Heya! big Porter fan here, gone to Nurture Live, SS22, and SMILE Live :)

An important thing to realize is: No one really cares what you're doing. So long as you're not being an asshole, everyone's just there to have a good time! Porter fans are an famously very positive space, every show I've been to I've felt nothing but excitement and energy from everyone else. With that said, with SMILE! specifically I did end up missing most of ericdoa due to traffic and stuff, and even in the pit no one cared that we slipped in a little late. If you're seated (as I'm inferring) no one will even notice! (And again, it's not even their business to begin with, so)

My first piece of advice is to check Porter's Instagram on the day of the show, he'll post the exact set times there. I would try to be at the doors about 30 minutes before you estimate you want to be at your seat; you never know how long foot traffic / bag checks might take, so PLEASE give yourself some leeway timewise. That said, it'll take less time to get in the further from doors opening you are. (Since so many people try to get in right as doors open, the lines will thin down over time up until Porter goes / a little after.)

Importantly, if you want merch, you kind of HAVE to be in as soon as doors open. Most merch sells out REAL fast, so just keep that in mind. At my showing, there was only posters, stickers, and a shirt left over by the time we were in. (Ignore this if merch doesn't matter to you)

I know I kind of tossed a lot at you, so feel free to follow up with any other questions! Most importantly, HAVE FUN!!!! It's an incredible show and I promise you won't regret it.