SOUTH BEND, Ind. (WNDU) – Country music star Luke Combs will perform at Notre Dame Stadium on Saturday night with special guests Dierks Bentley, Ty Myers, Jake Worthington and Thelma & James.
Here’s what you need to know if you’re planning to attend the fifth concert inside the House that Rockne Built since 2018.
Important times
- Parking lots open: 12 p.m.
- Gates/Doors open: 5 p.m.
- Concert start time (first act): 5:20 p.m.
Can I still get tickets?
As of early Friday afternoon, there were still tickets available on Ticketmaster.
What will the roads around campus be like?
Like previous concerts at Notre Dame Stadium, it will feel a lot like a Notre Dame home football game.
There will be an increased police presence to help maintain safety and to help maintain traffic flow on the roads surrounding campus.
Some roads will either be closed or only open one way, but there will be signage and officers directing traffic to help point you in the right direction.
If you aren’t going to the concert, it’s probably best to avoid campus on Saturday.
Where can I park?
Drive up parking will be available on concert day in the Burke, Blue, and Gold lots. Holy Cross and Saint Mary’s will also take drive-up parking.
As of early Friday afternoon, there is still some parking available through ParkMobile pre-reserved parking.
For a map of where you can park and where the shuttle routes are, click here.
What if I don’t want to drive to the concert?
In addition to various rideshare services in the area, Transpo and the South Shore Line have you covered.
Transpo (Bus)
Transpo will be using its Game Day Express route that normally runs for home Notre Dame football games.
The pre-concert Game Day Express will run three hours prior to concert start time with the last departure one hour before (2 p.m. to 5 p.m.) and for two hours following the concert.
The Game Day Express route is free for all riders. Free parking will also be available in the Century Center parking lot.
Other stops are located at the Aloft Hotel, the Century Center (across from Courtyard Marriott), DoubleTree Hotel (along Washington Street) and Notre Dame’s McKenna Hall.
South Shore Line (Train)
The South Shore Line is also providing rides to help accommodate travel to and from the concert. There will be an extra train departing from the South Bend International Airport station 90 minutes after the concert ends.
(South Shore Line)
The South Bend International Airport allows several rideshares and cab services.
Due to high demand, South Shore officials say availability may not be guaranteed, so you’re encouraged to make rideshare arrangements in advance.
Notre Dame Stadium policies
Notre Dame Stadium is a cashless venue and only clear bags of a certain size are allowed inside the stadium.
Here’s are some things that the university says are ALLOWED:
- Small signs no larger than 16 x 20 inches are acceptable
- Binoculars
- Blankets
- CDC approved masks
- Cell phones
- Clear plastic, vinyl, or PVC bags that do not exceed 12” x 6” x 12” with logo on one side only to not exceed 4.5” x 3.4”
- Clutch bag, with or without handle/strap, or wallet not to exceed 4.5” x 6.5”
- Hand sanitizer (not to exceed 4 oz.)
- Medical bags or equipment (subject to additional screening)
- One-gallon clear plastic bags (such as Ziploc or Hefty)
- Pumps for nursing mothers (subject to additional screening)
- Seat cushions not to exceed 16” x 16”
Here are some things that the university says are NOT ALLOWED:
- Aerosol cans or bottles
- Animals (Service Dogs are permitted)
- Artificial noisemakers (including whistles)
- Bags and containers that do not meet the Clear Bag Policy
- Cameras with lenses longer than six (6) inches
- Drones or Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS)
- Fireworks or explosives
- Food or beverage
- Glass bottles
- Golf umbrellas
- GoPro or selfie sticks
- Halloween-style masks
- Handheld or other type of radios
- Laser or pen pointers
- Outside alcohol or alcohol containers
- Outside food or beverage
- Professional audio or video recording equipment
- Projectors and projection devices
- Signs larger than 16″x20″, banners, and balloons (small handheld signs only. No rigid supports, sticks, or poles. No inappropriate language.)
- Stadium chairs or seat backs (unless medical reason with documentation or as a part of the stadium rental program)
- Strollers
- The throwing of any object at any time
- Use of tobacco products and e-cigarettes
- Use or possession of marijuana and other illegal drugs
- Weapons/firearms of any kind
- Any other items deemed dangerous or inappropriate
Weapons of any kind are also prohibited on Notre Dame’s campus.
Will concert merchandise be available?
Merch booths at Gate B and at Hammes Notre Dame Bookstore Lobby will be open Friday from noon to 5 p.m. These booths will also be open on the day of the concert.
Merchandise will also be available on the day of the concert at the following locations:
- Gate B (Merch Trailer, opens Saturday at noon)
- North Library Lawn (Merch Stand, opens Saturday at noon)
- Gate B (Merch Stand, opens Saturday at 3 p.m.)
What if there’s severe weather?
According to our WNDU First Alert Weather Team, rain will likely linger into Saturday morning, but conditions should dry out by Saturday afternoon and evening, just in time for the concert. You’re encouraged to bundle up, as temperatures will fall into the 40s Saturday night with wind chills in the upper 30s.
While our WNDU First Alert Weather Team is not expecting severe weather for the concert, the university has the following guidelines that guests must follow in the event of severe weather:
- Sustained winds of 31 MPH or more: If sustained winds reach 31 MPH or more, and/or gusts exceed 45 MPH, pop-up tents, tailgating equipment, and temporary structures must be taken down.
- Severe Thunderstorm Watch: If conditions are favorable for hail 1″ or larger and winds of 58 MPH or more, guests must begin tearing down tents and equipment.
- Severe Thunderstorm Warning: If a storm is producing or expected to produce damaging hail and high winds, guests must tear down tents and equipment immediately. Fans should identify shelter locations, including vehicles as shelter.
- Tornado Watch: If conditions are favorable for tornado development, fans must begin tearing down tents and equipment. Fans should identify shelter locations, including vehicles and nearby buildings.
- Tornado Warning: If a tornado is spotted or indicated by radar, guests must immediately tear down tents and equipment. Fans must seek shelter in vehicles or nearby buildings.
How can I get emergency/weather updates?
The university says you can opt-in to receive emergency and weather updates by texting UNDFANS to CAMPUS (226787).
Where can I find everything else I need to know?
Notre Dame Hospitality has everything you need to know for all major events at the university. This includes information about where to stay, where to dine, etc.
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