Are you ready for Adele? Record crowds expected to fill Brisbane's Gabba

The wait is almost over for excited fans as Adele gets set to perform in front of a record crowd at The Gabba this weekend.

The English superstar is bringing her highly anticipated tour to Brisbane.

About 60,000 fans are expected to fill the sporting venue on both Saturday and Sunday night for her two concerts.

The Grammy-award winner will perform atop a 360-degree stage in the middle of the sports ground, while concert-goers will be seated on the field for the first time since its redevelopment.
The Gabba's manager, Blair Conaghan, says an additional 23,897 seats have been shipped in along with an extra 100 entry scanners and 1200m of temporary fencing.
"There will also be 24 additional food and beverage stands, stocked with 20,000 glasses of champagne, 60,000 glasses of wine and 200kgs of cheese and crackers," he said.

The head of Brisbane's public transport network has urged patrons to plan ahead and allow plenty of time to get to the venue.
Matt Longland said TransLink had doubled the number of public transport options it usually provided for events at The Gabba.

"This free public transport will be available from noon so patrons should consider making a day of it and get to the venue early and enjoy something to eat before the show," he said.
Gates will open at 5.30pm on both days with Adele to perform from 7.30pm.