# can you bring folding chairs to a concert **URL:** \ **Category:** In My Humble Opinion\ **Created:** [July 12, 2013, 9:59pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-you-bring-folding-chairs-to-a-concert/663363 "2013-07-12T21:59:17Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 19\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![matt357](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/ecd19e/32.png) [@matt357](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/matt357)\ **Post date:** [July 12, 2013, 9:59pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-you-bring-folding-chairs-to-a-concert/663363/1 "2013-07-12T21:59:17Z")
can you usually bring folding chairs to a outdoor concert? ---
**Author:** ![The\_Hamster\_King](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/8edcca/32.png) [@The\_Hamster\_King](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/The_Hamster_King)\ **Post date:** [July 12, 2013, 10:19pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-you-bring-folding-chairs-to-a-concert/663363/2 "2013-07-12T22:19:49Z")
It depends. Often there’s a separate area for people with chairs so they don’t block the people sitting on the ground. ---
**Author:** ![matt357](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/ecd19e/32.png) [@matt357](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/matt357)\ **Post date:** [July 12, 2013, 11:28pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-you-bring-folding-chairs-to-a-concert/663363/3 "2013-07-12T23:28:06Z")
> [@The\_Hamster\_King](#): > > It depends. Often there’s a separate area for people with chairs so they don’t block the people sitting on the ground. I’m wondering if they will let me in at all or claim " it could be used as a weapon" or some bs. It folds up and can be slung over my shoulder. It’s more like a folding stool. It looks like this [http://allencompany.net/media/catalog/product/cache/1/image/500x/9df78eab33525d08d6e5fb8d27136e95/i/m/image\_1570.jpg](http://allencompany.net/media/catalog/product/cache/1/image/500x/9df78eab33525d08d6e5fb8d27136e95/i/m/image_1570.jpg) ---
**Author:** ![Gatopescado](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/gatopescado/32/5711_2.png) [@Gatopescado](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Gatopescado)\ **Post date:** [July 12, 2013, 11:48pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-you-bring-folding-chairs-to-a-concert/663363/4 "2013-07-12T23:48:45Z")
Depends on the venue. I know of two places you can, but one of them encourages “low-profile” types. (Butt on the ground, but with a pad and seat-back) There is an area behind the amphitheater seating on the grass for that. You can also bring a small cooler, but no glass containers. Great place to see a show. ---
**Author:** ![Thudlow\_Boink](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/thudlow_boink/32/320_2.png) [@Thudlow\_Boink](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Thudlow_Boink)\ **Post date:** [July 12, 2013, 11:49pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-you-bring-folding-chairs-to-a-concert/663363/5 "2013-07-12T23:49:04Z")
There is no General Answer to this question; it entirely depends on the venue. ---
**Author:** ![Alley\_Dweller](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/alley_dweller/32/430_2.png) [@Alley\_Dweller](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Alley_Dweller)\ **Post date:** [July 12, 2013, 11:51pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-you-bring-folding-chairs-to-a-concert/663363/6 "2013-07-12T23:51:12Z")
Seriously, every venue has its own unique rules. There is no universal standard. They may even have different rules for a classical music concert vs a heavy metal show. Contact the specific venue. If you want us to help, can you at least post the name of the venue? ETA: Just like **Thudlow Boink** said. ---
**Author:** ![SeaDragonTattoo](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/df705f/32.png) [@SeaDragonTattoo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/SeaDragonTattoo)\ **Post date:** [July 12, 2013, 11:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-you-bring-folding-chairs-to-a-concert/663363/7 "2013-07-12T23:55:45Z")
Go to the venue’s website and look it up. ---
**Author:** ![Musicat](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/musicat/32/20189_2.png) [@Musicat](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Musicat)\ **Post date:** [July 12, 2013, 11:57pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-you-bring-folding-chairs-to-a-concert/663363/8 "2013-07-12T23:57:01Z")
You have to at every local venue, or else you sit on the grass. ---
**Author:** ![samclem](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/a9a28c/32.png) [@samclem](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/samclem)\ **Post date:** [July 13, 2013, 12:00am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-you-bring-folding-chairs-to-a-concert/663363/9 "2013-07-13T00:00:38Z")
Since this it a “depends” question, moved to IMHO from General Questions. **samclem** , moderator ---
