ADA Seating at Concerts
ADA seating at a concert is specifically designated for people with disabilities. The accessible seat may be a space solely designated for a wheelchair user to park or for the wheelchair user’s companion. This seating area is often larger and more spacious than the rest of the seating areas in the venue. The accessible concert ticket may also provide you with access to a chair in the seating area if you would like to transfer from your wheelchair to a chair provided by the venue.
Using a wheelchair should not stop you from enjoying any concert you desire. You will have to act quickly though, as the number of accessible seats at concerts is limited. This can be frustrating as you will still have to remain in the same ticket purchasing queue as everyone else with a smaller selection of seats to choose from. As soon as the queue opens for your desired concert, jump online so you have the best chance at getting accessible tickets.
Accessible Seating for Concert Goers Attending with a Disabled Person
The ADA also allows for seating for up to three companions with the wheelchair user in the same row which are next to each other if available, or in the nearest section to the wheelchair user within the same price range.
Creating a Memorable Concert Experience
I love being able to not only enjoy concerts in my wheelchair, but my friends can share in the experience with me as well.
Live music has always been a love of mine, and not letting my disability stop me from doing what I love has been a driving force throughout my life. Just like people without disabilities, people with disabilities enjoy live music too. I am thankful the ADA includes concert regulations, but I am most happy when concert venues are easily accessible and accommodating for all. Just talking about all of this has made me want to book another concert trip. Maybe I will see you there - in the accessible seating, of course!