The Kendrick Lamar and SZA Grand National Tour arrives in Philadelphia tonight for a performance at Lincoln Financial Field. The event is scheduled for Monday, May 5, 2025.
All stadium gates for the Kendrick Lamar concert open at 5 p.m. The listed event start time is 7 p.m.
The show is scheduled to proceed rain or shine. Concerts at the venue are only subject to delay for severe weather, such as lightning or high winds, that may pose safety hazards.
A DJ set is scheduled as the opening act for the tour stop tonight. Earlier speculation about the opening act was incorrect.
Based on previous dates on the Grand National Tour, SZA and Kendrick Lamar are expected to take the stage around 8:15 p.m. Traffic and entry into the large stadium may take time, attendees note. Expected crowds exceed 60,000 people.
Some tickets remain available for tonight's performance. Listings can be found through various online platforms, including Ticketmaster, Stubhub, TickPick, and VividSeats. Stubhub tickets are listed online.
Parking lots surrounding the stadium are scheduled to open at 1 p.m. Parking costs $40 for cars and $80 for oversized vehicles. Payments for parking must be cashless at parking lots.
Prohibited items at the venue include umbrellas. The stadium adheres to the NFL Clear Bag policy for all events. Bags must be clear and not exceed 12"x6"x12". Small clutch bags are permitted if they are no larger than 4.5"x6.5".
The Grand National Tour includes 21 shows across North America. Recent tour stops included Charlotte, North Carolina, where rain caused delays before the show at Bank of America Stadium. The tour is also scheduled for two nights in East Rutherford, New Jersey, later this week.
Attendees interested in knowing the planned song list for tonight's performance can view setlist information from prior tour dates.
