What happens if it rains at Taylor Swift's Sydney Era Tour shows ...

Taylor Swift's Eras Tour will be held in Sydney this weekend, with fans expected to pack Accor Stadium for the final shows of her Australian tour. 

Ticket holders have a strict set of entry rules to follow, while public transport operators are gearing up with extra services to meet the massive demand. 

If you're fortunate enough to have tickets, read on for everything you need to know. 

What time is the Taylor Swift concert?

The concert starts at 6:20pm AEDT. 

What time do gates open?

Gates will open for fans at 4:30pm AEDT.

Tour organisers say "there is no need" to arrive early because seating is allocated.

What happens if it rains?

"The show will play rain or shine," the stadium website says. 

"The only exception would be severe weather which could impact the safety of artists and patrons."

Umbrellas aren't allowed to be brought into the concert. 

However, rain ponchos are allowed. 

What's the weather forecast for Taylor Swift's Sydney shows?

Here's the Bureau of Meteorology (BOM) forecast for Sydney weather — but this was from Friday morning. 

• Friday: A high chance of showers, most likely in the afternoon and evening. Thunderstorms are also likely in the afternoon and evening with damaging winds, heavy falls, and large hail
• Saturday: A high chance of showers and the possibility of a thunderstorm, but most likely in the morning and early afternoon
• Sunday: Mostly sunny
• Monday:  Mostly sunny

But, remember, these are just forecasts and they can change. 

You can check the latest forecasts for Sydney at the BOM's website. 

What were the 'surprise songs' in Melbourne?

Swift's 44-song set list for the show is no secret.

And the fact that she plays what fans are calling 'surprise songs' isn't a surprise in itself. Rather, the songs she sings in these slots are. 

Fans have been keeping track of Swift's surprise songs throughout the tour. 

Here's what the surprise songs were for her Melbourne MCG shows, according to social media fan account Taylor Swift Updates:

Friday

• First surprise song: Red
• Second surprise song: You're Losing Me

Saturday

• First surprise song: A three-song mashup of Getaway Car, August and Other Side of the Door
• Second surprise song: This is Me Trying 

Sunday:

• First surprise song: A two-song mashup of Come Back Be Here and Daylight
• Second surprise song: Teardrops on my Guitar 

What do I need to bring?

The concert's Terms of Sale document says you're required to bring the following three things: 

• A fully charged mobile phone to present at the point of entry to scan into the venue
• An acceptable ID
• An email booking confirmation

Each ticketholder needs to bring a smartphone with the Ticketek app downloaded on it. 

Acceptable ID includes:

• Driver's Licence or Learner Permit (from any country) including Digital Driver's Licences
• Passport (from any country)
• KEYPASS Photo ID Card or Keypass in Digital ID
• Any other recognised Proof/Evidence of Age/Identity or Photo Card

A Ticketek spokesperson says people should add their ticket to their Google or Apple wallet ahead of time to avoid any unexpected network congestion.

You can bring a personal portable phone charger smaller than the size of your phone, a rain poncho and noise-cancelling headphones or earplugs.

What are the bag policy restrictions?

The bag dimension restrictions are:

• Width: 30 centimetres 
• Height: 35 centimetres 
• Depth: 20 centimetres 

And they can only have a maximum of two compartments. 

"Each person can bring only one bag. Bags that are half full and folded over to reduce their size will not be accepted," the stadium's website says.

"To clarify, this excludes any merchandise purchased from any merchandise stands outside the venue."

Each person is only allowed to bring one bag.

Do bags have to be clear?

No.

"There are no requirements for personal bags to be clear," the website says.

Are friendship bracelets allowed?

Yes, but there are restrictions. 

What are the friendship bracelet restrictions?

The stadium website says bracelets can be brought in your one single bag.

But stipulates that they:

"cannot be in their own separate bag

"cannot be brought in on carabiners, d-rings, shower curtain rings or other (for safety reasons)

Will there be storage facilities?

