ULTIMATE GUIDE TO THE KILLERS AT QUEENSLAND COUNTRY BANK STADIUM
with special guests JET!
When: Saturday 30 November 2024
LOCAL TIME (AEST)
Gates open: 6:00pm
Show starts: 7.00pm
Smile Like You Mean It, The Killers are about to touch down in Townsville for the show of the summer to wow fans with their Rebel Diamonds best-of concert, featuring back-to-back chart-toppers from across their extensive career!
The Grammy-nominated American rock band, known for hits like Mr Brightside and Somebody Told Me are kicking off their four-city national arena tour right here in Townsville, supported by Australian band Jet.
Whether it's your first-time visiting Queensland Country Bank Stadium or you’re a seasoned visitor, here's everything you need to know if you’re headed to The Killers at Queensland Country Bank Stadium…
BEFORE YOU ARRIVE
Somebody Told Me, (to tell you) have your ticket ready in the AXS app when you arrive!
First thing’s first, you must have a ticket to get in. The good news? There are still some tickets left, so if you’re reading this but you don’t have a ticket, head straight to AXS to get your hands on last minute tix!
Don’t fall for scammers – AXS is the only approved ticket seller for this event. Tickets sold via other platforms may not be legitimate and could mean you are refused entry at the gate.
Once you’ve secured your ticket via AXS, make sure you download the AXS app at home and open your tickets in the app. Our friends at AXS have let us know the app may require email authentication if it hasn’t been opened recently. We recommend doing this before you get to the venue to ensure a smooth entry!
Also, the tickets for this event are encrypted digital tickets with fraud and counterfeit protection. These tickets use a barcode that automatically refreshes every few seconds - so screenshots and photos of tickets won’t work!
If you bought tickets for friend, be sure to transfer their tickets to them ahead of time to avoid delays at entry.
Coming outta your cage and you’ll be doing just fine (if you plan your trip)!
Our best advice? Plan your trip ahead of time and make sure you leave plenty of time to get to the stadium. There’s no public parking available at the stadium.
There’s lots of transport options available to anyone attending the concert. You can check out what’s on offer by heading to the Getting Here page on our website.
ON ARRIVAL
Can you read my mind? Pack light, pack right!
Getting into the stadium is quick and easy if you pack right, and by that, we mean pack light!
Only bring what’s necessary, or even better leave your bag at home to avoid bag check and get to your seat faster! If you do have to bring a bag, keep it under A4-size, as anything over this size will need to be cloaked.
For the best night possible, follow the below guide on things you can and can’t bring into the stadium:
Things you can bring into the stadium:
✔️ your card – we're cashless!
✔️ homemade, non-commercially packaged food
✔️ a poncho or raincoat (no umbrellas)
✔️ your dancing shoes!
Things you can’t bring into the stadium:
❌ personal drink bottles
❌ commercially packaged food or drinks
❌ signs
❌ GoPro or selfie-sticks
❌ cameras with detachable lenses
❌ camp or folding chairs
❌ fireworks
❌ anything that could be deemed dangerous e.g. studded or spiked jewellery, spurs and chains
❌ laser pointers
❌ prams/baby capsules ( can be cloaked at Gates A or Gate E)
❌ umbrellas (bring a poncho if it looks like rain!).
Visit our Conditions of Entry page to read more and view the full list of prohibited items for this event.
ARRIVAL AND ENTRY
Arrive early and know your gate!
✅ Ticket – open in the AXS app
✅ Travel – planned
✅ Outfit – glam rock inspired and Brandon Flowers approved! (sans studded or spiked jewellery, spurs and chains!)
Make sure you check the gate listed on your ticket and head there when you arrive (check out the event map which lists all of the gates here). Tickets will only work at the gate on your ticket.
Gates open at 6.00pm and we recommend arriving a little earlier so that you have time to buy merch on your way in. Outside merchandise marquees will open from 3.00pm on show day. There will also be merchandise outlets available inside the venue once the gates open at 6.00pm.
If you need to cloak items, we recommend leaving extra time to visit the cloaking tent outside Gate A and Gate E. Then head to your gate – all bags will be checked by Security upon entry.
We know mega-fans of The Killers might want to arrive super early, but mega-smart fans know there’s no point arriving too early. No queuing will be facilitated for this event.
DURING THE CONCERT
Ready, Jet, go!
Get ready to be rocked because Australian rock royalty Jet will be on stage first up to warm up the crowd before The Killers take hold!
Please be aware that there will be lighting, and smoke effects used during the show.
Are we humans, or are we dancers?
Can’t we be both!? We want to see your best dance moves, but please stay safe and be respectful to other patrons and staff.
Your welfare is our top priority
Townsville is hot and humid during November, so please ensure you stay hydrated and look after each other. Free hydration stations will be available throughout the venue and bottled water is available to purchase from catering outlets.
If you’re feeling unwell, please seek medical attention from the friendly medical staff.
If you experience any disruptive or anti-social behaviour while attending an event, please alert your nearest Customer Service Representative or please report it by sending a text to Stadium Assist on 0407 487 155.
END OF THE CONCERT
Just like your trip to the stadium, we recommend planning your trip home ahead of time.
Or if you’re not ready to end the night, why not take the short walk into Palmer Street for a post-concert debrief, late-night snack, or final sing along to some of your fave The Killers song to extend the fun a little longer?
Need more info?
Check out our frequently asked questions for more details.
We can’t wait to see you soon!
