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Nov 01, 2023

St. Joe’s Amp won’t allow fans to bring lawn chairs to some concerts this summer

In this Sept. 20, 2022, file photo, fans in lawn chairs attend Five Finger Death

In this Sept. 20, 2022, file photo, fans in lawn chairs attend Five Finger Death Punch's concert with Megadeth at the St. Joseph's Health Amphitheater at Lakeview in Syracuse, N.Y. Mark McGauley | Contributing photographer

The St. Joseph's Health Amphitheater at Lakeview won't allow fans to bring lawn chairs to some concerts this summer.

ASM Global, which manages the St. Joe's Amp in Syracuse, said its new lawn chair policy won't allow outside lawn chairs for any concerts with more than 14,000 tickets sold. (Capacity is 17,500, so this largely applies to sellouts or near-sellouts.) For fans who don't want to stand, a limited number of lawn chair rentals will be available for advance purchase online or at the venue on the day of the event, while supplies last.

"For the safety, comfort and experience of all fans, the Venue reserves the right to not permit outside lawn chairs from being brought into the venue. A limited number of lawn chair rentals will be available for advance purchase online or at the venue on the day of the event, while supplies last," the policy states.

The policy began in 2022 for the sold-out Morgan Wallen concert, which drew about 18,000 fans -- slightly above capacity at the Amp. It was the biggest crowd at the venue since Florida Georgia Line in 2019.

ASM Global said four 2023 concerts have sold more than 14,000 tickets so far this year, triggering the policy. That means fans will not be allowed to bring outside lawn chairs to the following shows:

Other concerts may also prohibit outside lawn chairs if more than 14,000 tickets are sold for those shows. Fans can check asmsyracuse.com/events before their concert date by clicking on "more" next to the event/performer name, then clicking on "Lawn Chair Policy" under "Important Details."

The St. Joseph's Health Amphitheater at Lakeview website also lists additional policies fans should be aware of, including a clear bag policy, parking details and a reminder that the venue is cashless.

Bag policy

Clear bags, limited to the size of 12″x12″x6″, may be be brought into the venue. No other bags of any type will be allowed. All bags will be thoroughly searched before entry with a bag is permitted.

Cashless venue

The Amp is 100% cashless; only major credit/debit cards and mobile payment options will be accepted for payment. This includes parking, merchandise, concessions, etc.

Food and Beverage

Food and drinks are available for purchase on site. Fans are permitted to bring factory sealed water bottles (up to a gallon) and small snack food items in clear Ziploc bags (nothing that requires utensils or has bones).

Parking

General parking is $20 on site. Only credit cards and mobile payment options will be available. Parking is located in the Orange Lot. Please follow directional signage and instructions from Law Enforcement, Security and/or Parking Team Members to expedite ingress & egress.

Amphitheater parking lots open at varying times, dependent on the show. For detailed information, please visit the concert's event page on our website. No exceptions will be made for early arrival or for guests who already have parking permits. Lots will close two (2) hours after each concert.

Drop off / pickup

Drop Off / Pickup is located in the Pink Lot, off of State Fair Blvd. Please follow the directional sigange provided. Guests may then utilize the new pedestrian walkway to access the Amphitheater Main Gate (approx. 5-7 minute walk). Shuttles from the Pink Lot will not be provided.

Parking / shuttle

Centro will be running shuttles from Warren Street (across from the Centro Transit Hub located at Salina Street and East Adams Street).Shuttles will begin approximately 2 hours before the concert and run approximately every 20 minutes. Shuttle service ends approximately 20 minutes after the show concludes.

Note: Shuttle Service is not provided within the Orange Lot.

Tailgating

Tailgating is not permitted in amphitheater parking lots. Vehicles may occupy ONLY ONE parking space. Additional spaces are not available for purchase for the purpose of tailgating. Additional restrictions may apply. Disorderly guests are subject to ejection from the parking lot premises, revocation of tickets, and criminal prosecution.

Umbrella

Personal sized umbrellas with no pointed tip will be permitted within the venue. Over-sized umbrellas and those with a plastic or metal tip will not be allowed.

Tickets

You must have a valid ticket to the show to gain admission to the amphitheater.

ASM Global recommends downloading Mobile Tickets to your phone prior to arriving at the facility to make sure you can access your ticket upon entry. Screen shots of a ticket are not considered a valid ticket.

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St. Joseph's Health Amphitheater at Lakeview 2023 Concert Schedule in Syracuse, N.Y.

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