Darien Lake Concert Series

The Darien Lake Concert Series Schedule and Rules

Outside of Buffalo to the east a bit you will find a popular  entertainment center with the  Darien Lake Amusement Park and Darien Lake Performing Arts Center.  Since 1990 concert goers from all around upstate New York and Ontario Canada look forward to the Darien Lake concert series  each summer. 

When full, there well be 21,600 fans in the Center watching some of the top tours of the summer perform live. There are lots of reserved seats and  the chance to sit out on the Lawn as well.  If you do not include football stadiums, it is the largest outdoor music venue in upstate New York.

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Darien Lake upcoming concerts rules

In general the  for the Darien Lake upcoming concerts rules all you need is some common sense and common courtesy and a dab of safety and respect for the rights the artists have to their own music.  Call (585) 599-5040 on the day of the concert for specifics rules for your concert.

• Children
• YES: 2 and under free  on per lap of paying adult
• Food and Drink
• YES: One sealed plastic water bottle
• YES: Small food items in a soft sided six pack sized cooler
• NO: Outside food or beverages
• NO: Alcohol
• Containers
• NO: Coolers or ice chests
• Electronics
• YES:  small personal cameras
• NO: removable lenses
• NO: flash photography
• NO: Laser anything
• NO: video recording
• NO: audio recording
• Accessories
• PROBABLY: Lawn chairs but not for the larger shows
• PROBABLY: Blankets but not for larger shows
• NO: weapons, drugs,  skates, wallet chains,  banners, flyers, beach balls, frisbees, fireworks,

Darien Lake Concerts Schedule

The Darien concert schedule starts to come together in January with  new shows being booked ongoing through the spring.  By April you will have a good idea of what is to come, but there are always tours that do not announce until later on with dates later in the summer or fall.  Country shows are often booked early on as Darien Lake Country Megaticket is offered, and they go on sale the end of January usually.

Expect the Darien Lake calendar to begin the end of May and go through Labor Day weekend with shows each weekend and  concerts mid-week as well. This is a busy place during the summer concert season.

With Live Nation behind things you know the big tours of the summer will include Darien Lake as one of their stops.   Country tours usually bring along some of the rising stars in support and you might have noticed many of the pop and rock stars are teaming up for the summers and touring together, which makes for some interesting match ups and the fans get double or sometimes triple for the price of one ticket.

Here is the up-to-date Darien Lake Concert Series Schedule

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Aaron's Amphitheater Concert Schedule

Aaron's Amphitheatre Schedule  and Rules

Summer in Atlanta means concerts in the suburb Lakewood at Aaron's Amphitheatre which many still just call Lakewood Amphitheatre. It has been on the scene since 1989 and is a favorite with many artists with state of the art sound and lighting systems.  You can fit 19,000 fans 7,000 of them sitting in reserved seats,  and the rest are Lawn seating. You can expect a full schedule of the high profile artists on tour this summer to be part of the Aaron's Amphitheatre schedule.

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Aaron's Amphitheater Concerts Rules

Concert goers rules of thumb are always safety, courtesy and common sense.  Keep those in mind an you should be good. Many rules are direct from the performers, like with recording and photography rules, others have to do with site lines so all patrons can see the stage.   This is a rain or shine facility and once you enter you cannot leave without buying a new ticket.  Most venues only let your bring in a small pack, purse  but expect it to be searched. When in doubt, call the venue directly on the day of the show 404-443-5090 or check their Facebook page the the specifics for your concert.

Events will stick to schedule, regardless of weather conditions.

• Children
• YES: 2 and over require a ticket
• NO: Strollers
• Clothes
• YES: Wear clothes
• YES: Shoes required
• NO: Umbrellas bring a poncho or raincoat 
• Food and Drink
• YES: One sealed water bottle per ticket 
• YES: Empty water bottle
• NO: Outside food
• NO: Outside beverages ( except the water )
• YES: Concessions on site
• MAY-BE:  Alcohol sold  on site, possibly in a cup only.  Artists may request no alcohol.
• Containers
• NO: Coolers or baskets
• NO: Backpacks
• Electronics 
• YES: Personal cameras unless artist says no
• NO: Removable lens
• NO: Flash Photography
• NO: Video Recorders
• NO: Audio Recorders
• NO: Tablets
• NO: Lasers
• Accessories
• MAYBE: Lawn Chairs 
• Sometimes low profile 9 inch high are allowed in.  
• Sometimes lawn chairs rentals that meet height specs
• Decision up to venue and artist.
• USUALLY: Blankets
• NO: Weapons
• NO: Illegal Drugs
• NO: Fireworks
• NO: Projectiles

Aaron's Amphitheater Concert Schedule Info

Usually the groups and artists touring over the summer start to book their venues in January. The country artists get there stuff in early so they can be part of the Country Megaticket Aaron's Amphitheatre offer where one tickets gets you in to all the country concerts this season. New shows are added in earnest through March and April, but there will always be tours that begin the end of the summer and into the fall that do not announce until later.

