If you want to be a hero to your friends, just ask the venue staff directly. “Oi, mate, what time does Take That go off?” They know. They’re the ones who have to lock the gates. They will give you the exact time, plus or minus five minutes.
Also, check your ticket. Sometimes it says “Show Ends: 11:00 PM.” Read it. It’s not just there for decoration. But if it doesn’t, just add 2.5 hours to the start time. That formula works 95% of the time.
And for the love of all that is holy, don’t try to leave during the last song. That’s chaos. You’ll get stuck behind a wall of people waving phone flashlights. Just wait the extra three minutes and enjoy the catharsis.
A Final, Ironic Thought
Honestly? Does it really matter? You’re there to sing your lungs out. You’re there to feel eighteen again. The concert finishes when the magic runs out, and for a few hours, that magic feels eternal. But also, yes, it finishes at 10:45 PM. So please, book that taxi.
Otherwise, you’ll be doing what Chloe and I did: walking two miles to a 24-hour McDonald’s, smelling like glitter and regret, while asking Siri for a rideshare. Not my finest moment. But hey, it made for a good story, right?
