Foo Fighters are set to perform at Anfield Stadium for the second time on Saturday, June 27, wrapping up their two-night stand at the home of Liverpool FC. The American rock band, fronted by former Nirvana drummer Dave Grohl, delivered a high-energy debut on Thursday, June 25, featuring hits like All My Life, The Pretender, and Best Of You.
ECHO entertainment reporter Ryan Paton attended the first show and said: "Ahead of the gig, I must confess I wasn't a Foo Fighters devotee and didn't know too much of their music beyond their greatest hits. However, it's impossible to not be swept up in the energy of a Foo Fighters gig, as the band's stirring riffs and rousing lyrics combine to provide the sort of cathartic experience that only live music can offer. It's easy to see why Foo Fighters have developed such a revered reputation as one of the most reliable live bands out there, as the show hit all the beats a gig should."
Stage Times and Setlist
Doors open at 4pm BST. Support acts include Die Spitz (4:45pm-5:15pm) and Royel Otis (5:45pm-6:45pm). Foo Fighters are scheduled to take the stage from 7:15pm to 10:15pm. The setlist from night one included 27 songs, such as Times Like These, My Hero, Learn to Fly, Everlong, and a snippet of Motörhead's Ace of Spades. The band also performed a solo acoustic version of Under You and dedicated The Teacher to Virginia Grohl.
Fan Reactions and Travel
Fans traveled from across the UK and abroad. Marissa and Diana Tounshen journeyed from Portland and Illinois, taking an eight-hour flight, two-hour train, and 1 hour 45-minute taxi to Liverpool. Jill Gardner from London and Karen Foozie from San Diego—who has seen Foo Fighters about 60 times—attended both shows. Karen said: "They're great people and I love their songs and their fans are great. We call it the foo family."
For travel, Merseyrail's Northern Line serves Sandhills and Kirkdale stations, both less than a 30-minute walk from Anfield. The 917 express shuttle bus runs from Commutation Row in the city centre (£5 single, £6 return). No parking is available at the stadium.
Stadium Rules and Merchandise
Anfield is a cashless stadium; contactless or chip-and-pin payments are required. Bags larger than A5 (148.5mm x 210mm) are banned, along with drones, umbrellas, baby buggies, laptops, alcohol, fireworks, and selfie sticks. Official show merchandise in clear plastic bags and essential medical supplies are permitted. The Anfield Liverpool FC store is open from 9am to 11:30pm on show day, and the Liverpool One store from 9am to 7pm.
Weather and What to Expect
Temperatures in Liverpool are expected to reach 28°C between 2pm and 5pm. Fans are advised to stay hydrated and check travel updates. The ECHO will provide live updates from inside the stadium throughout the evening.