Concerts on the Aaron's Amphitheatre concert schedule run from May through October, most weekends and during the summer months you will find some week night shows. Many of the artists are joining forces and touring together over the summer which makes for some interesting combinations of styles. This is great for the concert goers as you get more for your money. Most of the country stars bring some of the younger up and coming singers along to open for them which is a real boost for their careers. Many of the big name country stars on the circuit this year were opening for someone else a few years ago.

Here is the updated Aaron's Amphitheater Lakewood Schedule

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Coral Sky Amphitheater Concert Schedule

Coral Sky Amphitheater Schedule and Rules

If you want to go to an outdoor concert in West Palm Beach, Coral Sky Amphitheater is the place to go. Built in 1996 on the South Florida Fairgrounds it gives you a scenic look over West Palm Beach. You can fit 19,000 fans in this venue with over half on the lawn and the rest reserved seats in the pavilion. Its design is flexible so the whole stage and viewing area can be adapted to SRO Festivals and concerts.

With Live Nation  as the operator the Coral Sky Amphitheater schedule brings in  high profile tours and festivals each summer. They participate in the Country Megaticket program so fans can buy on ticket and see all the country show on the schedule this year.

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Coral Sky Amphitheater Concerts Rules

The rules for any concert venue center around safety and common sense and courtesy.  Camera and recording rules come directly from the artists themselves as they own the rights to their own music.  Some rules are based on site lines, to prevent people from blocking the views of those behind them. Know that there is no re-entry once you are in you stay in. Smoking in permitted only in lawn area  NO smoking in pavilions seats.  Some artists may have more liberal electronic usage. Call 561-795-8883 the day of the concert to clarify any rules.

• Children
• YES: 2 and over need a ticket.  Under 2 get a child pass from the box office
• Clothing:
• YES: Shoes and Shirts required
• NO chains or wallet chains
• Food and Drink
• YES: in clear plastic gallon bags
• YES: One sealed bottle of water per person
• YES: Food vendors and trucks on the grounds
• NO: Alcohol
• NO: Bottles or Cans
• YES: Tailgating but without alcohol and you must clean up your space (Florida Law)
• Containers
• YES: Backpacks with inspection
• NO: Coolers
• Electronics
• YES: Small personal cameras
• NO: Flash Photography
• NO: Video or recording equipment
• NO: Laser anything- pointers, lights, pens
• NO: Glow wands
• Accessories
• YES: Umbrellas
• YES: Low profile lawn chairs.
• YES: Blankets.
  
• NO: Weapons of any kind.
• NO: Illegal Drugs
• NO: Frisbees
• NO: Fireworks

Coral Sky Amphitheater Concert Schedule Info

The Coral Sky amphitheater calendar starts to come together in January when different tours start booking their tours. By April the schedule is pretty full but there are always tours that do not announce until late spring and use the late summer and fall dates. Since they are part of the Country Megaticket program, the country acts often are the first to book for the Megaticket sale starting the end of January.

You will find concerts from the beginning of May to the end of October each weekend with weeknight concerts here and there, more so in the summer months. It is common to find concerts on the schedule even in the winter months due to the great climate, although the major tours don't start until late spring.

The Coral Sky Amphitheater schedule always has a blend of the top country stars on tour, pop and rock bands. Many of these groups combine their tours together for the summer which has been popular in the past few years. It is great for concert goers and you get two ( or more) for the price of one and some interesting combinations of talent.  Country stars usually bring along rising stars in support to open for them

Go to the Updated Coral Sky Amphitheater Schedule here

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Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion Concerts

Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion Concerts Info and Rules

The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion is the second most heavily used outdoor music venue in the country with Wolf Trap outside DC the first. It is the summer home to the Houston Symphony, and you can expect an opera and ballet on the schedule as well. It opened in 1990 in The Woodlands, suburb of Houston, Texas. There is seating for 19,500 concert goers with about half on the  lawn, and half reserved under the pavilion. Recent renovations shored it up to sustain hurricane force winds.

