A young New York songwriter headlining two nights at the Garden is the kind of arc the city likes to claim ownership of, and the room will be full of people who watched it happen. Dove Cameron and Hannah Jadagu make the support slots worth showing up early for rather than an obligation. If you like your arena pop delivered with a guitar and a lot of feeling, get there for the openers.
What to expect
A three-act bill in a full arena bowl, with the crowd skewing young and loud and singing most of the words back. Expect a stripped, guitar-forward staging rather than a heavy production spectacle. Because there are two support acts, the headline set starts noticeably later than the door time on your ticket.
Good to know
- Nearest trains: A, C, E, 1, 2 or 3 to 34th St-Penn Station, which lets out directly beneath the arena
- Madison Square Garden runs a clear-bag policy with small clutches allowed, so travel light and skip backpacks
- Two support acts play before the headliner, so the main set begins late in the evening
- The 200-level sides give you the whole stage picture; floor seats are for singing along
- Elevators and accessible seating are on every level; ask a guest services host at the Seventh Avenue entrance
- Draws a young crowd, so plan a meeting point in advance if you are splitting up
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Common questions
Who is opening?
Dove Cameron and Hannah Jadagu are billed as special guests on both Garden nights.
Are both nights identical?
The tour carries the same production and billing on both dates; setlists can vary slightly night to night.
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