Know before you go: Beyonce’s ‘Renaissance’ tour at Bank of America Stadium

CHARLOTTE — The countdown is on for when Queen Bey touches down in the Queen City.

Singer Beyoncé is set to take the stage at Bank of America Stadium on Wednesday for her only tour stop in the Carolinas. If you’ve got a ticket to the show, here’s what you need to know.

Stadium officials and concert promoter Live Nation are urging fans to get there early to avoid long lines.

VIP early entry starts at 6 p.m. Gates open at 6:30 p.m. for all other ticketholders. There is no opening act, and the scheduled show time is 8 p.m.

All three gates will be open at the stadium, and you can use any of the main gates regardless of the gate noted on your ticket.

All entry into the stadium will be through mobile tickets. Click here for the stadium’s mobile ticket guide for in-depth instructions on accessing and managing your mobile tickets on the Ticketmaster app.

Bank of America Stadium is a cashless facility, so all purchases need to be made with a credit or debit card.

The stadium also enforces a clear bag policy, so leave your non-transparent purses, backpacks and cinch bags at home. Click here to see the lists of approved and not approved items.

Something that is allowed is bottled water. It’s going to be hot so to help manage the heat, fans are allowed to bring two sealed, plastic, non-flavored water bottles per person.

As for parking, there are a variety of garages and surface lots within a short walk of the stadium that offer paid parking. Parking rates vary from lot to lot, so be sure to read the signs that are posted and follow payment instructions. You can also pay for a spot in advance online here.

Fans are also encouraged to use the light rail or a rideshare service. The designated rideshare drop-off and pick-up area will be at the corner of Third Street and Church Street next to Romare Bearden Park.

Transportation officials say additional trains will run on the LYNX Blue Line, which offers light rail service between UNC Charlotte and I-485 at South Boulevard. Click here to see the schedule for the LYNX Blue Line. The stops/stations closest to the stadium are Carson, Stonewall and the Charlotte Convention Center.

If you don’t already have a ticket to the show but are still hoping to go, at the time of this report on Monday there were a limited amount of verified resale tickets available on Ticketmaster here.

If you’re looking for something to do before or after the show, here are some Beyoncé-themed happenings:

The Coterie Concept — Festivities include contests, Beyoncé-inspired cocktails and giveaways. 3-6 p.m. 222 West Blvd., Suite S112. Link

Forty8Hundred Restaurant & Lounge — Celebration includes Beyoncé music and karaoke; best Beyoncé outfit contest and best Beyoncé performance contest; special Bey Hive drinks. Doors open at 4 p.m. Wednesday, the party starts at 7 p.m. 4800 Monroe Road. Link

Lincoln Street Kitchen & Cocktails — The bar will open at 4 p.m. for Bey Hive Happy Hour featuring six Beyoncé-inspired cocktails. 1320 South Church St., #400. Link

Resident Culture South End — Free lemonade and drink specials at 4 p.m.; Queen Bey trivia from 7-9 p.m.; late night tacos and dance party at 1 a.m. 332 West Bland St., Suite C. Link

The Dog House — The block party starts at 4 p.m. and includes food and drinks. On the corner or Mint and Morehead streets. Link

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