Know Before You Go! Taylor Swift, Janet Jackson shows

ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) - Two big names are coming to downtown Atlanta. Janet Jackson will take the stage at State Farm Arena Friday and Taylor Swift will be live at Mercedes-Benz Stadium.

Officials say they are expecting an estimated 180,000 fans over the next three days.

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Whether you’re a Swiftie or a member of the #JanFam, here’s everything you need to know before you go:

TAYLOR SWIFT, MERCEDES-BENZ STADIUM

• All parking is completely sold out. Fans with parking passes should plan to arrive early.
• Fans without parking passes or an advanced parking plan should take MARTA.

• T-Swift fans without tickets should not come to the stadium on concert days as the show is sold out! The box office will not be selling additional tickets.
• Traffic to downtown Atlanta is expected to be heavy. Plan to head out early so you can arrive at your desired time.
• Expect the security line to be long. Hundreds of thousands of people are attending. Pack your patience!
• Clear bags and non-clear bags smaller than 4.5″ x 6.5″ are permitted in the stadium.
• The show starts at 6:30 p.m. Doors open to general fans at 4:30 p.m.
• Have a plan to get home if you are drinking. Do not drink and drive!

Stadium officials addressed the media on Thursday to remind people what they should know ahead of the 3-day concert.

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Atlanta police are urging concert-goers to plan ahead and report any suspicious activity!

JANET JACKSON, STATE FARM ARENA

• Tickets are still available! Make sure you are buying your ticket from a trusted source.
• Traffic to downtown Atlanta is expected to be heavy. Plan to head out early so you can arrive at your desired time.
• Only single-compartment drawstring bags and backpacks/purses smaller than 14″ x 14″ x 6″ are allowed.
• State Farm Arena is a cashless environment.
• Re-entry is not allowed at State Farm Arena.
• The show starts at 7:45 p.m. Gates will generally open 60 minutes prior to the event.
• Have a plan to get home if you are drinking. Do not drink and drive!

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