A police officer directs traffic before the start of a concert. [Photo/Tide News]

Hangzhou managed its first-ever night of four simultaneous concerts on June 27, as more than 80,000 fans left venues in an orderly manner following a coordinated traffic and public transport operation.

Concerts by Fish Leong, Steve Chou, Wang Zhengliang, and Tia Ray were held across the Huanglong and Hangzhou Olympic Sports Center precincts, creating one of the city's largest entertainment crowds of the year.

Most concertgoers chose the metro or shared bicycles to travel home. At the Huanglong Sports Center, crowds dispersed within about 30 minutes after the show ended, with police and security staff directing pedestrian and vehicle flows around nearby stations and major crossings.

Traffic police said preparations began well before the event, with travel advisories encouraging fans to use public transport or park-and-ride services. Real-time traffic management measures were adjusted based on crowd sizes before and after the concerts.

Officials said large-scale events have become increasingly common in Hangzhou since the Asian Games in 2023, with the city expected to host more than 100 concerts of various sizes in 2026.

Fans leave in order after a concert at the Hangzhou Olympic Sports Center. [Photo/Tide News]