Besides some of the favorite operas, ballets and symphony classical and pops concerts, a full line up of some of the top pop or rock stars and Festivals touring this summer will be in Houston. Some big names who are not really touring but do an occasional summer concert choose Houston as they enjoy the venue.

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Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion concerts rules

You will find that most of the Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion concerts rules are based on the wishes of the individual artists and by previous experience when the artist or festival was here before and there were problems. You should not the rules for the performing arts( ballet, symphony opera) may differ from rock, country, pop concerts. Often the best idea is to call 281-363-3300 on the day of the concert to double check the rules for that show

Most concert rules are based on commons sense and safety.  You want all people attending the concerts to enjoy themselves without disruptive behavior like throwing people or things or having their views of the stage obstructed. Dancing on the chairs or in the aisles is not allowed.

Restrictions with electronics come directly from the artists as they hold on to the rights to their own music.

Expect to be searched as you enter any Cynthia Woods Pavilion concert and once you are in you need to stay in.

Buzzfest has its own set of rules  See below

• Children
• LAWN: 5 and under free when accompanied by adult with a ticket
• RESERVED: Under 3 free 3 and older must buy a ticket and sit in a seat
  SPECIAL CHILDREN'S SHOWS:  Age 2 + older need a ticket for Reserved and Lawn
• NO: Strollers
• NO: Portable playpens on the Lawn
• Food and Drink
• YES: 1 gallon plastic bag of food for personal use at contemporary, no number limit for performing arts.
• YES: Concession stands on the property
• NO: Tailgating in the parking lot
• NO: Beverages allowed to be brought in
• YES: Empty water bottle with no lid. You can fill it up at water fountains on the grounds.
• Containers
• May-BE: Purses, backpacks may be allowed with inspection  with some exceptions.
• NO: You may not leave them at the information booth.
• YES: Bath Towels to sit on in the Lawn
• NO: Blankets for concerts with a history of misusing them
• Electronics
• NO: Photography at  Performing Arts Houston Symphony, Ballet or Opera
• YES: Cameras, every day regular ones without flash or take apart lenses at contemporary concerts
• NO: Audio recording ever
• NO: Video recording ever
• NO: Laptops, tablets, Kindles etc
• NO: Laser pointers or pend
• NO: Portable TV or Radio
• NO: Selfie Sticks
• Accessories
• PROBABLY NOT: Umbrellas decision based on past history. Best to bring ponchos or raincoats
• YES: Lawn Chairs that THEY provide for a fee at contemporary and free at performing arts. This assures they are low enough not to block views.
• NO: Smoking in reserved area
• YES Smoking in Lawn and concession area
• NO: Weapons
• NO: Fireworks
• NO:  Aerosol can bug spray. 
• YES: Pump Bug Spray and Wipes
• NO: Animals
• NO: Balloons
• NO: Signs
• BUZZFEST RULES:  and probably most all day Festivals
• NO:blankets, tarps, towels, umbrellas, or lawn chairs. 
• NO  food or beverages 
• NO Bottles of any kind 
• NO: Purses, backpacks, or bags larger than an 8.5" x 11"
• NO: professional (detachable lens) cameras, video or audio recording devices. 
• NO: chains, spikes, mace, binoculars or laser pointers.
• NO weapons. 
• NO: signs.
• NO: RE-ENTRY.

Cynthia Woods Pavilion Concert Schedule

You can start looking for the Cynthia Woods Mitchell calendar to start filling up in January with new acts added all the time. The Performing Arts Ballet Opera and Symphony will be listed by April at the latest. Expect about seven Symphony concerts and one ballet and opera each summer. They will be lite fair or fan favorites. The rest of the contemporary shows are pretty much set by March or April but new tours will be added as the season opens for some of the late summer and fall dates.

You will find concerts schedule each Thursday through Saturday from mid April to the end of October. With mid-week concerts thrown in here and there, mainly in the summer months once school is out.

Many of the top high profile acts touring this summer will join the by Cynthia Woods Pavilion concert schedule this summer, including an outstanding mixture of performing arts, rock, country and pop stars and of course Festivals. You may have noticed the current trend of two or three headliners combing forces to tour together. This makes for two-fer for the fans, and the artists enjoy the collaborations and the cost saving it involves. Others still follow the traditional concert format with one headliner and several opening support act introducing newer younger up and coming artist to the masses.

