As Katy Perry performs at the NYC Jingle Ball, fans explain why they had to leave.
Katy Perry’s performance at the 2024 Jingle Ball at Madison Square Garden garnered attention, but not entirely for the reasons she might have hoped. As the final act of the night, Katy addressed the crowd humorously when many fans began leaving early, saying, “Hi everyone. I know, I know, it’s crazy. It’s so late, it’s so cold outside. You had way too much sugar. You don’t know whether to stay or go, or be in or out, or hot or cold. Just make up your mind then!”
The primary reason for the early exits, as fans later explained on TikTok, was to catch the last trains out of New York City. One dedicated attendee shared that staying through Katy’s performance left her stranded in the city until 4 a.m.
The event boasted an impressive lineup of performers, including Tate McRae, Teddy Swims, Benson Boone, Meghan Trainor, Madison Beer, Shaboozey, The Kid LAROI, Twenty One Pilots, Jimmy Fallon, and NCT Dream. The star-studded audience featured celebrities like Sarah Michelle Gellar, Wonho, Mckenna Grace, Martha Stewart, Jonathan Van Ness, Antoni Porowski, Tan France, and many more.
Despite the timing issues, Katy Perry delivered a lively performance and closed out a night filled with music and high-profile appearances.
