It’s not about the clock. It’s about the vibe. Nobody wants the night to end on a sour note of rushing for a train. Know the finish time, and you can relax.
You can dance like a maniac. You can scream every lyric. You can cry during the slow song. Then you check your watch and smile. You have exactly eight minutes to get to the tube. Game on.
Pro tip: The exit strategy.
If the show ends at 10:45 pm, you are golden. The tube station is right below the arena. You’ll be on a train by 10:55 pm. It’s a miracle of engineering.
If it ends at 11:00 pm, you join a human swarm. That’s okay. It’s a nice walk. Just don’t stop for a photo. Move with purpose. The swarm has a rhythm.