Can I bring my own food and drink into St Mary's Stadium?

No, outside food and drink are prohibited and confiscated at the gate unless you possess a pre-approved medical exemption certificate.

What happens if it rains on the day of the concert?

The concert goes ahead in the rain. Umbrellas are banned for safety and visibility, so attendees should wear appropriate waterproof apparel.

Is there a secure bag drop or cloakroom facility available at the venue?

No, there is no bag drop or storage facility on-site. Any bag exceeding the maximum A4 size constraint will be rejected at the turnstiles.

McFly Southampton 2026

7 June 2026

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Get ready for a massive night of open-air pop music as British pop-punk icons McFly: Live at St Mary’s takes over the home of Southampton FC on Sunday 7 June 2026. Bringing their stadium-sized catalog of chart-topping anthems to the south coast, the band is set to deliver an unforgettable night of summer energy alongside an incredible lineup of special guests.

Quick Summary: McFly Live at St Mary’s

McFly Live at St Mary’s is a major outdoor stadium pop concert featuring a full evening of live music, throwback hits, and premium hospitality spaces. It is a fully ticketed, single-day event.

Sensational Pop Lineup: Dance along to live performances from BRIT Award winners McFly, alongside pop icon Sophie Ellis-Bextor and hitmakers Scouting for Girls.
Huge Summer Production: Experience a full festival atmosphere inside the stadium bowl with extensive pitch-side bars and street food vendors.
Prime Weekend Timings: Gates open in the afternoon, making it a perfect Sunday summer celebration for music lovers of all generations.

Event Schedule and Timings

Timing your arrival perfectly ensures you catch all the supporting acts before the headliners take the main stage. Take note of the official stadium schedule:

09:00 AM: Local road closures go into effect around the stadium precinct.
13:30 (1:30 PM): Hospitality doors officially open for VIP, Saints Lounge, and Dell Bar ticket holders.
14:30 (2:30 PM): General Admission gates open to the public, granting entry to the stadium bowl and food village.
15:00 (3:00 PM): Live entertainment begins inside the Soco Music Fan Zone.
15:35 (3:35 PM): Opening act Myriad takes the main stage.
16:25 (4:25 PM): Hot Sauce performs live on the main stage.
17:25 (5:25 PM): Scouting for Girls performs live on the main stage.
18:00 (6:00 PM): Late gates close; no further entry is permitted into the stadium after this time.
18:45 (6:45 PM): Sophie Ellis-Bextor performs live on the main stage.
20:30 (8:30 PM): McFly takes the stage for the headline performance.
22:00 (10:00 PM): The concert officially finishes and the stadium closes.

The McFly Live Supporting Lineup

Joining the multi-platinum headliners is an incredible selection of special guests delivering full, back-to-back pop sets throughout the afternoon.

Sophie Ellis-Bextor

The undisputed queen of the dancefloor brings her sparkling stage presence and massive pop-disco anthems to the stadium crowd.

Scouting for Girls

The beloved indie-pop trio will set a vibrant summer festival mood with their feel-good, generation-bridging singalong radio hits.

Hot Sauce

A high-energy live act performing early in the main stage schedule to get the crowd moving as the stadium bowl fills up.

Myriad

The talented opening band tasked with kicking off the main stage music program with an energetic afternoon performance.

Local Tip: While you are completely free to move between the stadium bowl and the external Northam food village during the day, once you officially exit the outer security gates you will not be permitted back inside under any circumstances.

Ticket Information

Tickets are issued exclusively as digital E-Tickets sent via email up to one week before the show. Review the upgrade paths and availability tiers:

General Admission (From £55.00): Grants standing access to the main stadium pitch, stadium bowl concourses, bars, and the central food village.
Dell Bar GA+ (£85.00): Officially sold out. Included 1-hour early express entry, exclusive pub and terrace access, and a stage-facing VIP viewing area.
Saints Lounge VIP (£120.00): Extremely low availability. Includes 1-hour early entry via the VIP express lane, exclusive access to the Itchen Suite, a stage-facing VIP viewing area, plus 1x food voucher and 1x drinks voucher.
LEVEL1 Package Upgrade (£30.00 standalone / £85.00 combined with ticket): Grants 1-hour early entry, exclusive event-long LEVEL1 lounge access, two complimentary drinks vouchers, and unlimited free play on climbing walls, simulators, and high ropes.
Age Restraints: This is a family-friendly event, but all children under the age of 16 must be accompanied by a ticket-holding adult.

