Teddy Swims turned Lose Control into one of the longest-running hits on the Billboard Hot 100, and his raspy, church-trained voice fills an arena without needing much else. The UGLY Tour puts him in Brooklyn with Mac Ayres and MarcLo warming up the room. If you like big-voiced singers who make an arena feel like a bar-room sing-along, this is your Friday.
What to expect
Doors open an hour before showtime, with two opening sets before the headline performance. Expect a full-throated crowd singing the hits back, a production built around his voice and band rather than choreography, and the plaza outside the arena busy with fans coming up from Atlantic Avenue station.
Good to know
- The 2/3/4/5, B/D/N/Q/R and LIRR all stop at Atlantic Av-Barclays Ctr, right outside.
- Premium seating and Crown Club tables can be booked through the venue.
- Barclays has a strict small-bag policy, so check it before you go.
- Flatbush Avenue restaurants fill up before shows; eat early or after.
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Common questions
Who is opening?
Mac Ayres and MarcLo are listed as special guests.
Which subway is closest?
Atlantic Av-Barclays Ctr, served by nine subway lines plus the LIRR.