No. 

So concert organisers say people should leave big bags or prohibited items at home. 

Can I bring water?

Yes — but not if you are a floor ticket holder.  

Water can only be brought in a sealed, clear soft-plastic bottle — so unopened bottled water bought from the shop. 

You can only take in one 600-millilitre bottle each, but the stadium says you can refill these bottles at water stations inside. 

Arena floor ticket holders aren't allowed to take in a water bottle — they'll be given cups to refill at water stations. 

"Water stations with cups will be available to patrons seated on the arena floor," it says. 

"All liquid will need to be decanted to plastic cups before entering floor area.

Glass, hard plastic or metal containers are not allowed. 

Can I bring food?

No. 

It's also important to note that the stadium is completely cashless.

Cash will not be accepted so patrons will need to have bank cards. 

Where is Accor Stadium?

It's in Greater Western Sydney — the stadium where the 2000 Olympics were held. 

The official address is 15 Edwin Flack Avenue, Sydney Olympic Park.

Known non-commercially as Stadium Australia, it was previously called Telstra Stadium and ANZ Stadium. 

It's about half an hour from Sydney's CBD and about 15 minutes from Parramatta. 

There is another major stadium in Sydney which, confusingly, also starts with the letter A. 

That's Allianz Stadium in Moore Park — which is pretty much central Sydney — but has roughly half the seating capacity of Accor Stadium. 

So make sure you head to the stadium in Olympic Park.

How do I get to Accor Stadium?

Public transport is encouraged. 

In fact, if you've got a ticket to the concert, you get free public transport. 

"Travel on all modes of public transport is included in the cost of your ticket," Accor Stadium's website says. 

"Simply show your ticket to staff when boarding services."

Trains:

You can catch a train to Olympic Park Station, but keep in mind that it's a 10-minute walk from the station to the stadium. 

Express and limited-stop trains will run about every 10 minutes from Central and Western Line stations to Olympic Park.

The stadium says there will be "frequent" trains going back the other way after the show. 

Buses:

Sydney Olympic Park Major Event Buses will run every five to 20 minutes between 2:45pm and 6:40pm, depending on the route.

The last return bus leaves Olympic Park at midnight each night. 

Drop-off and pick-up zones:

• Drop-off area: A designated area along Australia Avenue opposite P6 car park.
• Pick-up area: From the P6 car park, with free entry after 10:30pm.

The stadium says it's best to leave the carpark by taking Murray Rose Avenue, turning left on to Bennelong Parkway, travelling to Holker Street and then heading away from the area on Silverwater Road.

What's Sydney's public transport card called?

It's called an Opal card. 

Passengers have to tap the card on a scanning point when they start travelling and again at the end of their trip. 

But you don't need to buy an Opal card.

You can also tap on and off public transport with American Express, Mastercard, Visa cards. 

And if you're only using public transport to get to and from the concert, you won't need to pay — just show your ticket to a staff member. 

Where can I buy an Opal card?

You can buy Opal cards from certain newsagencies and convenience stores — there's a map on the Transport NSW website which will show you where the nearest seller is to you. 

Adult and youth cards are available from shops, but if you're after a concession card, you'll have to apply online — and your card could take about two weeks to arrive. 

The cards themselves are free, but you have to load it with a minimum of $20 for adult cards and $10 for children. 

But if you're only using public transport to get to and from the concert, you won't need an Opal card. 

Just show your ticket to a staff member for free travel to and from the show. 

Is there parking at Accor Stadium?

Yes, but you have to pre-book your place.

And the stadium is expecting spots to sell out. 

"If you have not pre-booked a space, do not drive on the night," the website says. 

"There will be no parking available on site.

"You will need to catch public transport."

The stadium website asks people not to park in nearby suburbs, warning that people might come back to their cars to find a parking ticket. 

"We ask you to respect our neighbours and avoid parking in the local residential areas of Newington and Lidcombe," it says. 