Bag & Food Policy

St Mary’s Stadium enforces a strict security search policy at all turnstiles to ensure public safety:

Bag Size Limits: To speed up entry, organizers actively discourage bringing bags. If necessary, your bag must be no larger than A4 size (approx. 21×30 cm) or it will be turned away. There is no bag drop facility on site.
Outside Food & Drink: All outside food, snacks, and drinks are strictly prohibited and will be confiscated at entry searches. Attendees must discard all items before entering.
Medical Exemptions: If you have a specific medical condition or allergy requiring specialist food or crutches, you must apply for an official exemption certificate in advance at southamptonfc.com/en/medical-exemption-certificates. Approved items and medication must be brought in a clear plastic bag with your confirmation email. Walking frames, mobility scooters, and folding chairs are banned from the pitch.
Stadium Food Village: Located outside the Northam area, featuring a diverse range of street food vendors offering clearly signposted vegan, vegetarian, and gluten-free alternatives. Vendors inside the bowl accept the Saints Bar food vouchers.
Alcohol & Refreshments: Designated bars across the village and bowl serve beer, cider, wine, and pre-mixed cocktails to guests with valid legal ID. Free drinking water refill stations are provided.
Prohibited Items: Weapons, fireworks, smoke bombs, confetti, glass bottles (including perfume), cans, plastic drinks bottles, thermos flasks, flammable liquids, aerosols, umbrellas, flags, banners (political or with pole supports), laptops, iPads, selfie sticks, and picnic chairs are entirely banned.

How to get to St Mary’s Stadium

Situated at Britannia Road, Southampton, SO14 5FP, the stadium is highly accessible via specialized event transit networks:

Official Event Shuttle Buses: Dedicated shuttle buses run directly to the stadium footprint. For train travelers, shuttles depart from stop SF in the premium car park at Southampton Central Station (Western Esplanade). For ferry travelers, shuttles run from Town Quay directly outside the Red Jet terminal. Full shuttle timetables are hosted at cesfamily.co.uk/mayflower/concerts/mcfly.
Official Park & Ride: Organized by Southampton City Council and Bluestar. Park your vehicle at the Adanac Health & Innovation Campus multi-storey (Adanac Drive, SO16 0AZ) and board the direct express bus straight to St Mary’s. Detailed route guidance is available at bluestarbus.co.uk/southampton-weekend-park-ride.
By Train & Foot: Walkers can complete a direct 20-minute journey on foot from Southampton Central Station by following the designated match-day pedestrian wayfinding signage.
By Local Bus: Standard city routes via Bluestar buses (lines 3, 4, 16, and 18) drop passengers within a 5-minute walk of the ground.

Where to Park

There is no general public parking available anywhere on-site at St Mary’s Stadium, and local parking enforcement will actively tow unauthorized vehicles.

Local Council Car Parks: Drivers are directed to utilize the city council’s public multi-storey spaces across the city center. Find full availability mapping at find-parking.southampton.gov.uk.
General Pick-Up & Drop-Off Points: Designated general drop-off areas are located at Chapel Road (by Stricklands Body Repair) or Rochester Street. Note that post-concert pick-up is strictly restricted to Chapel Road only.
Accessible Blue Badge Parking: A dedicated Blue Badge zone is located on Melbourne Street. This area is staffed from 10:00 AM to 10:00 PM. A valid Blue Badge must be clearly displayed in your windscreen on arrival.
Accessible Drop-Off Restrictions: Melbourne Street serves as the accessible drop-off and pick-up point. Due to strict post-event road closures, all collecting vehicles must be in position by 10:00 PM and will not be released to depart until 11:00 PM at the earliest.

Local Tip: St Mary’s Stadium is a completely cashless venue that features full public stadium Wi-Fi. Ensure your card or mobile payment device is ready for use, as cash is not accepted at the official McFly merchandise stands, concourse bars, or external food trailers.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Can I bring my own food and drink into St Mary’s Stadium?: No, outside food and drinks are strictly prohibited and will be confiscated during security bag searches at the stadium entrances. The only exception is for individuals with verified medical conditions who have successfully applied for an official medical exemption certificate ahead of time.
What happens if it rains on the day of the concert?: The concert will go ahead as planned in wet weather conditions. Because umbrellas are strictly prohibited inside the stadium footprint for safety and sightline reasons, you should check the local forecast and dress in appropriate waterproof clothing or ponchos.
Is there a secure bag drop or cloakroom facility available at the venue?: No, St Mary’s Stadium does not provide a bag drop or luggage storage facility. Attendees are strongly urged not to bring a bag at all to ensure quick transit through security lines. Any bag brought must be strictly A4 size or smaller, or entry will be refused.
Can I leave the stadium to visit the external Food Village and come back in?: Yes, you are permitted to leave the inside of the stadium bowl to access the official food village located outside the Northam area. However, once you pass through the external security boundary gates and leave the stadium footprint entirely, you will not be allowed to re-enter.
Can I bring a folding camping chair or blanket to sit on the pitch?: No, folding camping chairs, walking frames, mobility scooters, and blankets are strictly banned down on the pitch area due to safety regulations. General Admission pitch tickets are strictly for standing only, though there are covered bench seating options available in specified concourse zones.