It’s officially stadium gig season – and few artists can conquer a stadium quite like Bruce Springsteen. The Boss can pack out and entertain thousands like it’s nothing, and this week he’s bringing his legendary show to Liverpool.
Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band are playing two nights at Liverpool’s Anfield stadium this week. The shows follow Bruce and the band’s three-night residency in Manchester, and they’re his last gigs scheduled for the UK this summer (after this, he’ll head off to mainland Europe). They’re one night down, with one more still to go.
Got a ticket (or still hoping to nab one) to see Bruce Springsteen’s second night in Liverpool? Here’s what you need to know about the show, from timings and ticket availability to the weather forecast.
When is Bruce Springsteen playing Anfield Stadium?
Bruce’s first show was on Wednesday June 4 and his next one is Saturday June 7 2025.
What time do doors open?
For both shows, doors open at 4.30pm.
What time will Bruce Springsteen come on stage?
Springsteen and the E Street Band are set to take to the stage at 7.30pm.
What’s the seating plan?
Here’s the seating plan at Anfield, according to Ticketmaster.
Who’s supporting Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band?
There are no support acts for this show.
Setlist
If you like knowing exactly what to expect, here’s a look at the order of songs for Bruce’s first night at Anfield Stadium (according to Setlist.fm), featuring some of his lesser-played deep cuts and a Beatles cover. We can expect night two to look fairly similar.
- My Love Will Not Let You Down
- Lonesome Day
- Land of Hope and Dreams
- Death to My Hometown
- No Surrender
- Rainmaker
- Atlantic City
- The Promised Land
- Hungry Heart
- The River
- Youngstown
- Murder Incorporated
- Long Walk Home
- House of a Thousand Guitars
- My City of Ruins
- Because the Night
- Wrecking Ball
- The Rising
- Badlands
- Thunder Road
- Born in the U.S.A.
- Born to Run
- Bobby Jean
- Dancing in the Dark
- Tenth Avenue Freeze-Out
- Twist and Shout
- Chimes of Freedom
What have the reviews said?
Rolling Stone gave The Boss a glowing five stars for his first L’pool show. It said: ‘When it comes to driving change and delivering his message, it’s clear that Bruce Springsteen is a man who still firmly places his trust in the healing power of rock and roll. You only have to look around at the love and unity in the air as he unleashes a dizzying and life-affirming encore of ‘Born in the U.S.A.’, ‘Born to Run’, ‘Bobby Jean’ and then ‘Dancing in the Dark’.’
Clash Magazine said: ‘After three whole hours of emotionally exhilarating performance, with the iconic E Street band still doing it better than anyone else, Bruce Springsteen once again sets the golden standard for what every successful rock artist should be attaining to. If you’re not a huge fan walking into that show, I can assure you that you’ll leave a Springsteen gig entirely converted.’
Can you still get tickets?
A few tickets are still remaining, starting from around £103. You can find remaining tickets on Ticketmaster here.
What’s Anfield Stadium’s bag policy?
Anfield has a strict bag policy, only allowing bags sized A5 (148.5mm x 210mm) and smaller. You’re also allowed merchandise in clear plastic carrier bags.
Banned items
Here’s a full list of banned items at Anfield:
- Bags larger than A5
- Large umbrellas
- Drinks cartons, cans and plastic bottles over 500ml
- Glass bottles and drinking glasses
- Alcohol
- Prams and buggies
- Drones
- Video recording equipment and large bodied cameras
- Tools
- Knives, weapons and laser devices
- Smoke canisters, fireworks, flares and air horns
Weather forecast
In the evening of Wednesday June 4, the weather is looking alright. According to the Met Office, temperatures will range from 12C to 15C, while there’s up to a 50 percent chance of rain later in the evening.
Saturday June 7 is looking very similar, weather-wise. It’ll be 13C-14C, though with a lower (30 percent) chance of rain.
What is the capacity of Anfield Stadium?
Anfield has space for up to 61,276 fans.
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