Ariana Grande brings The Eternal Sunshine Tour to Barclays Center in Brooklyn on Saturday night, with the show kicking off at 8:00 PM ET. Barclays Center is fully indoors, so once you’re through the doors, the show goes on rain or shine.
Getting there is another story. The National Weather Service is calling for showers and thunderstorms moving through Brooklyn Saturday, with an 80% chance of precipitation and a high near 82°F before temperatures fall to around 76°F in the afternoon. South wind 5 to 13 mph, gusting as high as 24 mph, will be blowing through while you make your way to the arena. Areas of smoke are also in the forecast for the morning, though that shouldn’t be a factor by showtime.
Translation: budget extra time for the walk from parking or the subway, since that stretch between your ride and the doors is where you’re most likely to get caught in a downpour. Barclays Center sits right on top of the Atlantic Terminal/Barclays Center subway stop, so if you’re driving, plan on a nearby lot rather than street parking, and expect sidewalks to be slick and crowded once everyone funnels in from the rain.
Once you clear security, the weather is a non-issue — focus on the show. Rep your fandom with an Ariana Grande t-shirt or Ariana Grande hoodie, and grab an Ariana Grande hat or Ariana Grande poster to mark the night. If you’re planning on being close to the stage, concert ear plugs high fidelity are worth packing — they take the edge off the volume without muffling the vocals.
A few practical notes: arrive early enough to clear security and bag check, since a wet evening means more people showing up with rain jackets that need checking. Confirm Barclays Center’s bag policy before you leave home — small clear bags tend to move through fastest. And since it’s sliding into the mid-70s by afternoon and indoor venues can run cool once the AC kicks in, a light layer under your merch hoodie isn’t a bad call.
Bottom line: the rain is a getting-there problem, not a getting-in problem. Plan your commute around the wet stretch, and let the show handle the rest.