Kendrick Lamar and SZA have officially landed on British soil. The R&B/hip-hop powerhouses are here for the UK run of the Grand National tour, which sees them joining forces to put on a spectacular show of their solo and collaborative hits. In a review of one of their US performances, music mag Pitchfork wrote that ‘their chemistry was surreal, the sort of rapper-singer partnership that’ll surely end up in the history books’. So, Britain is in for a treat.
First, the pair will stop off at Glasgow’s Hampden Park, then they’re heading down to Birmingham to bring the house down at Villa Park stadium. If you’ve got tickets to their Villa Park date (or are thinking about getting your hands on some), here’s a breakdown of all the essential information you need ahead of the event.
When are Kendrick Lamar and SZA playing Villa Park?
The pair will be in Brum on Thursday, July 10.
What time do doors open?
Fans can expect the doors at Villa Park to open at 4.30pm.
What time will Kendrick Lamar and SZA come on stage?
Villa Park says that the show will start at 7pm and last until 10.30pm. It caveats that those times are approximate and subject to change, though. At previous Grand National shows, Kendrick and SZA have taken to the stage at around 8.15pm.
What’s the seating plan?
Here’s how Villa Park will be laid out for the Grand National Tour.
Who’s supporting Kendrick Lamar and SZA at Villa Park?
DJ Mustard, an American DJ and producer who helped create Kendrick’s huge hit ‘Not Like Us’, will be opening for the duo across all of their UK dates.
Setlist
Throughout the show, Kendrick and SZA will be swapping on and off stage for various solo and joint sets. According to Setlist.fm, this is what they played at a recent Grand National tour stop in Germany.
Act I: Kendrick Lamar
- wacced out murals
- squabble up
- King Kunta
- tv off
Act II: SZA
- 30 for 30
- Love Galore
- Broken Clocks
- The Weekend
Act III: Kendrick Lamar
- euphoria
- hey now
- reincarnated
- Backseat Freestyle
- family ties (Baby Keem cover)
- Swimming Pools (Drank)
- A.A.d city
- Alright
- man at the garden
Act IV: SZA
- Scorsese Baby Daddy
- F2F
- Garden (Say It Like Dat)
- Kitchen
- Blind
- Consideration (Rihanna cover)
- Low
Act V: Kendrick Lamar & SZA
- Doves in the Wind
- All the Stars
Act VI: Kendrick Lamar
- dodger blue
- peekaboo
- Like That (Future & Metro Boomin cover)
- GOOD CREDIT (Playboi Carti cover)
- Count Me Out
- Bitch, Don't Kill My Vibe
- Money Trees
- Poetic Justice
Act VII: SZA
- I Hate U
- Shirt
- Kill Bill
- Snooze
- Open Arms
- Nobody Gets Me
- Good Days
- Rich Baby Daddy (Drake cover)
- BMF
- Kiss Me More (Doja Cat cover)
Act VIII: Kendrick Lamar
- Bodies
- tv off
- Not Like Us
Act IX: Kendrick Lamar & SZA
- luther
- gloria
Can you still get tickets?
At the time of writing, there are a good chunk of tickets still up for grabs on Ticketmaster, starting from £92.50.
What’s Villa Park Stadium’s bag policy?
To speed up queues, Villa Park asks that fans avoid bringing a bag with them if they can. If you have to bring one with you, note that it has to be size A4 or smaller and it will be searched before you enter the venue. There’s no cloakroom or luggage areas at the arena, so you won’t be able to leave your bag anywhere if it doesn’t comply with the rules.
Banned items
Clear water bottles under 500ml, suncream, cameras that fit in your pocket and walking aids in seated areas are all fine to bring into the stadium. But here’s what won’t be allowed past the Villa Park doors.
- Your own food and drink
- Umbrellas
- Prams and buggies
- Laptops, tablets, large cameras and video recorders, recording or transmitting equipment
- Flags and banners with or without poles
- Fireworks, flares, air-horns, loud hailers, smoke canisters and laser devices
- Musical instruments
- Tools
- Sponsorship, promotional or marketing materials
- Knives, bottles, weapons and dangerous or hazardous items
- Bottles, cans, glass vessels, poles or any item that might be used as a weapon
Weather forecast
Birmingham is in for delightful weather on the day that Kendrick and SZA come to town. The Met Office forecasts that the sun will be shining all day and evening, with the temperature reaching a high of 28C at around 7pm.
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