Arctic Monkeys Hillsborough Park Concerts: Thousands of Fans Expected to Attend, Roads to be Closed

More than 20 years ago, Arctic Monkeys was formed and founded in Sheffield by good pals Matt Helders, Andy Nicholson, and Alex Turner. In a few days, the group is set to return to their hometown for their homecoming concerts and they're expected to bring thousands of concertgoers.

According to BBC News, the band will be performing at Hillsborough Park on June 9 and 10, 2023, as a part of their ongoing series of concerts.

They are expected to play some of their classic hits, as well as tracks from their most recent album "The Car," which was dropped in October of last year.

Since their concerts are much awaited by locals, there will be several roads to be closed and it's possible to cause some traffic around the area. Public transportation will also be affected on their Friday and Saturday programs.

The outlet noted that Stagecoach warned fans who will take the tram to wait up to 90 minutes due to the high number of people attending.

In addition to coming back for a massive performance, the band will also be celebrating the 20th anniversary of their first gig at The Grapes pub in the city on June 13, 2023.

Arctic Monkeys Drummer Matt Helders Excited to Come Back

In an interview with BBC Radio Sheffield, drummer Matt Helders expressed his excitement over the shows as it took them five years before returning to their home town.

However, he also feels a little pressure because the crowds that would attend "have been there for the whole journey and have seen every version of us."

Despite feeling the pressure, the musician is excited as it would be "a nice homecoming."

Aside from locals, there are also fans coming from different parts of the world, including one supporter who traveled from Chile to England just to see his favorite band perform.

Arctic Monkey Tour 2023

The band is currently traveling across the United Kingdom and Europe for their series of concerts. After their Hillsborough Park shows, they are set to perform at the Swansea.com Stadium in Swansea, on June 12, 2023.

Their final European show for this year would be at the Release Athens in Athens, Greece, on July 19, 2023, before starting their North American leg at the Armory in Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA, on August 25, 2023.

For more information about the band's complete tour dates, tickets, and VIP passes, visit their official website in this link.

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