How Many People Can See A Concert At Frederik Miejer Gardens

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The first show is just around the corner. With tickets now available to everyone and 5 sold-out concerts (and counting), we tend to receive the most questions about what to expect at concerts around this time.

Will there be food, or more importantly, can we bring our own?
What does "lawn seating" really mean?
Does rain mean the concert is delayed?
When can I line up?!

We'll do our best to answer your most frequently asked questions so you're ready to go when concert day arrives! Get ready to take some notes.

BUYING TICKETS
Tickets are now available for members and the public . Various ways to purchase tickets:

1. Online at StarTickets.com
+ Find a link on MeijerGardens.org to BUY TICKETS through Startickets.com
+ Handling fee of $3.25 per order (not per ticket) and convenience fee of $5 per ticket*

2. By phone at 1-800-585-3737
+ Handling fee of $3.25 per order (not per ticket) and convenience fee of $5 per ticket*

3. In-person at Meijer Gardens Admission Desk
+ During normal business hours to avoid handling and convenience fees

*Handling fees are subject to change

TICKET PRICES
Concert ticket prices can be found onour website or this previous blog post.

TICKET SPONSORSHIPS
Sponsorships include two tickets to every concert, snacks and beverages and standard-height chairs reserved in the East and West Terraces. Contact 616-975-3177 or kkane@meijergardens.org if interested.

FOOD/COOLERS
Feel free to bring in your own picnic while enjoying a concert – that includes everything from cheese and crackers to Jimmy Johns. Keep in mind that glass containers are prohibited and unfortunately will not be allowed inside the Amphitheater (example: no salsa in a glass container).

We have a variety of affordable and delicious food options at our Concession Stand to right of the front gates. From hotdogs to deli sandwiches and popsicles, there's something to satisfy your hunger during the show.

Coolers are also allowed, but we ask that they aren't the "large-sized beach coolers" as courtesy to other concert-goers since they take up valuable space and cannot be used as seats.

DRINK
Factory sealed bottles of water, pop and other beverages are permitted, but glass containers will not be allowed through the gates.Alcoholic beverages cannot be brought on the premise. Wine and beer will be available for purchase at our Concession Stand and tents located within the Amphitheater.

CHAIRS/BLANKETS
All seating is general admission lawn seating. This means it's first-come, first serve basis with concerts enjoyed on a beautifully manicured grass hill.

Any low-back chair measuring 12″ or less from the ground to the front of the seat bottom and 31″ to the top of the chair back in its highest position will be allowed. Blankets can be used for seating, but please be courteous of other guests by not saving larger-than-needed amounts of grass.

If you're in need of a chair, consider:

Purchasing a low-rise chair at the Meijer Gardens' gift shop or amphitheater. We offer a high-quality "GCI Wilderness Recliner" with our logo.
Rent a standard-height plastic venue chair for $5 (quantities limited). Pay at the box office, then bring this chair to one of the rented chairs' designated seating areas.

Note: Several popular chairs measure 31.5″ from the ground to top of chair back (some "Tommy Bahama" chairs and other brands). Thesewill be allowed, but as long as the chair back measuresless than 32″ to the top and 12″ in front of seat bottom. Any chair more than 32″ will not be allowed.

PHOTOGRAPHY POLICY
Each artist has their own photography policy we must abide by, which pertains to guests and media alike. DSLR cameras and video-recording devices (this includes on mobile phones) are prohibited. Point-and-shoot cameras are allowed, but please no flash photography since it can distract the artists.

WEATHER/RAIN POLICY
Rain or shine! Bring your ponchos and/or smaller umbrellas if there's a high probability of rain. Please be courteous to your neighbors by not blocking their views with large or golf umbrellas.

Our weather policy is – if there is either a watch or warning (tornado or lightning storm) for our area, the concert will be canceled. If a concert is underway and a lightning storm or tornado situation arises during the concert, the concert will need to end, and there will be no refunds.

The decision to continue a concert after adverse weather passes will be determined on a case-by-case basis, based on consultation with appropriate weather experts. Concerts are rain or shine unless there is severe weather as previously stated.

ACCESSIBILITY
We are an accessible facility and proudly comply with ADA regulations. Guests with medical or mobility issues may request special consideration for seating by visiting the box office window.

If seating in low chairs will be a mobility issue, we have standard-height white plastic chairs for rent ($5) while quantities last. Pay at the box office, pick up the chair by the merchandise tent and bring the chair to one of the designated seating areas.

LINING UP/GATES OPEN
Guests may line up outside the gates as early as they please. Placing of an empty chair or "place holder" will not be allowed – guests must be physically present to reserve their spots in line.

Refer to your ticket for information about when gates open– times vary.

Have questions that weren't answered? Comment below and we'll help get those solved for you.