r/Concerts Jun 14 '26

Discussion 🗣️ No Stupid Questions

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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.


r/Concerts Feb 21 '26

Concerts Concert etiquette

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Dear concert and showgoers, let’s talk about show etiquette. I love live music and I’ve been going to shows for about 20 years. The last five or so have felt different, and not in a great way. I’d love to get people back on the same page so live music can be enjoyable for everyone again.

Here’s what I’ve got.

  1. Please don’t record the entire show. If a song hits you and you want a quick clip, totally fine. But now it feels like everyone is filming nonstop, and unless you’re in the front row you end up watching the show through a wall of phones. If your people aren’t there, that moment wasn’t meant for them. It was meant for you.

  2. If you’re trying to move closer, keep moving. Don’t wedge yourself between two people who clearly don’t have space and then just stand there awkwardly. Either keep going or go back. If you find an actual open spot where you’re not on top of someone, great, stay there.

  3. Please don’t have full blown conversations through the whole show, especially in the front rows. Talk about the band, the moment, the energy, sure. But I don’t need to hear every detail of your weekly drama yelled over the music I paid to hear. Get dinner beforehand, vent after, but the middle of the set isn’t the place.

  4. This one might just be a small‑person problem, but people treat my size like I’m a convenient doorway. Need a drink, need the bathroom, need to get back to your friends, and suddenly I’m the designated gap in the crowd. Then it’s constant stepping on my toes, bumping into me, spilling drinks, breaking my focus. I take up less space, so people assume that space is theirs to use. It gets old fast.

I know posts like this can make the poster sound cranky, so I want to preface it by saying I absolutely will move if I need to. If someone around me is making the experience miserable, I’ll relocate without a problem. The issue now is that so many people are doing these things that it doesn’t matter where you move. You end up running into the same behavior everywhere

Your turn. What would you love to remind people about when it comes to basic human etiquette at shows and events?


r/Concerts 9h ago

Discussion 🗣️ Live mistakes make concerts better.

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A missed note, broken string, etc. It all reminds you its live.


r/Concerts 16m ago

Concerts Anyone know a Setlist for Lionel Richie and Earth Wind and Fire?

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Anyone know a Setlist for Lionel Richie and Earth Wind and Fire?

Does EWF open for Lionel or vice versa?

Also I hope Lionel is feeling much better since his medical emergency on opening night?

Thank you!


r/Concerts 1d ago

Discussion 🗣️ hot take: if you can't shut up for five seconds for a 'silence challenge' at a concert, you're crazy

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"silence challenges" have been a cool trend amongst artists that go on tour-- popular ones being olivia rodrigo, beyonce, and recently ariana grande. it's a cute challenge and it's honestly a fun test of coordination in the audience. i recently went to one of ariana's concerts in ny and my night failed during 'we can't be friends', which is when she does this challenge for the audience. it was going great and then people started screaming within five seconds. like, you were doing great in the beginning, girl!

maybe this is a bratty take from me, but if you can't stay silent for less than ten seconds for your favorite artist.. we've gotta talk. i'm not saying you need to shut up for the entire concert. ariana has a separate segment of her concert where she live loops one of her songs from scratch and asks for silence in the audience and it works every single time. it goes on for like two minutes. if we can be quiet for that we can be quiet for this! i've seen clips from other dates where ariana's like basically begging for the audience to be quiet for it by physically gesturing for silence, and then looking a little disappointed when the audience fails.

is this too hot of a take? am i the problem? be brutally honest w me.


r/Concerts 1h ago

Concerts Kaleta & Super Yamba Band Cleveland July 22, 2026

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Cleveland came out and showed love to the Afrobeat legend! Great show, nice to see the whole crowd dancing the whole time.

Kaleta & Super Yamba Band, City Stages, Cleveland, OH. July 22nd 2026

setlist:

Otono

Na You Get Today

Hungry Man, Angry Man

Mofé

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Magic Hands

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Happy Dancer

Ajogon Blues

Mr. Diva

#KelConcert


r/Concerts 4h ago

Meet & Greet 🤩 Any talks of Kendrick going on tour or performing anywhere?

