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HUNDREDS OF TICKETHOLDERS HAVE BEEN SEEN GATHERING OUTSIDE THE STADIUM IN RECENT DAYS 16:11, 04 Jun 2025Updated 19:37, 04 Jun 2025 Bruce Springsteen has arrived in Liverpool ahead of his

first ever show in the city, which will take place at Anfield Stadium tonight. A private jet carrying The Boss landed at Liverpool John Lennon Airport, with the star briefly spotted exiting

the plane before being whisked away from Speke. In just a few hours Bruce will take to the stage at Anfield Stadium for a momentous show which will mark his first live performance in the

city. Having sold out arenas and stadiums worldwide, this will be a special night for Bruce fans who will witness his inaugural show in Liverpool. Doors open at 4.30pm at Anfield, with Bruce

expected to take to the stage at 7.30pm today. It is the first of two shows taking place this week, with the second performance scheduled for Saturday, June 7. Fans started queuing from 9am

today in the hopes of being among the first fans to access to rear area of the pitch standing section of the stadium. The front section was already allocated days before tonight's

show, as part of a system organised among Bruce's super fans. Hundreds of ticketholders have been seen gathering outside the stadium in recent days at a meeting point in the park across

from Paisley Square. Article continues below Fans who arrived days in advanced have been given a number, which corresponds to how close they will be able to get to the stage tonight.

Ticketholders had to turn up at 10am, 3pm and 7pm each day at roll calls to maintain their place. When gates open tonight they will be walked in first by Bruce’s security team. This practice

has been commonplace for fans going to Bruce’s gigs since 2009, who always liaise with the gig’s organisers for these events - and the Anfield shows have been no different. The Anfield

shows follow Bruce and the band’s three-night residency in Manchester's Co-op Live Arena. The Born In the USA singer is renowned for his legendary live shows and regularly mixes up the

playlist from the back catalogue of his incredible six decade career. Bruce kicked off his 16-date European tour in Manchester on May 14. ‌‌Earlier this month, Bruce issued an update on the

European shows as he officially named the tour, The Land Of Hope and Dreams. The rock legend has had a hugely successful career. He has released 21 studio albums in this time and earned many

awards in the process including 20 Grammy Awards and 140 million records sold worldwide. Liverpool has had a huge impact on the life and career of Bruce Springsteen. The New Jersey-born

singer-songwriter, 75, credits our city's most famous sons with inspiring him to become a musician. Article continues below In an interview with Simon Mayo for Greatest Hits Radio last

year, Bruce shared his anticipation about coming to Liverpool. Simon said to him: "When I spoke to you in 2016, I had a listener's question which was when are you going to play

Liverpool? And you said, 'well, I guess I should do." Bruce admitted it was a long-held dream for any American to visit Liverpool, thanks to The Beatles. He said he was looking

forward to laying his eyes on Merseyside for the first time.