The Weeknd to play five Wembley Stadium concerts in August 2026
Barnet residents advised to plan travel early as 70,000 fans expected each night
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Wembley Stadium will host five concerts by The Weeknd next summer, the first time the artist has performed at the venue since 2023. The shows, part of his After Hours Til Dawn Stadium Tour, are scheduled for 14, 15, 16, 18 and 19 August 2026. Each concert is expected to attract 70,000 fans, according to Wembley Stadium as reported by This Is Local London.
Ticket prices and stadium layout
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General admission tickets start at £60.25 for seated areas and £145 for standing. VIP packages range from £274 to £799, including hospitality options. Wembley Stadium has confirmed that the concerts will use an end-stage layout with a thrust stage extending into the audience. This reduces standing capacity but brings fans closer to the performance.
Children under 14 are not permitted in standing areas, and those aged four and under cannot attend at all. Accessible tickets are available through Wembley Stadium’s specialist booking service. Fans are advised to purchase tickets only through Ticketmaster, the official seller, to avoid invalid resale offers.
Travel and road closures
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Transport for London has not yet published specific closures for the dates, but residents should expect disruptions. Wembley Park Station, the closest to the stadium, will be the busiest, with waiting times of up to 60 minutes after concerts. Fans are encouraged to walk to Wembley Central or North Wembley stations to avoid crowds.
Drivers can pre-book parking for £40, but several roads around Wembley Stadium will close before and after the concerts. Brent Council has not announced additional local bus services for the events. Residents are advised to check TfL’s website for real-time updates on station closures and road restrictions.
Stadium rules and local impact
Wembley Stadium will operate a cashless system, accepting only bank cards or smartphones for payments. Fans are allowed one small bag no larger than A4 size. Prohibited items include umbrellas, food, alcohol, professional cameras, fireworks and selfie sticks. Empty, crushable plastic water bottles are permitted and can be refilled inside the venue.
Local businesses in Wembley Park are preparing for increased footfall. BOXPARK Wembley will host an official fan park with DJs, live entertainment and themed drinks before and after the concerts. Restaurants and cafes, including Black Sheep Coffee and Estadio Lounge, are expected to extend opening hours, though Brent Council has not confirmed any special licences for the events.
What happens next
Transport for London is expected to publish detailed travel advice closer to the dates. Brent Council has not announced any additional measures for residents, such as parking restrictions or noise management. Fans are advised to monitor official updates from Wembley Stadium and TfL for changes to timings or security rules.
Questions this report answers
+How much do tickets for The Weeknd’s Wembley concerts cost?
General admission tickets start at £60.25 for seated areas and £145 for standing. VIP packages range from £274 to £799. Fans must buy through Ticketmaster to avoid invalid resale tickets. Accessible tickets are available through Wembley Stadium’s specialist service.
+Which roads and stations will be affected by the concerts?
Several roads around Wembley Stadium will close before and after the concerts. Wembley Park Station will be the busiest, with waiting times up to 60 minutes. Fans are advised to walk to Wembley Central or North Wembley stations. TfL will publish specific closures closer to the dates.
+What time do the concerts start and finish?
Doors open at 5pm, with support acts starting soon after. The Weeknd is expected on stage at 8.10pm. Concerts will finish by 10.45pm at the latest. Timings may change, so fans should check official updates before attending.
+Can I bring food, drinks or a camera into Wembley Stadium?
Food and alcohol are not permitted unless required for medical reasons. Fans can bring one empty, crushable plastic water bottle. Smartphones and basic cameras are allowed, but professional cameras, tripods and selfie sticks are banned. Umbrellas are also prohibited.
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