{"id":249718,"date":"2025-07-09T03:38:15","date_gmt":"2025-07-09T03:38:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/249718\/"},"modified":"2025-07-09T03:38:15","modified_gmt":"2025-07-09T03:38:15","slug":"start-time-tickets-potential-setlist-and-what-you-need-to-know-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/249718\/","title":{"rendered":"Start Time, Tickets, Potential Setlist and What You Need To Know"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Kendrick Lamar and SZA have officially landed on British soil. The R&amp;B\/hip-hop powerhouses are here for the UK run of the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.timeout.com\/uk\/news\/kendrick-lamar-and-sza-are-going-on-a-huge-uk-tour-heres-how-to-get-tickets-021025\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Grand National tour<\/a>, which sees them joining forces to put on a spectacular show of their solo and collaborative hits. In a review of one of their US performances, music mag\u00a0Pitchfork\u00a0wrote that \u2018their chemistry was surreal, the sort of rapper-singer partnership that\u2019ll surely end up in the history books\u2019. So, Britain is in for a treat.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>First, the pair will stop off\u00a0at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.timeout.com\/uk\/news\/kendrick-lamar-and-sza-at-glasgows-hampden-park-timings-set-list-last-minute-tickets-and-everything-you-need-to-know-070725\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Glasgow\u2019s Hampden Park<\/a>, then they\u2019re heading down to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.timeout.com\/birmingham\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Birmingham<\/a> to bring the house down at Villa Park stadium. If you\u2019ve got tickets to their Villa Park date (or are thinking about getting your hands on some), here\u2019s a breakdown of all the essential information you need ahead of the event.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><strong>When are Kendrick Lamar and SZA playing Villa Park?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The pair will be in Brum on <strong>Thursday, July 10<\/strong>.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><strong>What time do doors open?<\/strong>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Fans can expect the\u00a0doors at Villa Park\u00a0to open at <strong>4.30pm<\/strong>.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><strong>What time will Kendrick Lamar and SZA come on stage?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Villa Park says that the show will start at <strong>7pm<\/strong> and last until 10.30pm. It caveats that those times are approximate and subject to change, though.\u00a0At previous Grand National shows, Kendrick and SZA have taken to the stage at around 8.15pm.<\/p>\n<p><strong>What\u2019s the seating plan?<\/strong>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Here\u2019s\u00a0how Villa Park\u00a0will be laid out for the Grand National Tour.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" id=\"6cfe537b-15b1-bbcb-bc32-fd88b29e9e47\" class=\"photo lazy inline\" loading=\"lazy\" data-component=\"lazy-embed\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/1752032295_847_image.webp.webp\" alt=\"Villa Park Stadium map for Kendrick Lamar and SZA Grand National Tour\" data-caption=\"\" data-credit=\"Image: Villa Park Stadium \" data-width-class=\"\" data-image-id=\"106293875\"\/>&#13;<br \/>\nImage: Villa Park Stadium&#13;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Who\u2019s supporting Kendrick Lamar and SZA at\u00a0Villa Park?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>DJ Mustard<\/strong>, an American DJ and producer who helped create Kendrick\u2019s huge hit \u2018Not Like Us\u2019, will be opening\u00a0for the duo across all of their UK dates.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><strong>Setlist<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Throughout the show, Kendrick and SZA will be swapping on and off stage for various solo and joint sets. According to\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.setlist.fm\/setlist\/kendrick-lamar-and-sza\/2025\/deutsche-bank-park-frankfurt-germany-3452943.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">Setlist.fm<\/a>,\u00a0this is what\u00a0they played at a recent Grand National tour stop in Germany.