Important: plan your trip in time!
On Thursday 7 and Friday 8 August , Antwerp will be buzzing with events. In addition to the Ed Sheeran concerts, several other activities will take place in and around the city on those days. So it will be very busy on the roads, on public transport and in the city itself.
To get to the concert site smoothly, safely and without stress, good preparation is really important. Think carefully about your itinerary in advance and choose the option that suits you best — it's not always the car.
Here are some important tips:
- Leave well in advance for the concert. This way you avoid last-minute stress and any traffic jams or crowds.
- Find the best way to reach the site in advance. Think of the train, tram, bus, bicycle or park-and-ride: often faster and more convenient than by car.
- Book your transport or parking in advance. Without a valid ticket for the bus, train, or parking, a spot cannot be guaranteed.
View all transport options below and make a smart choice. This way your concert evening starts carefree!
CYCLING TO ED SHEERAN? SMART CHOICE!
The bike is your guarantee for a smooth and stress-free trip to the concert site.
- Are you coming from the direction of the Waasland?
Then cycle directly to the free manned bicycle parking Regatta.
- Are you coming from the direction of Antwerp center?
Please note: the only crossing option over the Scheldt for cyclists is the Waasland Tunnel. The Sint-Anna ferry and the Sint-Anna tunnel will not be accessible to cycling concertgoers on those days.
You can use the Waasland Tunnel by bike between 3 pm and 2 am — keep these rules in mind:
- Between 3 p.m. and 8.30 p.m. only cycling from the right to Linkeroever.
- Between 10 p.m. and 2 a.m. only cycling from left to Rechteroever.
- Only bicycles allowed. Scooters & steps are NOT allowed.
- Minimum age to cycle through the Waasland Tunnel is 12 years.
You can park your bicycle at the free manned bicycle parking Van Eeden.
OFFICIAL EVENT SHUTTLE - EASY, COMFORTABLE AND CAREFREE!
Do you want to travel carefree? Then book the official Event Shuttle with no less than 82 pick-up points throughout Belgium and the Netherlands. You can travel there and back in a relaxed way, starting from €25 (price depends on your pick-up point).
- After the show, the bus will leave for your pick-up point about 1 hour after the concert — this will give you plenty of time to leave. Relax along the way and enjoy a drink on board (not included in the price).
The arrival on Linkeroever is scheduled between 16:00 and 17:00.
Book your place in time — the Event Shuttle is popular and quickly fully booked! This way you can be sure of a smooth and carefree journey there and back.
BOOK YOUR SHUTTLE TICKET HERE
Do you arrange a bus to Park Middenvijver yourself? Then don't forget to reserve a free parking space for your bus at the bus parking via this link.
PUBLIC TRANSPORT - EASY BY TRAM OR TRAIN TO ED SHEERAN!
TRAM
There are 4 tram lines running to the concert site:
- Tram 3 (P&R Merksem - P&R Melsele)
- Tram 5 (Wijnegem - P&R Linkeroever)
- Tram 9 (Silsburg - Berchem Station - P&R Linkeroever)
- Tram 15 (P&R Boechout - Regatta)
Plan your route with the De Lijn route planner. After the concert, extra trams will run on all these lines to take everyone home.
Get off at any of these stops. The other stops on Linkeroever cannot be used to reach the concert site:
TRAIN
The SNCB is introducing special night trains. After the concert, you can take the night train to one of the following stations:
Aalst - Aalter - Aarschot - Bilzen - Bruges - Brussels N/C/Z - Deinze - Denderleeuw - Dendermonde - Diepenbeek - Diest - Eppegem - Geel - Gent-Dampoort - Gent-Sint-Pieters - Harelbeke - Hasselt - Heist-op-den-Berg Herentals - Izegem - Kortrijk - Landen - Leuven - Lier - Lokeren - Lommel - Mechelen - Merelbeke - Mol - Neerpelt - Nijlen - Olen - Oostende - Roeselare - Sint-Niklaas - Tienen - Tongeren - Vilvoorde - Waregem - Wetteren - Zele
Opt for the train and avoid traffic and parking stress. With the special night train ticket, you can travel comfortably there and back — including free parking at the departure station.
What's included in your ticket?
- Outward journey with a regular train (2nd class) of your choice in the direction of Antwerp-Central.
- From Antwerp-Central you can easily change to tram 3, 5, 9 or 15 in the direction of the Van Eeden stop, near the concert site.
- After the concert, an exclusive shuttle bus will be waiting for you at Van Eeden — only accessible to night train users — that will take you back to Antwerp Central Station in comfort.
- You will then return on the special night train of your choice.
- 24 hours of free parking in an SNCB station served by the night train. This way you can park your car safely and free of charge at the station and travel the rest of the journey by public transport.
Practical:
- The special Ed Sheeran e-train ticket costs €15 (return).
- Tickets will be available from 16 July 2025 — so order early to secure your spot!
- Without this special ticket, you cannot use the shuttle buses and night trains.
BUY YOUR ED SHEERAN E-TRAIN TICKET HERE
CAR – CHOOSE WISELY AND PLAN YOUR ROUTE!
Are you coming to the concert by car? Then take into account crowds and delays due to the evening rush hour and the large flow of concertgoers.
There are no parking spaces available on Linkeroever near the concert site. Therefore, use one of the options below:
PARK & BIKE — COMBINE CAR AND BIKE FOR A SMOOTH RIDE!
Do you live too far to cycle all the way to the concert site? Then use one of the Park & Bike options.
1. Free Park & Bike
Bring your own bike and park at one of these free locations (max. 30 minutes by bike from the bicycle shed at the site):
2. Park & Ride — park remotely and continue your journey by tram or train
Use a Park & Ride and transfer to public transport to the site.
3. Concert car parks — park smart and don't miss a note
Especially for concertgoers, we provide concert car parks with a direct shuttle bus or tram to the site.
- Attention: limited places — reservation required!
- No ticket = no access to the car park.
You will receive all the information about this in the mobility mailing. Didn't receive a mailing? Contact the organisation via info@fkpscorpio.be
4. Kiss & Ride/Taxi — Safely dropped off or picked up
Are you dropped off by family/friends/... Or do you take a taxi? Then navigate to the K&R-zone or the taxi-zone. At other locations, it is not possible and not allowed to drop off or pick up people. The taxis will also only drop off or pick up people at the taxi zone.
5. Parking for people with reduced mobility
Have you bought a ticket for a visitor with reduced mobility? Then you will automatically receive information about the purchase of a parking ticket for the parking for people with reduced mobility by e-mail.
If you do not have such an entrance ticket, it is unfortunately not possible to purchase a parking ticket separately.