Arctic Monkeys superfans queued from Wednesday morning outside Carrow Road, some for eight hours before the gates opened, to secure a spot in the front row.

The indie rockers, who hail from Sheffield, take to the stage in Norwich just before 9pm tonight (June 7), with the support acts The Mysterines and The Hives.

The Arctic Monkeys, headed up by charismatic frontman Alex Turner, will play a mix of classic hits and newer material from The Car - the group's seventh album released in October 2022. 

Norwich Evening News: Orcun Akbas and Ellen Matthews. from Great Yarmouth, in the Arctic Monkeys queue Picture: Denise BradleyOrcun Akbas and Ellen Matthews. from Great Yarmouth, in the Arctic Monkeys queue Picture: Denise Bradley (Image: Newsquest)

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Ellen Matthews and Orcun Akbas, both from Great Yarmouth, were first in the queue for the standing area and arrived at 9.15am - with the doors opening at 5pm. 

Miss Matthews said: "We wanted to get as close to the front as we could and I can't wait to hear songs from The Car - my favourite track is There'd Better Be a Mirrorball.

Norwich Evening News: Amelie Ward, left, and Charlotte Wright, ahead of the Arctic Monkeys gig at Carrow Road Picture: Denise Bradley Amelie Ward, left, and Charlotte Wright, ahead of the Arctic Monkeys gig at Carrow Road Picture: Denise Bradley (Image: Newsquest)

"I still can't believe they are playing so close to where we live." 

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This excitement at the band coming to Norwich was echoed by Bethan Main and Tyler Warner, from Lowestoft, who also designed their own t-shirts. 

Norwich Evening News: Arctic Monkeys fans in the queue for the concert at Carrow Road. From left, Jessie Myers, Jas Smith, Tyler Warner, and Bethan Main Picture: Denise BradleyArctic Monkeys fans in the queue for the concert at Carrow Road. From left, Jessie Myers, Jas Smith, Tyler Warner, and Bethan Main Picture: Denise Bradley (Image: Newsquest)

Miss Main said: "I screamed when I found out they were coming to Norwich - it is very rare to have artists I love performing so close.

"I can't wait to see what they open with as they have been changing it a lot on the tour." 

Norwich Evening News: Back L-R Steve Roberts, Andrew Roberts and Cameron Mackintosh with Donna Roberts outside Carrow Road - who came from Sheffield Back L-R Steve Roberts, Andrew Roberts and Cameron Mackintosh with Donna Roberts outside Carrow Road - who came from Sheffield (Image: Newsquest)

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Norwich Evening News: Earle and Lynnbritt Gale outside Carrow Road ahead of the Arctic Monkeys Earle and Lynnbritt Gale outside Carrow Road ahead of the Arctic Monkeys (Image: Newsquest)

The Village area opened outside the stadium early in the afternoon with Pimm's and prosecco bars and a range of food vendors, including local favourites Phat Khao with Thai cuisine and Elsie's Pizza.

A range of items are also for sale on the official merchandise stands, with t-shirts priced at £35. 

Lynnbritt Gale, who came from Essex, said: "I have loved the Arctic Monkeys since the noughties so I can't wait to see them."