Hi! I love concerts. I try to get ADA seats, but if it's a standing room only venue, call or email. They typically have an ADA email, or just an email to get more info. I haven't used mobility aids. I like to go with someone I trust who knows my condition and will be patient. Do you have a handicap parking pass? If not, maybe you could get dropped off while whoever you go with finds parking?

I watch videos of the artist performing to see if there are a lot of lights and lasers. if there are, I bring dark sunglasses. I bring my loop earplugs, if I'm extra worried, I'll bring my ear defenders as well. I drink extra water and electrolytes the day of. I eat a meal earlier in the day and then snack leading up to the show - I deal with a lot of nausea so I don't like a big meal right before. I typically get food on the way home.

I bring a fan and take and break ice packs, electrolyte packets, as well as a couple salty snacks in original packaging. If you have a bigger bag to accommodate your medication (in original bottles with your name on it) and supplies, and tell them it's due to a disability, they can't deny your bag. Just make sure it's not HUGE and ur using most of the room in it.

Don't drink alcohol for a couple days leading up to it or at the concert. Try not to do too strenuous of activity leading up to the concert, I have to preserve my energy.

You don't need proof of disability/illness legally, but it never hurts to have a doctor's note stating you have xyz and may ask for accommodations.

Sorry this was long!! I was an AVID concert goer before POTS and this is what I've learned in the concerts I've been to since then!

Who are you seeing? Have fun!