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What Is Floor General Admission?

Writer Robert King

There is only standing room on the general admission floor in front of the stage. It’s a first-come, first-served area, which means it’s a hotbed for raucous dancing and crowd-surfing.

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Is general admission floor seating good?

Be prepared to arrive early if you purchase a general admission ticket on the floor. Also, expect to be up close and personal with other attendees, as these areas tend to be congested. As with no seats on the floor at some concerts, it’s more common for the area to be left open to the public as a whole.

What does floor seating mean?

As a result of purchasing floor seats, you will be much closer to the performer and stage than the rest of the audience. Your chances of seeing the performer up close and personal may even depend on the venue’s set-up.

Is general admission the same as standing room only?

Seating is limited to standing room only (SRO) and general admission (GA). To describe sections and rows where there are no assigned seats and where you sit or stand is on a first come first serve basis.

How early should I show up for general admission?

Arrive at least 1-2 hours in advance of any general admission event to ensure your seat. In order to get a good seat, you should arrive at least 1-2 hours early, even if you don’t want to sit in the front row.

Is it better to sit in balcony or orchestra?

There is a nosebleed connotation attached to the word “balcony,” but ticket buyers are less frightened by the word “mezzanine.” In general, front mezzanine seats are equal to or better than orchestra seats, depending on the performance. In the mezzanine, you might be better off for a show with a visual sweep or complex choreography.