**Author:** ![Ludovic](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/7ab992/32.png) [@Ludovic](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ludovic)\ **Post date:** [July 13, 2013, 12:39am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-you-bring-folding-chairs-to-a-concert/663363/10 "2013-07-13T00:39:11Z")
> [@samclem](#): > > Since this it a “depends” question A depends question is “what do I wear if I’m going to a concert and I don’t want to leave my seat in between sets”? ---
**Author:** ![matt357](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/ecd19e/32.png) [@matt357](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/matt357)\ **Post date:** [July 13, 2013, 1:54am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-you-bring-folding-chairs-to-a-concert/663363/11 "2013-07-13T01:54:35Z")
It’s a rock concert ---
**Author:** ![SeaDragonTattoo](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/df705f/32.png) [@SeaDragonTattoo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/SeaDragonTattoo)\ **Post date:** [July 13, 2013, 1:55am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-you-bring-folding-chairs-to-a-concert/663363/12 "2013-07-13T01:55:52Z")
The answer is: fifteen ---
**Author:** ![simster](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/simster/32/1047_2.png) [@simster](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/simster)\ **Post date:** [July 13, 2013, 2:11am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-you-bring-folding-chairs-to-a-concert/663363/13 "2013-07-13T02:11:02Z")
> [@SeaDragonTattoo](#): > > The answer is: fifteen no, since its a rock concert - the answer must be eleven. ---
**Author:** ![kenobi\_65](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/kenobi_65/32/13178_2.png) [@kenobi\_65](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/kenobi_65)\ **Post date:** [July 13, 2013, 2:14am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-you-bring-folding-chairs-to-a-concert/663363/14 "2013-07-13T02:14:33Z")
> [@matt357](#): > > It’s a rock concert Which does not answer the question which Alley Dweller asked – **where** is the concert? Even if folding chairs are generally allowed at lawn venues, if they aren’t allowed at the particular venue to which you’re going, that answer doesn’t help you in the slightest. ---
**Author:** ![Chefguy](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/chefguy/32/138_2.png) [@Chefguy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Chefguy)\ **Post date:** [July 13, 2013, 2:16am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-you-bring-folding-chairs-to-a-concert/663363/15 "2013-07-13T02:16:58Z")
Outdoor? Everyone does it here. Some places require that you can only use the lower beach or concert type chairs. ---
**Author:** ![Ibanez](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/i/a4c791/32.png) [@Ibanez](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ibanez)\ **Post date:** [July 13, 2013, 2:21am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-you-bring-folding-chairs-to-a-concert/663363/16 "2013-07-13T02:21:02Z")
> [@matt357](#): > > It’s a rock concert If the venue allows it, bring it I guess. Just don’t be one of those guys at a Motorhead concert sitting in the middle of general in your lawn chair expecting everyone else to sit down, or get out of your way because you can’t see. ---
**Author:** ![SeaDragonTattoo](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/df705f/32.png) [@SeaDragonTattoo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/SeaDragonTattoo)\ **Post date:** [July 13, 2013, 2:23am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-you-bring-folding-chairs-to-a-concert/663363/17 "2013-07-13T02:23:19Z")
> [@simster](#): > > no, since its a rock concert - the answer must be eleven. Fine, but there must also be a banana to mitigate all that sweating. ---
**Author:** ![kayaker](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/kayaker/32/441_2.png) [@kayaker](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/kayaker)\ **Post date:** [July 13, 2013, 2:53am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-you-bring-folding-chairs-to-a-concert/663363/18 "2013-07-13T02:53:01Z")
We just got home from a concert in a park [http://www.summersounds.com/](http://www.summersounds.com/) where 90% of the people bring chairs. Most bring coolers of beer, food, small tables, etc. ---
**Author:** ![simster](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/simster/32/1047_2.png) [@simster](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/simster)\ **Post date:** [July 13, 2013, 3:15am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-you-bring-folding-chairs-to-a-concert/663363/19 "2013-07-13T03:15:41Z")
> [@SeaDragonTattoo](#): > > Fine, but there must also be a banana to mitigate all that sweating. only if wearing the appropriate gloves.