Sam Fender at St James' Park _(Image: Adam Kennedy)_
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The countdown is on - there are just days to go until Sam Fender returns to St James’ Park with three packed out shows.
The North Shields star will be back at the home of Newcastle United once again this Thursday (June 12) as part of his People Watching Stadium Tour, followed by further gigs at the venue on Saturday and Sunday (June 14 and 15).
He got the London Stadium bouncing on Saturday - and in just three days' time (and 280 miles further up north) he’s set to do the exact same thing at St James’ Park.
The city will likely be taken over by a sea of black and white as the Seventeen Going Under hitmaker takes to the stage, two years after two gigs at the venue in 2023.
Sam will be supported by CMAT on all three dates while Olivia Dean will be opening on both Saturday and Sunday.
Now, timings for the event have been confirmed, so fans heading to the stadium can plan exactly when they want to head inside.
**Here’s all the info you need on timings:**
* Gates open: 4pm
* Music begins: 5pm
* Concert ends: 11pm
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The exact timings Sam and the other opening acts appear on stage have not yet been confirmed.
However, in London on Saturday, CMAT appeared on stage at 6.15pm, followed by Olivia Dean at 7.25pm.
Sam then came out at 8.40pm - so it's likely he'll be on stage around a similar time for St James' Park.