THOUSANDS of fans have started arriving in Middlesbrough ready to see The Killers perform at Riverside Stadium after a two-year wait.

A huge stage has been put up in the stadium ahead of the concert, with fans promised a spectacular show from the US band.

The Killers are on their Imploding the Mirage tour and are being supported tonight by the Manic Street Preachers.

The Killers will be supported by Manic Street Preachers. The fan village opens at 2.30pm, doors at 5.30pm with the Manics taking to the stage at 7pm.

The Killers are expected to be on stage at 8.45pm.

Take a look at pictures from the event below:

All pictures were taken by our reporter Patrick Gouldsbrough

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