Update Oct. 6: The concert has been rescheduled for Thursday, April 18, at 7:30 p.m. Further information about tickets will be forthcoming.
Update Sept. 7: The concert has been postponed due to artist illness and will be rescheduled for a future date. Ticketholders will receive further information from concert organizers.
Rock icon Bruce Springsteen and his legendary E Street Band will perform on campus for the third time Thursday, making a stop in Syracuse at the JMA Wireless Dome on the second U.S. leg of their marathon 2023 tour. The concert is scheduled to begin at 7:30 p.m., with gates opening at 5:30 p.m. Concertgoers are encouraged to arrive early to avoid delays at entry and download their tickets to their mobile device prior to entry. Springsteen has no opening act and is anticipated to take the stage promptly at 7:30 p.m.
Those “Born to Run,” “Born in the USA” or who simply want to do “The E Street Shuffle” for a couple of hours are in luck, as tickets are still available through Ticketmaster, starting as low as $51.20 plus fees.
This is the fifth major musical act to perform in the JMA Dome since significant “Phase 1” renovations of the facility were completed in fall 2020. Springsteen follows on the heels of recent performances by Paul McCartney (June 2022), Elton John (September 2022), the Red Hot Chili Peppers (April 2023) and most recently, Def Leppard and Mötley Crüe (August 2023).
University Vice President and Chief Facilities Officer Pete Sala is thrilled to welcome an act of this caliber and credits the transformation of the JMA Dome—which continues its second phase through 2024—with being able to draw major acts to come play at Syracuse University.
“This is why Bruce is here,” Sala says of the renovations. “The air conditioning alone is a huge upgrade for these acts, but the overall shape of the facility is just phenomenal. We have a reputation out there in the business for being a really easy venue to work with. We treat people well because we want them to come back.”
For those heading to the show, here is the know-before-you-go information to make your travel and concert experience as smooth as possible.
Cash is not accepted at any concession locations, the box office or merchandise stands. Major credit cards, debit cards and mobile payment (Apple Pay, Android Pay and Google Wallet) are accepted. For those who just can’t resist buying a tour poster or T-shirt, there will be an outdoor tent located outside of Gate N prior to the show selling artist merchandise. Once the show begins, additional merch booths will open inside the venue as concourse traffic eases.
As with all events at the JMA Dome, a clear bag policy will be enforced. Each fan is allowed one clear bag and one small clutch or purse, with exceptions for medically necessary items. Please visit the Clear Bag Policy webpage for additional information. Being aware of the policy ahead of time will help expedite entry into the venue.
If you are a member of our campus community planning to attend the concert, your existing campus parking pass will be honored in University Avenue Garage, Comstock Avenue Garage, University Avenue North and South lots, and the Irving Avenue Hill lot, as space allows.
All parking is cashless. Customers may pay via credit card (including tap and pay), or through Google Pay or Apple Pay. Have payment ready for the lot attendants, to ensure an efficient flow of traffic.
Pay parking is available at several locations around campus, including:
Those who haven’t purchased a parking permit in advance are encouraged to use the Brighton Avenue exit off 1-81 and take Ainsley Drive to the Skytop Lot.
Regular shuttles to South Campus and other campus and Centro shuttles will continue to run during and after the event, though arrivals and departures may be delayed due to the large amount of vehicular traffic in the University area.
Syracuse University’s Parking and Transportation Services (PTS) will make a temporary change to campus traffic patterns following the conclusion of the concert.
As the concert ends, PTS and the Syracuse Police Department will close Comstock Avenue to all traffic except parking shuttles, which will travel between the College Place bus stop, the Colvin Street and Comstock Avenue Lots and the Skytop Lot.
The concert is anticipated to end between 10:20 and 10:50 p.m., and at that time, PTS will direct all traffic away from Comstock Avenue between Waverly Avenue and East Colvin Street. As a significant crowd is expected for the concert, this will allow for the efficient exit and transportation of the concert attendees from the shuttle stop at College Place to their parking lots on South Campus. The road will reopen as soon as the concert shuttles are cleared. More information about parking is available on the Parking and Transportation Services website.
When asked what it means to have The Boss return to campus after a 31-year hiatus, Sala says, “I can’t wait. You’re going to see some special stuff and it’s going to be a really good show … They’re going to do some things we’ve never done here before. So the crowd should have a really good time.”
