Katy Perry's Lifetimes Tour heading to Brum

The concert will feature Perry's biggest hits as well as songs from her latest album, 143

After seven years Katy Perry is back on stage in the UK for her Lifetimes Tour, which includes a date at the Utilita Arena in Birmingham.

Despite being away for so long, she has had plenty going on.

It includes April's Blue Origin flight, which saw Perry and five other women take an 11-minute trip to space, with Perry kissing the ground upon her return to Earth.

Now landing in Brum, here is everything you need to know to get ready for Perry's gig on 11 October. The following info may also benefit those who will not attend but may need to plan around traffic heading to and departing the show, plus potentially busier trains and neighbouring venues:

What time is the concert?

Doors open for the concert at 18:30 BST.

The Utilita Arena website lists the show's start time as 19:30.

We will update this section should more information become available.

How do I get there?

There is a "choose your own adventure" segment, where fans vote for two songs via QR code

Parking at the arena can be booked on the venue's website.

It is a short walk away from several railway stations - Birmingham New Street, Moor Street and Snow Hill, as well as Five Ways.

Buses run past the arena, and if you travel to Digbeth coach station, the venue is a 30-minute walk away, or a short taxi ride.

Speaking of taxis, the arena has pick up and drop off points.

The support act changes - who will I get?

Goldie Boutilier will be supporting Perry for this leg of the Lifetimes Tour.

She is a Canadian singer-songwriter, and her most popular songs include Cowboy Gangster Politician, Body Heat and King of Possibilities.

Her music is described as having a "cinematic" quality, and it explores tragic romance, glamour, and melancholia.

Any other tips?

It may sound obvious but those planning on attending should keep phones charged.

There is a "choose your own adventure" segment where fans, via QR code, vote for two songs for Perry to perform.

Perry often plays covers, snippets, acapella or acoustic versions of songs in this part of the show.