"Council rangers will be patrolling these areas and fines will be issued for illegally parked vehicles."

Can I hang out nearby if I don't have a ticket?

It's strongly discouraged. 

"There will be no activations or screens for live concert broadcasts in the parklands surrounding Accor Stadium," the stadium's website says. 

"Congregating in Sydney Olympic Park precinct in the lead up to and during the concerts is discouraged to ensure safety and security."

At Swift's Melbourne shows, MCG staff and police moved fans out of the area right next to the stadium.

But some fans gathered a little further away, singing along to the music being blasted by stadium speakers. 

What items are prohibited from Taylor Swift's Sydney concert?

It's a long list, so Accor Stadium has broken it down into categories. 

Here's how the list appears on its website:

Personal items and clothing:

• Any material or article of clothing, etc., capable of fully or partially obscuring the face, with the exception of medical masks and or religious garments/wear, are allowed on the premises.
• No clothing, costume, or personal effects that may impede the view of those around or behind you
• No handcuffs or other restraint items.
• No animals (except for certified disability service animals)
• No chains, chain wallets, studded jewellery or spurs
• No bicycles, scooters, skateboards, skates, segways, or other unauthorised means of transportation
• No coolers, thermoses, metal or glass drink bottles, canned beverages, or ice chests/eskies
• No umbrellas
• No strollers/prams
• No noise-making devices such as air horns, radios, bullhorns, thunder sticks, whistles, bells or musical instruments
• No purses, briefcases, bags, luggage, larger than 'A4' size – 30cm wide x 35cm high x 20cm deep and maximum of 2 compartments.

Each person can bring only one bag. Bags that are half full and folded over to reduce their size will not be accepted. To clarify, this excludes any merchandise purchased from any merchandise stands outside the venue.

There are no requirements for personal bags to be clear.

Weapons, dangerous materials and objects.

• No weapons of any kind (guns, ammo, knives of any size, tasers, etc)
• No flammables or missile-like objects, fireworks, sparklers, road flares, emergency flares, explosives, or other incendiary devices
• No aerosol containers, including sunscreen, deodorant, pepper spray, mace, bug spray, or spray paint
• No balloons, frisbees, projectiles, lasers, laser pointers, sticks, poles, bats, clubs, etc
• No items that may be deemed a safety hazard or annoyance to participants or guests

Consumables

• No outside alcoholic beverages
• No outside food or beverages. You are permitted to bring in a sealed clear soft plastic water bottle no larger than 600ml which you can then refill at water stations inside the venue.
• No metal or hard plastic containers are allowed. No drink containers are permitted for floor ticket holders – cups will be provided.
• No illegal substances
• No glass or metal containers of any kind

Signage, advertising, promotional materials

• No distribution of unauthorised promotional or commercial material
• No flyers, samples, giveaways, or promotional items
• No flags, banners or poles
• No signs larger than 28 centimetres by 45 centimetres
• No political signage

Electronics, cameras, recording devices

• Taking photos/videos on small hand-held cameras and smartphones is permitted, but no professional cameras or photography equipment will be allowed into the venue. Professional cameras (deemed as cameras with removable lenses, telephoto lens, any lens over 5cm, etc.), video, and recording equipment are strictly forbidden.
• No professional or commercial cameras/photography equipment, video cameras, GoPros, audio recording devices, or tripods; no video or audio recording will be allowed.
• No selfie sticks
• No drones. Be aware that the flying of any drones or other unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) in, over or around Accor Stadium may lead to the confiscation of said UAV and/or subject the pilot to penalty or arrest. We reserve the right to enforce violations to the full extent of the law.
• No flashlights, lights or battery packs. Please note, personal phone chargers smaller than the size of your phone will be permitted.
• No two-way radios or walkie talkies
• No laptop computers, tablets, or digital readers

Other

• No confetti or shredded paper
• No tables, tents or sun shelters