Everything you need to know before seeing Chris Brown live in Johannesburg

Buzz is in the air ahead of US artist, Chris Brown's two shows in Johannesburg, South Africa.

It is important that if you are attending the concert to arrive early to avoid queues and traffic.

Before leaving to the venue make sure your ticket is for the correct date as listed on your ticket.

Your ticket is only valid for the listed date and should be downloaded on the Ticketmaster app from the App Store or Google Play. Only tickets purchased from Ticketmaster.co.za are valid for entry.

There is no pass-out at the event and once you are inside the venue, you are inside. If you leave the event, you won’t be able to go back in.

The Johannesburg Metro Police Department (JMPD) will close all roads from 11 a.m. to assist with traffic flow on Soweto Highway, Golden Highway, Nasrec Road, and Booysens Reserve Road.

All internal FNB Stadium precinct roads will be closed from 6am. The main roads around the stadium throughout the precinct will close at 11am.

Rand Show Road = OPEN and has access to prepaid parking.

Golden Highway = CLOSED between Corner Golden Highway, Ring 1 and Soweto Highway. Only accredited vehicles may pass.

Nasrec Road = CLOSED between Recreation Road and Shaft 17 Road. There is access to prepaid parking at Recreation Rd.

Soweto Highway = CLOSED between Mentz Road and N2 Offramp: No access to parking.

Booysens Reserve Road = CLOSED between Mentz and N1 Onramp. No access to parking.

Parking access: When you arrive at the road closures, you will be diverted to your designated parking area. Please ensure you go via Rand Show Road and Nasrec Road.

A dedicated ride-share and drop and go area has been arranged for e-hailing services and Drop and Go off Nasrec Road. Due to road closures and traffic congestion, this area has been set up for your ease of use.

The dedicated E-hailing and Drop & Go area off Nasrec will be monitored by security and illuminated to ensure patrons' safety.

A temporary Park and Ride station has been set up within short walking distance of the stadium entrance. A valid Park and Ride ticket will include return transport and includes free, undercover parking at all departure points.

The first buses will depart from the above points at 3pm and the last bus will depart promptly at 5pm. The last bus will depart from FNB Stadium at 10.30pm.

Departure points for the Park and Ride are located at several malls around Gauteng; Sandton City, Melrose Arch, Gold Reef City, Mall of Africa and East Rand Mall to name a few.

The Gautrain service has been activated, the first bus from Park Station to FNB Stadium will depart at 11am. Standard Gautrain train, bus and parking fares will apply. Customers can use Gautrain cards or EMV / contactless payment devices.

Weekend schedules will apply and trains will travel at the following times:20-minute intervals between 9am and 4pm and 30-minute intervals from 4pm to end of service at 8.30pm.

A dedicated late-night service will be offered for people to return home. All stations (excluding OR Tambo) will accommodate a late service.

Last bus will depart FNB Stadium at 11.30pm and the last train will depart Park Station at midnight.

There will be pre-paid parking available for the concerts. Please note that you need to book your parking ticket before the event.

General free parking will be available in PS21 and PS23.Access free parking from N17 offramp to parking at Shareworld North of the Stadium. There is additional free parking off Rand Show Road.

Disabled parking is managed by Stadium Management South Africa. Please email, vivian@stadiummanagement.co.za to organise your disabled parking pass.

It is important to take note of the relevant entry points into the stadium if you are Front Zone Standing: Enter through Outer Gate M or Gate G.

General Admission Standing: Enter through Outer Gate M or Gate G

You can only enter the stadium from Gate M and Gate G as you need to exchange your ticket for an armband to enter the field standing area. These armbands are located at Gate M and Gate G.

Seated and platinum tickets: Enter through Gate C, H and K as displayed on your ticket. 

Suite tickets: Ticket holders should enter via gate C. Additionally, gate H and K will also be open for suite ticket holders.

The Entry Entry Package check-in desk opens at 2.30pm. Enter via Gate A. You need to enter Gate A before 3.30pm in order to gain access to the Front Zone Standing area. 

To purchase alcohol or merchandise you need to have a debit or credit card. Cash will not be accepted. Cash will only be accepted to purchase food and non-alcoholic beverages.

Concert-goers are encouraged to not bring any large bags and have only the essentials.

There will be security presence in place within the FNB Stadium with the SA Police Service, parking security, pedestrian security and crime prevention marshals on duty monitoring everyone coming into the stadium.

Remember

Get your tickets ready.

Plan your journey and arrive early.

Make sure you know where your specific entry point is.

Bring your ID if you intend to drink alcohol.

Make sure your phone is fully charged, you could even bring a portable battery pack.

Stay hydrated. All the dancing and singing can dehydrate you.

Speak to a steward if you need some water.

Wear appropriate clothes for all weather conditions.

Keep personal items safe! Keep your phone and wallet in a safe and secure spot - a moon bag under your t-shirt is recommended.

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