MY CHEMICAL ROMANCE: LONG LIVE THE BLACK PARADE 2026
Two decades after the release of their career-defining album, The Black Parade, My Chemical Romance return to Wembley Stadium this month for three headline shows under the arch on the Long Live The Black Parade tour.
We want everyone to enjoy the shows safely and securely.
Please avoid crowd surfing, sitting on shoulders, heavy moshing, slam dancing or any aggressive or risky behaviour which could endanger other concertgoers.
Anyone failing to adhere to the above will be removed.
Please ensure you hydrate regularly and appropriately. Wembley Stadium has free water stations on all levels of the stadium.
Official merchandise will be available at various locations in and around the stadium, including a dedicated store on Samovar Space, located close to the bottom of the Olympic steps. This location will be open from 10:00 until the start of the show on 8, 11 and 12 July. It will also be open from 10:00 to 20:00 on 7 and 9 July.
Situated on the East side of the stadium is our food and drink zone where concert goers can join fellow fans to soak up the pre-show atmosphere prior to entering the stadium. The Fan Zone will also have live music from punk covers band This Aint a Scene on Wednesday 8 July.
East Village will be open from 15:00 and close at 18:45.
You will need to present a valid stadium ticket to enter, and spaces are limited. The stadium’s bag policy (see below) also applies to anyone visiting the fan zone.
Wembley Stadium operates a restricted bag policy. Each person can only bring one small bag into the stadium, and it must not be bigger than A4 size:
Height - 297mm (11.7 inches) - Width - 210mm (8.27 inches) - Depth - 210mm (8.27 inches)
Please note, this means the overall bag size - bags that are half-full and folded over to reduce their size will not be accepted.
Anyone carrying bags that do not meet the criteria above will not be allowed into the stadium. A full list of prohibited items can be found here.
Flashing lights, pyrotechnics and effects will be used during the performance. Guests who may be sensitive to these effects should take this into consideration before attending.
There are currently no planned disruptions to either rail or road travel. Should this change, we will keep you updated.
Please check the National Rail Enquiries and TfL Updates on event day for real-time travel information and status updates.
Since 2022 Brent Council, and its partners, have enforced a no-street-drinking zone on Olympic Way and the surrounding area for ALL events at Wembley Stadium. This is part of the current Public Spaces Protection Order in place around the stadium on event days. More information on the order can be found here.
Fans drinking on Olympic Way and the surrounding streets for any event will be asked to hand over their alcohol and enforcement action may be considered.
Doors open for General Admission and hospitality at 17:00.
Doors open for First Entry Front Standing VIP Package ticket holders at 16:00.
Show Start: 18:00
Standing guests - please refer to the colour zone on your ticket to get you to the correct queuing ramp. Seated guests - please refer to the colour zone on your ticket to get you to the correct turnstile.
The quickest route to your entry point is by following the signage for the colour zone.
Make sure you arrive at the stadium in good time to assist with security protocols.
Everyone will be checked before entry so please ensure you’re not bringing anything you shouldn’t into Wembley Stadium.
Empty soft-plastic bottles are fine to bring into the stadium (Max size 500ml and must be empty on entrance), these can then be filled at one of our free refillable water stations located inside the stadium.
Metal bottles are not permitted inside the stadium.
Prohibited items – illegal to possess
The following articles must not be brought within the ground:
- Knives & blades
- Fireworks
- Smoke devices & Canisters
- Pyrotechnics
- Air Horns
- Flares
- Weapons
- Dangerous or hazardous items
- Illegal substances
- Explosives or ammunition
- Firearms
- Any article that might be used as a weapon, be deemed as offensive or abusive and/or compromise public safety
Any person in possession of a prohibited item, will have the item confiscated and will be refused entry and reported to the police.
Restricted Items – legal to possess but not allowed within the stadium
The following articles must not be brought within the ground:
- Unlicensed musical instruments: trumpets, drums, and other devices capable of causing a disturbance or nuisance, including vuvuzelas & megaphones.
- Flag poles greater than 1m in length
- Laser devices
- Bottles, Glass Vessels (including Perfume bottles)
- Aluminium containers
- Cans
- Flasks
- Poles
- Frisbees
- Dangerous or hazardous items
- Scooters
- Skateboards or other skates
- Signs or items with corporate or inappropriate branding
- Unauthorised fliers & drones
- Spray paint
- Large industrial style ‘permanent’ marker pens
- Prams & pushchairs (will be assessed for each event)
- Transmitting devices
- Large bodied cameras, Professional cameras & recording devices (this applies to cameras that have interchangeable lenses)
- Selfie sticks
- Laptops and tablets
- Illegal merchandise items
- hard plastic, metal or glass bottles
- illegal charity collection utensils
- motor bike helmets
- Large umbrellas
- darts
- hampers
- cold boxes
- Alcohol
- Food & Drink
- Animals (except service dogs & guide dogs)
- Bags outside of the A4 policy (medical exemptions apply)
- Any national flag not of the competing international teams
- For concerts – no posters bigger than A3
Any person in possession of a restricted item, will be refused entry.
It is worthwhile checking this page before every visit, as this list may change without notice
For a full list of what you can and what you can’t bring into Wembley, please click here.
Guests are encouraged to plan their journeys in advance to avoid disappointment or delay. Please allow sufficient time to walk to and enter the stadium.
- Check the weather before you go and dress accordingly.
