5 Seconds of Summer at Madison Square Garden: 88°F Saturday — What to Know for June 13
5 Seconds of Summer bring the EVERYONE’S A STAR! World Tour to Madison Square Garden on Saturday, June 13 with an 8:00 PM ET showtime. MSG is one of the most legendary rooms in the world, and this is the kind of night worth showing up fully prepared for.
Getting There
Saturday’s forecast calls for a high near 88°F and mostly sunny skies — with a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 2:00 PM. By the time you’re heading into the city for an 8 PM show, conditions should be clear. That said, it’ll still be warm and humid out, so if you’re walking from Penn Station or a parking garage, expect to feel it. Dress light for the commute in — you can layer up once you’re inside.
Speaking of which: MSG runs the air conditioning aggressively during sold-out shows. A 5 Seconds of Summer hoodie is the move — you stay warm in the arena and you’re the best-dressed person in your section.
Rep the Band
This is Madison Square Garden. Dress like you mean it. A 5 Seconds of Summer t-shirt or a 5 Seconds of Summer hat signals you’ve been a fan longer than the person next to you, and merch lines inside the venue can stretch 20–30 minutes deep. Order ahead so you walk in already wearing it. Pick up a 5 Seconds of Summer poster to commemorate the night — something worth framing.
Protect Your Ears
MSG is a big, loud room, and 5SOS don’t hold back. Toss a pair of concert ear plugs high fidelity in your pocket before you leave the house. High-fidelity plugs reduce volume without muddying the mix — you’ll actually hear the band better than the person standing next to you without them, and your ears won’t be ringing on the subway home.
Practical Tips
- Arrive early. Doors typically open 60–90 minutes before showtime. Earlier entry means shorter merch lines and time to find your seats without the crowd crush.
- Take the train. Penn Station is directly connected to MSG — it’s the easiest venue in New York to reach by transit and eliminates parking entirely.
- Check the bag policy. Madison Square Garden enforces a clear bag policy. Review the requirements on the venue’s official site before you pack.
- The arena runs cold. Don’t let the 88°F walk-in fool you — once you’re inside and the show starts, you’ll want that extra layer.
Saturday night at MSG. Don’t miss it.