Ed Sheeran in Manchester - full list of banned items at Etihad Stadium gigs

Ed Sheeran returns to Manchester with his huge Mathematics tour this week - and over 240,000 fans will head to see him over the four night stint at the Etihad Stadium. With it being such a huge event, naturally security is tight and there are a number of guidelines for ticketholders heading along.

Specifically, there are a number of banned items that you are not allowed to take inside. All ticketholders will be checked by security officials on the way in.

Here's a full round-up of what you can and can't take in to the gigs, and more info on what you can and can't do at the shows too. Taking your own food and drink into the ground is a no no - but there are lots of food and drink options inside the ground.

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Ed makes his huge return to Manchester on Thursday night with his Mathematics tour, playing to 240,000 fans in total over the following four concerts. The show has been winning rave reviews so far on its UK tour.

Here's all the info you need about what you can and can't take in to the ground for the gigs on Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

You are allowed to bring a bag that is smaller than A4 in size. As a general rule, the less you bring, the quicker you and everyone else will get it. Please note there are no temporary storage facilities for any items that are not allowed into the concert so it will be up to you to find somewhere to store these items and bags left in unauthorised surrounding areas will be disposed of immediately by the police

No. Alcohol cannot be taken into the stadium but plenty of bars are inside to provide you with refreshment. Suitable ID must be provided on request before