We have the updated Cynthia Woods Mitchell concert schedule here

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Oak Mountain Amphitheater Schedule & Info

Oak Mountain Amphitheater concert schedule and rules

South of Birmingham near Pelham AL is the largest outdoor music venue in Alabama,  Oak Mountain Amphitheater, located in the beautiful surroundings of Oak Mountain State Park. All of the 10,500 seats are reserved, so no lawn seats at this place, but everyone gets a seat to make it more comfy in tiered seating in the natural amphitheater setting in the beautiful state park.

Live Nation is the promoter for this venue   so you can be sure some of the high profile acts touring this year will be on this year's Oak Mountain amphitheater schedule. The Country Megaticket is available for this summer with one ticket good for all the country artists on the schedule which is a good deal for people wanting to go to several country concerts this summer.

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Oak Mountain Amphitheater Rules

The Rules for any summer outdoor concert venue are all centered around safety and a positive concert experience for those attending.  The rule of thumb is common courtesy focusing on not doing anything to block the view of a person behind you or loud noisy behavior during the show. It doesn't matter what rules the venue says, this should be what you think of.   The artists hold the rights to their own music so unless they tell you from the stage, you cannot record audio or video.  Flash photography and laser lights are distracting to those on stage so is un-cool. For Oak Mountain you also have the State Park rules to consider.

Here is a specific list of rules listed on their website:

• Age:  
• children are welcome but must have a ticket and be with an adult
• NO: Strollers however
• Food and Drink
• NO: outside food
• NO: outside beverages
• NO: alcohol
• Containers:
• NO: Backpacks
• Electronics
• YES: Basic Cameras
• NO: Removable lenses
• NO: Flash Photography
• NO: Video
• NO: Laser Pointers
• Accessories
• NO: Umbrellas  bring a raincoat or poncho instead
• NO: Weapons
• NO: Sharp Objects  of any kind, like those spiked key chains or betlst
• YES: Smoking

The Oak Mountain Amphitheater Concert Schedule

If  it is the month of January, you can start looking for the Oak Mountain Amphitheater Schedule for the current year.  Country acts usually are set first to get on the Country Megaticket list, other pop and rock tours book early as well  but the whole spring will see new acts added to the list. Some tours do not announce until later for August and September concerts.

You will find weekend concerts on the schedule from the beginning of May to the beginning of October with some Thursday shows thrown in.   Many tours have started to join forces and have two or even three headliners tour together which can be fun musically and saves tour costs.  Others bring along up and coming artists giving them valuable exposure.  Either way you get your money's worth.

Go to the most current Oak Mountain Amphitheater Schedule

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Xfinity Center Mansfield Schedule

Xfinity Center  Mansfield Events and Rules

The Xfinity Center Mansfield is a regional outdoor summer concert amphitheater within 40 miles of Boston, Worcester, Cape Cod and Providence RI located in southeast Massachusetts. It opened in 1986 and was originally called Great Woods before all the sponsorship names kicked in with these venues. Currently there is room for just shy of 20,000 fans  with reserved, lawn and general admission tickets available.


From Mid-May through September you will find many of the top country, pop and rock tours and festivals on the circuit in the summers stop by Mansfield filling the venue for each concert.

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Most summer outdoor concert venues have rules and policies set up to make the concert going experience safe and enjoyable for all of their patrons. The rule of thumb is common sense and courtesy, but unfortunately some people need this spelled out for them. The recording rules come from the artists or promoters themselves and their rights to their own music. Flash photography and laser pointers are big distractions to those on stage so those rules come from them too. When there is an on site vendor for food and drink, there are limits to what they let your bring in.

In general the concerts go on rain or shine as the artists are under the pavilion.Umbrellas are often discouraged out on the law due to site line issues, so bring a tarp poncho or raincoat, even if not stated, those behind you will be glad. Call (508) 339-2333 to clarify any rules.

Xfinity Center Mansfield Rules

• Food and Drink
• YES: in 1 gallon bags in soft coolers
• YES: Water 1 bottle, factory sealed, per person
• YES: Food and Beverage vendors on site
• YES: Alcohol but only if purchased on site with ID
• Containers
• YES: Backpacks subject to search at any time
• YES: small soft coolers ( 6 pack size)
• NO: Large containers of any sort
• Electronic Devices
• YES: Cameras without removable lenses or video
• NO: Recording equipment unless venue pre-approval for professionals.
• NO: Laser Pointers or pens
• Accessories
• NO: Lawn Chairs
• NO Weapons
• NO Smoking in reserved seating areas 

Xfinity Center Mansfield Schedule

The schedule for the Xfinity Center Mansfield events starts to come together around January with new acts being added all the time. the bulk is usually set by April but it is not unheard of to have tours announcing later in the spring for some late summer or fall dates. Many of the country artists are the first to book as they take part in the Country Megaticket program that goes on sale in January or early February. Those tickets have the reputation of selling out quickly.

