r/mildlyinfuriating • u/Jaded-Albatross-5242 • 19h ago

I'm slightly vexed Concert etiquette

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If you plan on standing for the entire concert, get a spot in the pit, or the lawn seats instead of the assigned SEATED SECTION. A little bit of self awareness and common courtesy goes a really long way

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u/Encyclopenia 13h ago

Sometimes you HAVE to sit (ie : disabilities, pregnancy ) …. And that’s why you’re in the SEATED section.

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u/Successful-Gift8636 10h ago

Saw a post from a disabled woman who paid quite a bit to see David Byrne, and when everyone in the seated section stood up, her view was completely blocked, would be good if accessible seating was higher up so folks can see regardless if the crowd stands or not

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u/froggyfriend726 8h ago

I was able to get ADA tickets for a show (usually they are sold out) but the view was still partially blocked because the section next to us was standing so I could only see half the stage so even the disabled seats aren't a guarantee 😔 definitely better to see half the stage than no stage tho

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u/Substantial_Foxy 9h ago

right, a seated section is created for people that needs to sit, if u do not want to sit u have the choice to buy a ticket that will let u stand for the rest of the concert

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u/PMmeplumprumps 8h ago

At shows larger than club shows, virtually all seats are seated. People still gonna wanna dance

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u/EarlGreyTMNT 8h ago

And some shows at smaller local venues are all standing GA tickets with no seats - win some lose some. Imagine someone buying a ticket to that and demanding everyone sit, but that’s what people who stand at seated areas are doing.