Sam Fender at St James' Park Stadium in Newcastle: start time, tickets, potential setlist and what you need to know

Superstar rocker Sam Fender is returning to the north east this weekend for a ginormous homecoming gig at St James’ Park in Newcastle. 

‘Ar Sam will complete the St James’ Park triple-header with three nights at the stadium. The ’Seventeen Going Under’ singer will be winning hearts and probably causing a few tears to be shed with his oh-so-smooth voice and boy next door charm. 

Heading to the Sam Fender concert? Here’s everything you need to know. 

When is Sam Fender playing St James’ Park Stadium in Newcastle?

Sam Fender will take over St James’ Park stadium on Thursday, June 12, Saturday, June 14 and Sunday, June 15.

What time do doors open?

Doors will open at 4pm on Thursday and Saturday, and 5pm on Sunday.

What time will Sam Fender come on stage?

Sam is due on stage at 9pm on all three nights. 

What’s the seating plan?

Check out the full seating plan on the See Tickets website here. 

Who’s supporting Sam Fender? 

The ‘Hypersonic Missiles’ singer will be supported by different acts on different days, including former Time Out cover stars Olivia Dean and CMAT. Here’s the full breakdown of support acts and their timings. 

Thursday 12

6pm: The Pale White

7.30pm: CMAT

9pm: Sam Fender

Saturday 14

5pm: Ernie

6pm: CMAT

7.30pm: Olivia Dean

9pm: Sam Fender

Sunday 15

5pm: Hector Gannet

6pm: CMAT

7.30pm: Olivia Dean

9pm: Sam Fender 

What’s the setlist?

There is no official setlist, but these are the songs that are rumoured to be played, based on previous shows:

1. Getting Started
2. Will We Talk
3. Arm’s Length
4. The Borders
5. Dead Boys
6. Howdon Aldi Death Queue
7. Crumbling Empire
8. Tyrants
9. Rein Me In
10. People Watching
11. London Calling (The Clash cover)
12. Get You Down
13. Spit Of You
14. Seventeen Going Under
15. Remember My Name
16. The Dying Light
17. Hypersonic Missiles

Can you still get tickets?

Tickets to Sam Fender in Newcastle are technically sold out, but you can check the Ticketmaster and Twickets websites for resale. 

What’s St James’ Park’s bag policy?

Fans are asked ‘not to bring bags’ if possible, and if they do it cannot be larger than 30 x 30cm.

Banned items

As with most gigs, illegal substances, fireworks and offensive, obscene or racist banners or flags are banned at SJP. 

Here’s what the stadium says is not allowed: ‘illegal drugs; fireworks; firecrackers; smoke canisters; air horns; flares; laser devices; bottles; glass vessels or any item that might be used as a weapon or could compromise public safety’ and ‘any equipment that is capable of recording or transmitting any audio, visual or audio-visual material’. 

Weather forecast

According to the Met Office, Thursday is looking to be sunny with highs of 19C. On Saturday it’s sunny and cloudy with a 50percent chance of rain and highs of 21C. Sunday looks sunny and cloudy with highs of 20C and lows of 12C. 

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