GIMS brings his show to Brooklyn Paramount tonight, July 1, with doors building toward a 7:00 PM ET start — and the weather is going to be part of the night whether you’re ready for it or not.
The National Weather Service has today’s high near 91°F under sunny skies, with heat index values climbing as high as 99°F. That’s brutal standing-around heat, so plan your outfit and your patience accordingly. Wind is out of the southwest around 12 mph, enough to notice but not enough to change your plans on its own.
The one wrinkle: NWS is calling for a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm today, with a 20% chance of precipitation. It’s not a washout forecast, but a 20% chance isn’t zero, and with a show starting at 7 PM ET, there’s a real window for a stray storm to roll through before or during the set.
What to wear
Light, breathable layers are the move given that heat index near 99. Skip anything heavy — save the hoodie for a photo moment, not for wearing all night. A GIMS t-shirt is a solid call for the show itself: breathable, repping the artist, and one less thing to carry home. A GIMS hat pulls double duty too, giving you some shade from the sun during the daylight hours before showtime while still looking the part.
Weather-matched gear
Given that slight storm chance after 2pm, it’s worth tossing a packable rain jacket in your bag. It folds down small enough not to be a hassle if the sky stays clear, but it’ll save your night if a pop-up storm moves through Brooklyn before or during the show.
Concert essentials
Brooklyn Paramount shows get loud, so concert ear plugs high fidelity are worth having if you want to protect your hearing without losing the sound quality. A clear stadium bag keeps you moving fast through entry — venues increasingly expect see-through bags, and it doubles as a place to stash that rain jacket. With heat this high and a full night ahead, a portable phone charger means you’re not stuck with a dead phone before GIMS even takes the stage.
Practical tips
Brooklyn Paramount is in downtown Brooklyn, so factor in weekend traffic and limited street parking — arriving with time to spare beats rushing in during heat index conditions like today’s. Given the 91°F high, get there early if you want to avoid standing in direct sun any longer than necessary, and hydrate before you leave the house.
Bottom line: sunny and hot through the afternoon, a real but modest chance of a storm sneaking in later, and a GIMS set worth showing up prepared for. Pack light, pack smart, and enjoy the show.