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This week, Londoners may notice public transport filling up with thousands of girls in white dresses, cowboy boots, and flower crowns. They’re not heading to a midsommar ritual – they’re just going to see Lana Del Rey at Wembley. Over her expansive career, Lana has cultivated a strong aesthetic and an extensive back catalogue, both of which are being celebrated at her current UK stadium tour.
Although some thought that Lana’s intimate, personal ballads might not be suited to the roaring stadium crowds, the American darling has received positive reviews throughout her tour, which began in Cardiff last week. Now, she’s taking it to the capital for two nights at Wembley Stadium.
The first of the two nights saw fans delighted when Del Rey brought out Addison Rae (who is also supporting her at the shows) for a duet of Rae’s hit ‘Diet Pepsi’. Various reviews of the show described Lana as ‘bold’, ‘brave’ and ‘enthralling’.
Here’s everything you need to know about Lana Del Rey at London’s Wembley Stadium this week.
When is Lana Del Rey playing Wembley?
Lana’s two huge nights at Wembley stadium are on Thursday, July 3 and Friday, July 4. This is the grand finale to her first ever UK stadium tour, so you can expect it to be pretty special.
What time will Lana Del Rey come on stage?
Doors will open for the concert will open at 5pm, with Lana due to appear on stage at 9pm on July 4.
Lana is known for not always sticking exactly to schedule, so don’t worry if you don’t see her at 9pm on the dot. She will be there, and she will put on a great show.
Are there any tickets left?
If you’re looking for last minute tix, you might be in luck. There are a few, very limited, seated tickets left for the final night. Failing that, there’s also a few resale tickets floating about on Ticketmaster, so we recommend having a look on there and seeing what you can get.
Lana Del Rey tickets can be purchased here.
How much do tickets cost?
You’re going to be hard pressed to find a ticket for less than £100 at this short notice. Most seats are going for anywhere between £106 and £202, but it depends where you are in the venue and how restricted your view is.
What’s the setlist?
For an idea of what Lana will play on her second night in London, here was the setlist at the first (according to Setlist.fm).
- Stars Fell on Alabama
- Henry, come on
- Stand by Your Man (Tammy Wynette cover)
- Chemtrails Over the Country Club
- Ultraviolence
- Ride
- Video Games
- Did you know that there’s a tunnel under Ocean Blvd
- Quiet in the South
- Young and Beautiful
- Summertime Sadness
- Born to Die
- Venice Bitch
- Diet Pepsi (Addison Rae cover, with Addison Rae)
- 57.5 (with Addison Rae)
- Take Me Home, Country Roads (John Denver cover)
Who is supporting Lana Del Rey in London?
Londoners, you’re very lucky, because during Lana’s shows in the capital she will be supported by Addison Rae. Addison is due to start her set at 7.15pm.
Are there any banned items?
Like any venue, Wembley has some basic restrictions on what you’re allowed to bring into the venue to keep everyone safe. Here’s everything that’s banned from Wembley:
- Bags which don’t meet our Bag Policy (medical exemptions apply)
- Large umbrellas
- Aluminium and glass drink containers, including perfume bottles
- Plastic bottles over 500ml
- Alcohol
- Food and drink
- Pushchairs
- Selfie sticks
- Weapons and tools
- Flares, lasers, smoke devices and cannisters
- Large-bodied cameras and camcorders
- Drones
- Unauthorised musical instruments, vuvuzelas or megaphones
You’re allowed one bag per person which is A4 size or smaller, and they’ll be inspected at the gates.
Reviews
Reviews of Lana’s first show on Thursday were mostly very positive, with Mojo praising the performance as ‘a bold, brave and beautiful turn from the US superstar’ and a four-star review from the Independent saying Del Rey had ‘undeniable stage presence’.
In a less positive review, the Standard’s India Block said that while the ‘setlist [had] some excellent runs’, ‘the spectacle can feel like a cover for Del Rey’s laconic performing style’.
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