Wembley Stadium has announced relaxed rules for Harry Styles' upcoming concerts as the UK faces a rare red heat warning, with temperatures expected to reach 40°C in parts of the country. The shows, featuring support act Shania Twain, will proceed as planned, but the stadium has adjusted its water bottle policy to help fans cope with the extreme heat.
New Water Bottle Policy
Typically, metal bottles are not permitted inside Wembley, but for the concerts, attendees will be allowed to bring hard plastic or metal bottles. Free refill stations will be available throughout the stadium. Additionally, empty soft plastic bottles up to 500ml are also allowed. The price of water sold at bars will be reduced by 50%. Free sun protection will be available at information points.
Guidance for Concert-Goers
Fans are advised to stay hydrated, take regular breaks in the shade, and wear loose-fitting, breathable clothing and a head covering. The stadium recommends not arriving early to avoid waiting in the sun and to avoid excessive alcohol consumption. A spokesperson for Wembley said: "Our traditional policies around water bottles have been relaxed for the past few events as temperatures have risen, and we would encourage guests to bring bottles as per above and refill them inside the stadium."
Bag Restrictions and Timings
Travel light due to bag restrictions: only bags no larger than A4 paper are allowed. Doors open at 14:30 for the Together Together Package, 16:15 for Early Entry Packages, and 17:00 for general admission and hospitality, with the show starting at 18:55.
Heatwave Details
The Met Office issued a red weather warning for extreme heat from 9am Wednesday to 9pm Thursday, covering areas from London to Swansea. Temperatures in London are expected to hit 33°C on the first concert day. Met Office spokesman Grahame Madge said: "The Met Office is flagging 39°C as a headline maximum temperature on Thursday, most likely for somewhere in London or the South East. It is possible we could see temperatures higher than the 39°C if the final values are at the upper end of our narrow range." He added that high humidity will make the heat even harder to endure.
