Few rock shows still justify an 80,000-seat stadium, and AC/DC is one: Angus Young's duckwalk, Brian Johnson's rasp and a setlist built on Back in Black, Highway to Hell and Thunderstruck. The Power Up Tour stops at MetLife for a single night, and it is the biggest rock concert in the region this weekend. If you have ever wanted to hear Hells Bells ring out across a stadium, go.
What to expect
Lots open in the afternoon for tailgaters, doors open at 5:30pm and the show starts at 7. Expect a sea of light-up devil horns, a stage built for spectacle, and a long, loud set of riffs most of the crowd can sing word for word.
Good to know
- NJ Transit runs event trains to Meadowlands station via Secaucus Junction; Coach USA's Meadowlands Express buses leave from Port Authority.
- MetLife enforces a clear-bag policy, so pack accordingly.
- Ear protection is worth bringing for a stadium rock show.
- Getting out after the encore takes a while; plan your train or ride before the last song.
- The stadium is in New Jersey, so budget extra travel time from the boroughs.
Going? Keep it.
The whole weekend, in one email.
Friday at 5pm, one email. Unsubscribe anytime.
Common questions
What time does AC/DC go on at MetLife?
The stadium lists doors at 5:30pm and a 7pm show start, with parking lots opening at 2pm.
How do I get to MetLife without a car?
Take NJ Transit to Meadowlands station via Secaucus Junction, or the Coach USA Meadowlands Express bus from Port Authority.