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Act I: Kendrick Lamar<\/p>\n<ul>&#13;<\/p>\n<li>wacced out murals<\/li>\n<p>&#13;<\/p>\n<li>squabble up<\/li>\n<p>&#13;<\/p>\n<li>King Kunta<\/li>\n<p>&#13;<\/p>\n<li>tv off<\/li>\n<p>&#13;\n<\/ul>\n<p>Act II: SZA<\/p>\n<ul>&#13;<\/p>\n<li>30 for 30<\/li>\n<p>&#13;<\/p>\n<li>Love Galore<\/li>\n<p>&#13;<\/p>\n<li>Broken Clocks<\/li>\n<p>&#13;<\/p>\n<li>The Weekend\u00a0<\/li>\n<p>&#13;\n<\/ul>\n<p>Act III: Kendrick Lamar<\/p>\n<ul>&#13;<\/p>\n<li>euphoria<\/li>\n<p>&#13;<\/p>\n<li>hey now<\/li>\n<p>&#13;<\/p>\n<li>reincarnated<\/li>\n<p>&#13;<\/p>\n<li>Backseat Freestyle<\/li>\n<p>&#13;<\/p>\n<li>family ties (Baby Keem cover)<\/li>\n<p>&#13;<\/p>\n<li>Swimming Pools (Drank)<\/li>\n<p>&#13;<\/p>\n<li>A.A.d city<\/li>\n<p>&#13;<\/p>\n<li>Alright<\/li>\n<p>&#13;<\/p>\n<li>man at the garden<\/li>\n<p>&#13;\n<\/ul>\n<p>Act IV: SZA<\/p>\n<ul>&#13;<\/p>\n<li>Scorsese Baby Daddy<\/li>\n<p>&#13;<\/p>\n<li>F2F<\/li>\n<p>&#13;<\/p>\n<li>Garden (Say It Like Dat)<\/li>\n<p>&#13;<\/p>\n<li>Kitchen<\/li>\n<p>&#13;<\/p>\n<li>Blind<\/li>\n<p>&#13;<\/p>\n<li>Consideration (Rihanna cover)<\/li>\n<p>&#13;<\/p>\n<li>Low\u00a0<\/li>\n<p>&#13;\n<\/ul>\n<p>Act V: Kendrick Lamar &amp; SZA<\/p>\n<ul>&#13;<\/p>\n<li>Doves in the Wind<\/li>\n<p>&#13;<\/p>\n<li>All the Stars\u00a0<\/li>\n<p>&#13;\n<\/ul>\n<p>Act VI: Kendrick Lamar<\/p>\n<ul>&#13;<\/p>\n<li>dodger blue<\/li>\n<p>&#13;<\/p>\n<li>peekaboo<\/li>\n<p>&#13;<\/p>\n<li>Like That (Future &amp; Metro Boomin cover)<\/li>\n<p>&#13;<\/p>\n<li>GOOD CREDIT (Playboi Carti cover)<\/li>\n<p>&#13;<\/p>\n<li>Count Me Out<\/li>\n<p>&#13;<\/p>\n<li>Bitch, Don&#8217;t Kill My Vibe<\/li>\n<p>&#13;<\/p>\n<li>Money Trees<\/li>\n<p>&#13;<\/p>\n<li>Poetic Justice<\/li>\n<p>&#13;\n<\/ul>\n<p>Act VII: SZA<\/p>\n<ul>&#13;<\/p>\n<li>I Hate U<\/li>\n<p>&#13;<\/p>\n<li>Shirt<\/li>\n<p>&#13;<\/p>\n<li>Kill Bill<\/li>\n<p>&#13;<\/p>\n<li>Snooze<\/li>\n<p>&#13;<\/p>\n<li>Open Arms<\/li>\n<p>&#13;<\/p>\n<li>Nobody Gets Me<\/li>\n<p>&#13;<\/p>\n<li>Good Days<\/li>\n<p>&#13;<\/p>\n<li>Rich Baby Daddy (Drake cover)<\/li>\n<p>&#13;<\/p>\n<li>BMF<\/li>\n<p>&#13;<\/p>\n<li>Kiss Me More (Doja Cat cover)<\/li>\n<p>&#13;\n<\/ul>\n<p>Act VIII: Kendrick Lamar<\/p>\n<ul>&#13;<\/p>\n<li>Bodies<\/li>\n<p>&#13;<\/p>\n<li>tv off<\/li>\n<p>&#13;<\/p>\n<li>Not Like Us<\/li>\n<p>&#13;\n<\/ul>\n<p>Act IX: Kendrick Lamar &amp; SZA<\/p>\n<p><strong>Can you still get tickets?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>At the time of writing, there are a good chunk of tickets still up for grabs on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ticketmaster.co.uk\/grand-national-tour-kendrick-lamar-and-sza-birmingham-10-07-2025\/event\/3600624730F14915\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">Ticketmaster<\/a>, starting from \u00a392.50.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><strong>What\u2019s\u00a0Villa Park Stadium\u2019s bag policy?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>To speed up queues, Villa Park asks that fans avoid bringing a bag with them if they can. If you have to bring one with you, note that it has to be size A4 or smaller and it will be searched before you enter the venue. There\u2019s no cloakroom or luggage areas at the arena, so you won\u2019t be able to leave your bag anywhere if it doesn\u2019t comply with the rules.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><strong>Banned items<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Clear water bottles under 500ml, suncream, cameras that fit in your pocket and walking aids in seated areas are all fine to bring into the stadium. But here\u2019s what won\u2019t be allowed\u00a0past the Villa Park doors.\u00a0<\/p>\n<ul>&#13;<\/p>\n<li class=\"sc-700e1ff3-0 VljCu\">Your own food and drink\u00a0<\/li>\n<p>&#13;<\/p>\n<li class=\"sc-700e1ff3-0 VljCu\">Umbrellas<\/li>\n<p>&#13;<\/p>\n<li class=\"sc-700e1ff3-0 VljCu\">Prams and buggies<\/li>\n<p>&#13;<\/p>\n<li class=\"sc-700e1ff3-0 VljCu\">Laptops, tablets, large cameras and video recorders, recording or transmitting equipment<\/li>\n<p>&#13;<\/p>\n<li class=\"sc-700e1ff3-0 VljCu\">Flags and banners with or without poles<\/li>\n<p>&#13;<\/p>\n<li class=\"sc-700e1ff3-0 VljCu\">Fireworks, flares, air-horns, loud hailers, smoke canisters and laser devices<\/li>\n<p>&#13;<\/p>\n<li class=\"sc-700e1ff3-0 VljCu\">Musical instruments<\/li>\n<p>&#13;<\/p>\n<li class=\"sc-700e1ff3-0 VljCu\">Tools<\/li>\n<p>&#13;<\/p>\n<li class=\"sc-700e1ff3-0 VljCu\">Sponsorship, promotional or marketing materials<\/li>\n<p>&#13;<\/p>\n<li class=\"sc-700e1ff3-0 VljCu\">Knives, bottles, weapons and dangerous or hazardous items<\/li>\n<p>&#13;<\/p>\n<li class=\"sc-700e1ff3-0 VljCu\">Bottles, cans, glass vessels, poles or any item that might be used as a weapon<\/li>\n<p>&#13;\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Weather forecast<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Birmingham is in for delightful weather on the day that Kendrick and SZA come to town. The Met Office forecasts that the sun will be shining all day and evening, with the temperature reaching a high of 28C at around 7pm.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><strong>Stay in the loop: sign up to our\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.timeout.com\/uk\/newsletter?cid=uk~editorial~acquisition~newsletter~contentlink\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">free Time Out UK newsletter<\/a>\u00a0for the latest UK news and the best stuff happening across the country.<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Kendrick Lamar and SZA have officially landed on British soil. 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