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r/Concerts 4h ago

Concerts Different Kia Forum GA sections (Robyn concert 9/23/26)?

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r/Concerts 10h ago

Festival Inkcarceration 2026 such an amazing time!

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Bad Omens is a religious experience 🤘🏻


r/Concerts 8h ago

Discussion 🗣️ Anyone bought tickets from hellotickets for Ariana Grande?

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r/Concerts 8h ago

Concerts Petition · RELEASE Bowie: Diamond Dogs & Soul Tour Films!

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r/Concerts 9h ago

Concerts What time to go to concert for GA?

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I have GA pit tickets for the Daniel Caesar concert and I’m wondering when to go for the best view. I’ve never been in the pit/floor (?) but I think it’s the earlier you come, the more in front you’ll be. The concert starts at 7:30PM, what time should I be arriving at the venue?


r/Concerts 1d ago

Concerts Hard to believe

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It’s hard to believe that my Ticketmaster Events section looks like this in 2026…


r/Concerts 10h ago

Concerts Can i bring posters on the concert?

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r/Concerts 20h ago

Concerts Hello! I am going to see the weeknd on the 26th at san siro milan. But i am confused when i should get there, and when the doors open. Can someone help me understand it? Thank you

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r/Concerts 1d ago

Concerts Lynyrd Skynyrd 2026 concert crowd question

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r/Concerts 1d ago

Concerts First time using Axs

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This is my first time using Axs , I usually do Ticketmaster or SeatGeek and have never had this happen. Why would it be on hold? And how long is it going to take to process and I receive my tickets? The tickets are still available on Axs, yet they hold your money without securing those tickets.


r/Concerts 1d ago

Discussion 🗣️ Pittsburgh Music Scene Vs Cincinnati

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r/Concerts 1d ago

MOSH PITS 🔥 Mosh pit protection

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My wife (5' 2", 118lbs) and I (M, 6' 2", 225lbs) are going to a Rise Against concert coming up and she REALLY wants to join a mosh pit if one forms.

My question is: what is the best way for me to keep her safe while also just letting her enjoy herself?

Thanks and stay glorious.


r/Concerts 1d ago

Concerts beach concert outfit?

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Hi everyone! I am going to see a rufus du sol concert that is on a beach, what would you guys wear to a concert on the beach?


r/Concerts 1d ago

Photo Dump 📸 Olivia Dean is a breath of fresh air. What a gem ✨️

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This is from her Las Vegas show at the MGM Grand on 7/18. View from Sec 206 Row G. Prior to going to the concert, I've attempted to get better seats (and obvs failed), but there truly are no bad seats! She was AMAZING ❤️ I'll forever bea fan.


r/Concerts 2d ago

Concerts Traveling for a show from Chicago…..

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Trying to decide between Indi, Madison, or Grand Rapids. All about the same time. I know the Indi drive sucks. 65 South is boring. But what’s the best option for a drive alone?


r/Concerts 2d ago

Concerts Advice on Last Minute Tickets for Large Venues

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My friends and I are college students (broke) and we want to see Weezer at Climate Pledge Arena in September. currently tickets are showing to be about $80 at a minimum, slightly less than 2 months out. We’d definitely love to see if we can get a better deal, and for myself as an avid concertgoer I’d like to see if we could even get to be in the pit because it’s my favorite way to experience shows! Does anyone here have experience with last minute tickets for arena shows, especially pit or floor, for good prices? Thank you so much for helping


r/Concerts 2d ago

Concerts Bob Dylan -> Bridgeport CT

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I saw Bob Dylan last night for the first time and I may be in the minority, but I thought it was a great show! He’s 85 so he obviously doesn’t sound the same as he did in his prime but his voice is still good and his band is amazing.


r/Concerts 1d ago

Concerts More ticket releases for London show?

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Do you think The Neighbourhood will release any more tickets for the London Wembley show?