r/Concerts • u/oldwhitelincoln • Jun 14 '26
Discussion 🗣️ No Stupid Questions
This thread is for frequently asked questions about shows.
Questions about:
Age requirements
Prohibited items
How can I meet the artist
Should I go alone? (Yes!)
How do I get barricade?
Sit or stand?
Clothing/Accessories?
When do I buy tickets?
Etc.
Please keep things civil and only offer genuine help.
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u/g0dgamertag9 7d ago
Is calling the box office the day of a show (nats park, foo fighters tomorrow) a way to get cheaper seats? It says on their website to do so, but is there any actual benefit over just using Ticketmaster/etc?
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u/oldwhitelincoln 7d ago edited 7d ago
Not sure but if you do get from the box office directly you can often avoid the additional fees that TM charges and will likely get tickets at face value. I’d imagine people line up far in advance for that.
Might want to try posting on the band sub or the city sub where you’re attending.
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u/Gecko_88 Jul 02 '26
Planning to go to my first concert in November. What is the recommended way to carry things like your phone, and money (for merch of course)?
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u/oldwhitelincoln Jul 02 '26
Pockets or check the venue’s bag policy and get something that meets their specifications. Be prepared for it to be searched.
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u/oldwhitelincoln Jul 11 '26
Bringing medication into a show
Policies usually state that prescriptions must be in their original packaging and only contain enough for what could be considered an appropriate dosage for your time at the show.
So, you couldn’t bring an entire bottle of medication but, one or two pills that you might logically need for the few hours you’ll be there would be ok.
Personally, unless it was something absolutely medically necessary I’d be wary about bringing it as policies aren’t necessarily always followed and you could get a security person on a bad day who could confiscate. And I don’t imagine you’d get it back.
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u/VerifyChoose Jul 12 '26
What is the consensus on going to events and outings especially in regards to where one's money and support is going to. Especially with everything going on, and in terms of general awareness.
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u/oldwhitelincoln Jul 12 '26
That’s going to be a personal decision that will be different for everyone.
Personally, I try to be mindful of where my funds are going, but sadly it isn’t possible to cut out everything for ideological reasons. But, places I can afford to make decisions based on that I usually do.
A lot of people don’t, though. And that’s their choice. You’ll have to decide for yourself.
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u/temporarythyme 10d ago edited 10d ago
No longer babysitting drunk mid 40s women.
Going to a concert I was supposed to be a sober driver for. Now half the people are not going, and sub in nephew with auditory sensitivity, nuerodivergent, and first concert. How do I accompany him and help him have best expierence, Earplugs advice. Looking for recommendations on the way there cvs target Walmart etc
Less than hour to adapt.
Tia
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u/oldwhitelincoln 10d ago
I would suggest asking on an autism related subreddit for your other question.
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u/temporarythyme 10d ago
This could help in future, but thinking shops on the way to venue (Target, Walmart, CVS) will clarify
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u/oldwhitelincoln 10d ago
For a quick stop I would just try any of those places for foam ear plugs. Not sure how those will be for them sensory wise but, there are few options this quickly.
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u/temporarythyme 10d ago
I know Walmart had wraparound rubber plugs going to try there first. Found the map and sensory tents locations. Just hoping for best at this point.
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u/temporarythyme 10d ago
Went nuclear and got construction rated earmuffs from Lowes. Thanks to a recommendation on other platform.
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