
• On A Prayer (Singalong Medley)
• Monsoon
• Old Before I Die
• Rock DJ
• Love My Life
• Strong
• The Road to Mandalay
• Supreme
• Let Love Be Your Energy / Sexed Up / Candy
• (with The Lottery Winners)
• Relight My Fire
• Something Beautiful
• Play Video
• Main Stage
• Millennium
• Come Undone
• Kids
• She's the One
• My Way

Encore

• Feel
• Angels

Can you still get tickets?

There are still a few tickets left to see Robbie Williams tomorrow and Saturday, starting from £66. The majority of the tickets left, however, are standing, which are a little pricier.

General admission starts from £104, while front standing will set you back £220. If you think Robbie’s worth it, you can bag your tickets from Ticketmaster here.

What’s Emirates Stadium's bag policy?

Like most stadiums, Emirates only allows bags that are smaller than an A4 sheet of paper. Anything else will either be confiscated, or you will be turned away. In general, the venue advises against bringing a bag if at all possible, and there is no cloakroom to store them in.

Banned items

‘Do not bring your explosives to the Robbie Williams concert’ is a sentence which probably goes without saying, but it’s always good to be clear on these things.

As well as the obvious (knives, weapons, fireworks and flares, and gas canisters will not be permitted), you are not allowed to bring in any of your own food or drink, except in a soft, 500ml plastic bottle. This includes flasks of hot liquid. Additionally, glass bottles of any kind, including small perfume bottles and similar, are banned.

If you’re unsure about an item, it’s best to leave it at home. If you’re unsure but really want to bring it, check here for the full list of prohibited items.

Weather forecast

The weather for this weekend is looking quite changeable, but showers are set to dry up by 7pm on Friday. On Saturday however, it’s looking a bit wetter, so you might want to invest in a poncho. Temperatures will peak at 16 C during the gig on both days, so at least you won’t be that cold.

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