- Leave plenty of time for your journey and plan ahead. The same for your return journey home.
- Read all the information provided and take note of what you can and can’t do.
- It’s going to be busy. Be aware of your surroundings and respectful to others.
- If you need to speak to our stadium team before you leave click here.
We have put in place a dedicated pick up and drop off point for parents / guardians not attending the concert.
Please use Hannah Close/Carey Way as the dedicated pick up / drop off points for taxis/Uber.
Please be aware there is no parking at this site, and it should be used for short term pick up/drop off only.
NOTE: Hannah close will be one way only after the event.
Doors open for General Admission and hospitality at 17:00.
Doors open for First Entry Front Standing VIP Package ticket holders at 16:00.
Show Start: 18:00
Wembley Stadium is a cashless venue. All food and drink kiosks inside the stadium will require card or contactless payments only.
Drinks are allowed in the standing area but they must be decanted into a plastic cup beforehand. No bottles are allowed in the standing section. Free water will be available from water points at the side of the pitch.
There are free water points on all levels of the stadium, including the pitch. Please make sure to keep hydrated at the show.
We now have free water points on the external concourse area of the stadium. They are located between turnstiles G&F, J&H, M&N and B&C.
Empty soft-plastic bottles are fine to bring into the stadium (Max size 500ml and must be empty on entrance), these can then be filled at one of our free refillable water stations located inside the stadium.
Metal bottles are not permitted inside the stadium.
Wembley Stadium offers an extensive range of food and drinks inside the stadium, more information is available here.
All purchased food and drink can be taken inside the stadium bowl.
Standing guests will need to decant all drinks into a cup before they can enter the pitch. No bottles are allowed (including water) in the standing area.
You cannot bring food or drink from the outside into the stadium with the exception of a small plastic bottle to refill inside. (Max size 500ml and must be empty on entrance).
Yes, we do issue bag exemptions for medical reasons. These must be submitted via our customer support portal in advance of the show.
Wembley Stadium is a welcoming and inclusive venue to all guests with access requirements. We offer a range of services for guests with visual or hearing impairment, or guests with other non-visible disabilities. To find out more click here.
There are two Changing Places units in the stadium, located on Level 1 at Block 104 and Level 5 at Block 552. If you require access, please speak to a member of the Customer Engagement team.
If you are lost, anxious, feeling unwell or just need help then please find your nearest steward who will be able to assist. We also have Customer Service information points on every level of the stadium where you can speak to a member of our team.
No one under the age of 5 is allowed into the stadium for this event. Anyone between the age of 5-14 must be accompanied by an adult. No one under the age of 14 is permitted in the pitch standing areas.
Wembley Stadium operates a restricted bag policy. Each person can only bring one small bag into the stadium, and it must not be bigger than A4 size:
Height – 297mm (11.7 inches) - Width – 210mm (8.27 inches) - Depth – 210mm (8.27 inches).
Bags that are half-full and folded over to reduce their size will not be accepted. Anyone carrying bags that do not meet the criteria above will not be allowed into the stadium.
No. Anyone without a ticket should not travel to Wembley Stadium. No one is allowed to stand outside any entrance or on the Olympic Steps at the front of the stadium. Non ticket holders will be moved on.
Wembley Stadium operates a zero-tolerance policy on any form of anti-social and discriminatory behaviour. If you witness any anti-social or discriminatory behaviour on the day, text HELP to 66566 or contact your nearest steward.
The safety and security of fans at Wembley Stadium is of paramount importance. We work closely with the Police, the Safety Advisory Group and the relevant authorities to ensure that the stadium’s security protocols meet the highest standards.
No. Anyone hanging around outside the stadium will be moved on by security.
No. Wembley Stadium is a no smoking /vaping venue.
Wembley Stadium benefits from easy access to three rail / London Underground stations. These are:
Wembley Stadium station – This is the nearest station to Wembley Stadium – located around 400m (4-minute-walk) from the venue. The station is one stop from London Marylebone on Chiltern Rail Services.
Wembley Central station – Located around 8 minutes away, this station is served by the Bakerloo Line & London Overground lines with services to key destinations including London Paddington and London Euston stations.
Wembley Park station – Situated around 1000m to the north of the stadium (9-minute walk) this station is served by Metropolitan and Jubilee lines.
Please leave more time for your journey and plan ahead. Please check the National Rail Enquiries and TfL Updates on event day for real-time travel information and status updates.
To visit Wembley Stadium by car, use the postcode HA9 0WS in maps. Follow the signs for Wembley Stadium when you reach the A406 North Circular from the M1, A40 or M25.
There are several road closures in place in and around the stadium on event days. Click here for more details. Plan your journey well in advance.
National Express is the official coach partner to Wembley Stadium. National Express drop off at the stadium from over 50 locations around the UK making it the easiest and most convenient way to travel to Wembley. To book a National Express service visit the National Express website or call 08717 81 81 81.
Event day parking at Wembley Stadium is limited and must be booked in advance via the Wembley Official Parking website. Please book early to avoid disappointment. Any vehicles which do not pre-book will not be granted access to the stadium car parks. Customers are advised to park via the official car parks only.
Blue Badge parking is available for ticketholders with accessibility needs and this can also be booked directly through the Wembley Official Parking website. For any further accessibility requirements, please review Wembley Stadium's Access Information page, or visit the Guest Support portal.