Whatever you do, don’t show up at 9:30 PM expecting to hear the first chords of “Greatest Day.” You’ll hear the final chords as you’re walking past the beer stand. And you’ll cry. Not a pretty cry, either. A “I spent £50 on a parking spot and missed the intro” cry.
So, in simple terms for your brain: Check your ticket. Assume the headliner is on 90 minutes after the listed “doors” or “show start” time. Arrive 15 minutes before that. Bring earplugs. Don’t drink a giant soda right before. And for heaven’s sake, savor it.
Now go. Get ready. And when Gary Barlow winks at the crowd? Just know I’m proud of you for being on time.
