Here’s what you need to know for the Bruce Springsteen & The E Street Band at Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia.
UPDATE Wednesday, August 16, 2023 at 2:30P: The show has been postponed.
Due to Bruce Springsteen having been taken ill, his concerts with The E Street Band at Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia on August 16 and 18 have been postponed.
— Bruce Springsteen (@springsteen) August 16, 2023
We are working on rescheduling the dates so please hold on to your tickets as they will be valid for the rescheduled…
Most recently, the band played one night only at the Wells Fargo Center in South Philadelphia on Thursday, March 16 as part of their 2023 Tour.
Now, they’re back, playing two nights at Citizens Bank Park. One on Wednesday, August 16, 2023, and another on Friday, August 18, 2023. Ballpark shows are so unique. It’s only fitting for such a legendary act.
We have you covered with everything you need to know before you head to Citizens Bank Park on Wednesday or Friday night. With information possibly changing (due to the show’s outdoor status), the official venue website has a useful concert website page. But, if you want an all-in-one guide for right now, keep reading!
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Here’s what you need to know for Bruce Springsteen & The E Street Band at Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia:
Parking
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See the parking map to help determine where to park.
All parking for events at Citizens Bank Park are cashless. Methods of payment include credit/debit cards and mobile payment (Apple Pay and Google Pay). If you purchase a mobile parking pass, please have it loaded PRIOR to getting to the lot entrance. Show the pass to the parking attendant when asked.
Tailgating
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Tailgating will be permitted in the following parking lots: A-H, M, & N. Tailgating is not permitted in parking lots West of Darien Street and North of Pattison Avenue. Tailgating lots will open five hours prior to the scheduled start time. Non-tailgating lots will open three hours prior to the scheduled start time.
Purchasing Food & Drink
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All concession and merchandise purchases are cashless. Methods of payment include credit/debit cards and mobile payment (Apple Pay and Google Pay). Reverse ATMs, where fans can convert cash to a prepaid debit card that can be used throughout the ballpark and anywhere major credit/debit cards are accepted, are located in three places: inside the Phillies New Era Team Store, on the main concourse behind section 123, and inside the elevator lobby behind section 317.
Prohibited Items
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Please refer to the ballparks Guest Code of Conduct page to see all prohibited items. Some examples of prohbited items include cans, glass bottles, open containers, firearms, knives or other weapons. Guests may discard or return the prohibited items to their vehicle, as well as store them in a locker on Citizens Bank Way ($10 fee).
Bag Policy
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In an effort to expedite entry, guests are prohibited from bringing bags, including backpacks, to the ballpark.
Only clutch purses (5″ x 7″), fanny packs, medical bags, drawstring bags, clear or solid tote bags and diaper bags will be permitted into Citizens Bank Park.
Medical bags, tote bags and diaper bags can be no larger than 16″ x 16″ x 8″ and will be subject to inspection upon entry in accordance with Major League Baseball security regulations.
Sign Policy
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Signs and banners are judged on by four aspects.
- Composition. Banners and signs must (a) utilize only cloth, paper or other light, flexible materials, rather than be comprised of or supported by wood, metal or other hard materials that could be dangerous in a crowded public setting, (b) not be affixed to or draped over any part of the ballpark structure and (c) be no higher than 4 feet or longer than 8 feet.
- Display. Banners and signs may be displayed only (a) within the ballpark’s seating area, (b) in a stationary manner, (c) so as not to unduly obstruct any person’s view of the playing field or interfere with player or umpire sight lines and (d) so as not to obscure ballpark signage. Only one sign or banner may be displayed at any one location.
- Removal. The Phillies reserves the right to require the cessation of any display of a banner or sign that does not conform to these limitations.
- Subject Matter.
When Do Doors Open?
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The show begins at 7:30 pm. Citizens Bank Park gates will open an hour and a half prior at 6:00 pm. That way you can get in, gets your snacks and march, and settle into your seats for a great show. The show will begin promptly at 7:30 p.m. as there is no opener.
For Field Pit Attendees
Please note that you must enter at the Left Field gate Only for these areas.
Getting In
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BEFORE approaching the gates, please have your ticket barcode(s) ready on your phone. Screenshots of tickets may not be accepted, so have your tickets ready on an app, or on your Apple Wallet.
For More Information...
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Visit the Citizens Bank Park website or their concert website page.
