Ed Sheeran Ipswich concert: Everything you need to know

The lucky fans who were able to get tickets will be flocking to Portman Road on Friday, July 11, Saturday, July 12 and Sunday, July 13.

Here is everything you need to know ahead of the gigs.

Are there still tickets left?

A limited number of tickets will be available (Image: Charlotte Bond) When tickets for the homecoming concerts first went on sale to the public in May, they appeared to sell out within an hour.

Additional tickets for all three dates were released at the start of July.

Ticketmaster shows there are still a limited number of tickets available for all of the performances as part of the verified ticket resale.

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What time does the concert start? 

It is believed Sheeran will take to the stage around 8pm (Image: PA) Gates to Portman Road will open at 4.30pm on all three nights of the concert.

The show will end around 10.30pm, but timings are subject to change.

It is believed Sheeran will come onto the stage between 8pm and 8.30pm.

What is the setlist for the concert?

Part of the music video for Azizam was filmed at Portman Road (Image: YouTube/Ed Sheeran) Although it has not been announced, the rumoured setlist is as followed: 

• Castle on the Hill
• BLOW
• Shivers
• The A Team
• Don't
• Dive
• Opening (unreleased)
• Sapphire 
• Eyes Closed
• Give Me Love
• Kiss Me
• A medley of Take Me Back to London, River, Peru, 2Step, Cross Me, Beautiful People, South of the Border, Own It, I Don't Care
• Celestial
• Galway Girl
• Thinking Out Loud
• Love Yourself (Justin Bieber cover)
• Sing
• Old Phone
• Happier
• Photograph
• Tenerife Sea
• Perfect 
• Bloodstream 
• Afterglow
• You Need Me, I Don' Need You (encore)
• Azizam (encore)
• Shape of You (encore)
• Bad Habits (encore)

Sheeran will be joined on stage by Tori Kelly and Myles Smith on Friday, Busted and Dylan on Saturday, and Maisie Peters and James Blunt on Sunday.

It is also unknown whether any surprise special guests will make an appearance.

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Where can I park?

A mural of Ed Sheeran was painted in the Buttermarket shopping centre (Image: Buttermarket Ipswich) Parking will be limited around the stadium as only Portman Road B Car Park and Portman Road A Car Park will be open over the three days.

West End Road Car Park will also be available, but is limited to only 385 spaces.

Parking can be pre-booked online at Gippeswyk Park and Layard House for £15 per car, valid until midnight on the day of the stay.

Portman Road and Sir Alf Ramsey Way around the stadium will be closed for the three concert dates.

When are the extra trains?

Greater Anglia is putting on extra services between Ipswich, London Liverpool Street and Norwich (Image: Su Anderson)

Greater Anglia announced there will be extra trains on the main line after each performance.

The trains will take passengers to London Liverpool Street, Colchester and Norwich and stop at other stations along the routes.

Due to limited platform capacity after the concerts, there will be no local services from Ipswich to Lowestoft, Felixstowe, Cambridge or Peterborough.

There will also be limited connecting services to Clacton-on-Sea and Harwich Town.

Will there be late night buses?

There will be extra park and ride services (Image: Gregg Brown) Bus 91 will be operating a late return at 11.30pm on Friday and Saturday, covering Hintlesham and Hadleigh.

Tickets will cost around £12 per person and it is advised to pre-book in advance.

First Eastern Counties is also running extra Park and Ride services from London Road and Martlesham.

It will be £3 per person for unlimited travel all day with the final bus from Portman Road leaving at 1.30am.

Can I bring a bag?

The concerts are happening at Portman Road (Image: Sarah Lucy Brown) Concert goers are being advised to avoid bringing a bag where possible; however, small bags no larger than A4 size will be permitted.

A bag drop facility will be provided within Alderman Park, opposite the stadium on Sir Alf Ramsey Way, costing £6 per item.

Alcohol cannot be brought into the stadium, and professional cameras, video and recording equipment are forbidden.

Portman Road only has card payment systems, so visitors are advised to make sure they have the ability to make card and contactless payments.

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What food will there be? 

Forge Kitchen will be serving burgers as part of the pre-concert market (Image: Forge Kitchen) Food cannot be brought into the stadium but there will be plenty of food offerings inside catering for all needs.

A pre-concert food market will be available up to four hours before the start of each show.

The confirmed vendor line-up includes Big Bro Bao, The Forge Kitchen, Wok Wraps and East Coast Pizza.