SEATTLE — Are you . . . Ready For It? With Taylor Swift's much anticipated performances in Seattle finally in Seattle, here is everything you should prepare for before going to the Eras tour at Lumen Field this weekend.
When are the concerts?
The Eras Tour at Lumen Field is here for two nights on July 22 and 23. Doors open at 4:30 p.m. and show starts at 6:30 p.m. with openers Gracie Abrams and Haim.
Lumen Field is located at 800 Occidental Ave S in Seattle's SODO neighborhood. There are several ways to get to Lumen Field, but it's suggested to plan ahead and to consider all the transportation options when planning your trip to see Taylor Swift.
Driving: Click here for directions via Google Maps.
Parking:Parking at Lumen Field is sold out; however, some parking garages are available. Resale parking passes at Lumen Field on Vivid Seats are going for over $130.
When driving to the event, it's best to go early to find parking! Some cheaper options that are day-of include Union Station Garage South, which is the farthest and most affordable, located on 4th Avenue South.
There are also several parking garages and lots in the Central Business District that can offer reasonable evening and weekend parking rates. Street parking is also available, but several on-street curb locations are not available for parking or stopping before, during or after events. Drivers should pay attention to signs when deciding to park on the street.
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If driving is out of style, Lumen Field strongly encourages concertgoers to take public transportation to and from the concert.
King County Metro:The Metro has over 15 daily bus routes that stop within 3 blocks of Lumen Field. The Sound Transit Express business connects downtown Seattle to major hubs across King, Pierce, and Snohomish counties.
Link Light Rail:The Link Light Rail is a fast and easy mode of transportation to Lumen Field with two nearby stations (Stadium and ID/Chinatown.) Coming/going from South (including Sea-Tac Airport or North). It will run late for both nights of the Taylor Swift concert so fans can get home safely. The last southbound train will depart Northgate at 1:57 a.m. and the last northbound train will depart Angle Lake at 1:56 a.m.
Sounder trains:The Sounder Train is a great option if coming anywhere from Lakewood and Everett with stops in between since it’s just a football field away from the stadium.
Bicycles and Bike/Scooter Share:Non-motorized bike racks are available at the NW corner of Lumen Field and south of the Lumen Field Parking Garage under the bridge by T-Mobile Park. Lumen Field asks that those using bikes or scooters to park rentals out of roads and main walking/driving routes.
Seattle Streetcar:The Seattle Streetcar First Hill Line connects First Hill to Pioneer Square. Stops include S Jackson St and Occidental (0.3 miles from the stadium) and 5th and Jackson (0.4 miles from the stadium). The streetcar operates every day of the week.
Ferry:Colman Dock (Pier 52) is less than a mile from the stadium, offering service to/from Bainbridge and Bremerton. Pier 50 King County Water Taxis connects Seattle to West Seattle and Vashon and the Kitsap Transit Fast Ferries have routes to Bremerton, Kingston, and Southworth. It is important to plan ahead to allocate for delayed or at-capacity ferries.
Lumen Field provides an interactive mapfor concertgoers providing entrances and restrooms.
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Bag policy
Clear Bags:
- Bags that are clear plastic, vinyl, or PVC and don’t exceed 12” x 6” x 12”
- One-gallon clear plastic freezer bags
- Clear backpacks within the dimensions and have no more than 2 pockets.
Small Clutches/Purses/Wallets:Small clutch bags, that don’t exceed 4.5” x 6.5”, with or without a handle or strap, may be carried into the stadium along with one of the clear bag options.
Miscellaneous Bags
- Seat cushions that have no packets, zippered compartments, or extra straps
- Oversized bags can’t be placed in acceptable clear bags and will be denied entrance
- Exception for medically necessary items (including diaper bags) after proper inspection is permitted at the VIP Gates, Club Entrance (Garage Level 5), and Suite Entrance (Garage Level 6).
- Outside food entering the stadium must adhere to the clear bag policy and dimensions
Walker’s Lockers is Lumen Field’s bag storage located near the North and South entrances.
Swiftie items you can bring
- Cameras are allowed, so long as the lens, when extended, doesn’t exceed six inches.
- Friendship bracelets are permitted; however, lights and battery packs are prohibited.
- For those who are nursing, pumping equipment is allowed. Lumen Field asks those nursing to enter through any of the VIP/Suite entry gates to be screened. The stadium also offers several Nursing Lounges throughout the stadium.
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