The summer schedule start around the middle of May and will go through September with at least 36 concerts each season. In May, June and September concerts are mainly on Thursday through Sunday, and in July and August you will have concerts mid week as well. Most events are rain or shine

The schedule will always feature the top acts touring the country each summer. Country stars, rock bands, Festivals and pop acts all tour and will stop by Mansfield. You will notice in recent years a lot a groups or individual artist co-headline concerts. Musicians enjoy the collaboration and takes some stress and costs by sharing the stage. Country stars and other too tend to bring along up and coming manes in the business in support to open for their shows. This is the best exposure you could ask for. You certainly get your moneys worth with these outdoor venues.

Here is your up-to-date most current Xfinity Center Mansfield Schedule

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USANA Amphitheater Concert Schedule

Rules for shows on the USANA Concert schedule

The USANA Amphitheater or the Greenest Show in Utah is Salt Lake City's contribution to the summer outdoor concert venues. It features a beautiful view of the  Wasatch Mountains from your seats in the  southwest suburb of West Valley. Most people just call it USANA Amp.  There is room for 20,000 concert goers with 7,000 of those people in reserved seats and the rest relaxing on the blankets our on the lawn to see any of the shows on the USANA concert schedule.

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Built in 2003, USANA green initiatives in construction and practice gave it the Greenest Show title. Sustainability efforts have caused quite a stir in the Recycling world. During the 2013 season, 12 tons of materials were recycled which means a significant landfill space is saved. This would be a great feat for any venue but they went the extra mile with  green construction doing things like building without cutting down unnecessary mature trees and with water and energy initiative saving 84,000 gallons of water, 2,629 gallons of gas,4,560 gallons of oil resulting in 48,000 kilowatts of energy and 3,000 pounds of CO2 ( according to Rocky Mountain Recycling).

USANA Concert Schedule Rules 

In general rules for concerts center around common sense and safety with the ultimate goal of an enjoyable experience for everyone. The days of loud parties on the lawn are long gone. Most places do not let you exit and renter so be sure you bring everything you need in with you. Most artists hold their rights to their music and performances close so pictures and recording are not allowed. Occasionally they will allow it, and they will tell you. 

Food and drink is on area that varies from venue to venue, at USANA you can only buy and eat food you pay for inside the gates, and you can't party in the parking lot either.  You could eat your fast food in your car before entering, but no alcohol or tailgate cooking. There are two ATMS near the concessions.

The best thing to do no matter what venue you go to, sports or entertainment is to bring yourself and a secure way to bring your cell phone, drivers license, credit card and cash If you sit on the lawn bring a blanket. Keep it simple

• CLOTHING:
• YES: Wear clothes and shoes
• YES: Rain coats 
• NO Umbrellas 
• NO: wallet chains
• NO: spiked bracelets and belts
• FOOD and DRINK
• NO: food or drink carried into the venue
• NO: coolers
• YES: concessions and alcohol can be purchased on site
• YES: vender accept credit cards, but cash preferred
•  NO: tailgating in parking lot either, including open fire and alcohol
• CONTAINERS
• NO: Backpacks
• NO: coolers or bottles or containers of any sort
• ELECTRONIC DEVICES
• NO: Flash Photography unless specifically stated by the artist
• NO: Recording Devices unless specifically stated by the artict
• NO: Video Recording Devices unless specifically stated by the artist
• ACCESSORIES
• YES: blankets
• NO: metal lawn chairs
• NO: Strollers
• YES: stadium seats with no legs or any  metal 
• NO: weapons
• NO: drugs
• NO fireworks 
• Call the box office directly to clarify 801.355.5522

USANA Amphitheater Concert Schedule INFO

The USANA amphitheater schedule starts to come together in January and new tours are booked a lot through April, but you can always have concerts added to the end of the season with tours that are not announced until later.  Country tours seem to be announced first, probably because they are part of the Country Megaticket program that go on sale the end of January.  Concerts are scheduled May through September most weekends, with week night shows added in the summer but you might still find them in May or September

You will find a mixture of concerts on the USANA Amphitheater concert schedule  with country, rock and pop artists. You can always expect many of the top high profile tours of the summer to stop by Salt Lake City. A new trend in the concert season is for two headliners to team up  which saves on back door costs.  Country super stars are known to include younger musicians on the rise in their tour support team.

Most Up To Date USANA Amphitheater Concert Schedule Listings

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