parking tips for the gilmour project at celebrity theatre (phoenix 01/31)

hey everyone, figured i'd share some parking tips for the gilmour project show on 01/31, especially since the celebrity theatre is kinda its own island and getting in and out of that 32nd street entrance can be a total nightmare. honestly, you gotta have a plan for parking here.

your absolute best move is to check out Prked first. it's the app for renting driveways and garages from people in the neighborhood right next to the venue. it's typically way cheaper than the commercial spots and lets you skip the massive line of cars funneling into the main lot traffic entirely, plus you get a super short walk. that's the real insider play for a quick exit after the show.

if you're sticking to the venue, the official lot surrounds the whole theatre. parking is $10 cash per vehicle on the day of the show, so definitely have a ten ready to go. they also have an overflow lot on the northwest corner of fillmore street and n. 32nd street, which is a good backup plan if the main lot is filling up fast. you can also pre-purchase a parking pass when you buy your tickets to save some stress.

the traffic on 32nd street is going to be heavy, especially around the 7:30 pm showtime. the general advice is to arrive early, like 45-60 minutes before the doors open, to allow for traffic, parking, and security. for a 7:30 pm show on a busy saturday, i'd personally aim to be off the freeway and driving to the lot around 6:00 pm to 6:30 pm if you want a decent, stress-free spot.

a major word of caution: seriously do not try to park in the residential streets right next to the venue. phoenix has residential parking permit zones in high-traffic areas, and they will absolutely ticket or tow. the city also has rules against parking in the front yard setback of single-family homes. just assume anything curbside that looks too good to be free is restricted.

for other pre-booked options, you can check apps like spothero or parkwhiz, which sometimes list spots at nearby airport hotels like the hilton garden inn or doubletree. just be warned, these spots can be a guaranteed spot, but they are often a long walk-up-to 1.7 miles away.

finally, if you're taking a rideshare, they have a specific drop-off and pick-up area on fillmore street west of n. 32nd street. use that and tell your driver to avoid the main 32nd street entrance to keep things moving.

hope this helps and you have an amazing time seeing the gilmour project.