Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre

10/12/11

AWESOME!!

by leahbridges

I went to see Toby Keith and Eric Church however about 4 weeks before the concert I broke my knee!! Everyone there was super nice they rode me on a golf cart to my seat and back out to the parking lot!! I never expected to be treated so well!!

The staff were all so nice and the concert ROCKED!!

I can't wait until I get to walk into the next concert!!

08/06/11

You've REALLY got to love a performer to go to this place.

by slappymartin

I see a lot of live music but usually avoid this place like the plague. Occasionally I go to a show here because we have a tailgate party.

The parking lot does not open until 5pm which limits tailgating parties.

Lawn seats feel like they are in the next county. You must bring binoculars.

No shelter and hot NC summers are killer.

If you buy multiple beer and look like you have already had a few, they will steal an extra $5 from you in change. They tried to steal from me every time and so I guess they do for everyone. As if $14 beers wasn't already stealing!

$6 for a pepsi.

People arrive early and stake some lawn with blankets but when the show starts, everyone rushes in and stands up. It's not at all like you would think to lounge on a blanket and watch a show.

Music quality is terrible in the lawn.

I know it's crazy expensive but if you can, buy a seat as close as you can. Although there are no really close seats for sell from the very start. Live Nation & Ticketmaster will sell those on scalper sites. Fans can not buy a close seat.

Parking fees for every single person in your car. Rip off fees and service fees to gouge you for every dollar they can. They are random numbers too, like a $5.45 fee, as if that number has anything to do with anything outside of how much they think they can get away with gouging.

As soon as the show is over, be prepared to drive even if you need a little time because the rent a cops will be all over you.

All in all, about the worse way to enjoy a concert. Choose a better venue.

06/27/10

Great Outdoor Amphitheatre!

by jimmyburrell

I have seen major acts at Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre in Charlotte, NC and was able to get seats up close if I wanted to spend the money. Patrons can pick their price and in this economy you can't see a show anywhere for less. If you are on a budget, just take a blanket and choose a lawn seat for $10. Some artists really don't need the money from a huge, pricey arena. They choose to perform at smaller venues to please the fans. I have seen Fleetwood Mac, KISS, Sting, Annie Lennox, Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers, Foreigner, REO Speedwagon, and many others at this place and have always had a great time. Ticket prices range from $10 to $160 depending on where you choose to sit. The food vendors are great with lots of variety. You won't go hungry here! You can take a break and walk over to sit down and eat at a table. You won't find that at a Colosseum. I love Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre and highly recommend it. Just remember to dress for the weather. Summer nights in the South are usually HOT and if you decide to dance and go wild it can feel like you had a workout at the gym. I have always felt rejuvenated. The shows are usually longer than the ones at the indoor arenas too!

• Pros: Attracts major talent in the music industry.
• Cons: Parking, but not bad for an outdoor venue.

07/13/08

Realy Bad Experience

by Tibsti

Although my wife has been to the pavillion many times before and enjoyed it, I went for the first time on

July 11 to see Tom Petty. Instead of the relaxed, "stretched out on the Lawn" experience I expected, it was

a jam packed, over sold, shoulder to shoulder nightmare. The chaos was both scary and dangerous.

I will not be back.

Instead I'll keep my eye on the amphitheater in Birmingham, Alabama. It's outdoors, also. My wife and I saw

Tom Petty there around 3 or 4 years ago. Thoroughly enjoyed it all. 180 degrees From our experience

in Charlotte.

• Pros: Easy access from Highway....Host Good Artist..
• Cons: Lawn area was supercrowded----Wondered if tickeds oversold?

05/07/08

No Service on the Big Screens

by DellaPhillips

For the 1st time in 12 years I left the husband and kids at home so I could go to a concert and "enjoy" myself.

Well imagine my sticker shock when I had to pay 4.00 for a bottled water. That was ok with me tho' because I was going to see Kid Rock, and it was worth every penny. Yeah, that was my thinking, until he stepped on stage and was no bigger than a dot from my section of the lawn,I tell my friends we will be able to see him on the big screens, this is 2008 and we have the big screens at all concerts (at least they do in Greensboro). But for what ever reason the Screens were not working?

How can a money cow like this not keep the equipment working properly.

It totally ruined my whole experience.

I want my money back.

If a live person would answer the phone I'd ask for a full refund.

I would have never considered going to a concert that I would not be able to see!

This joint gets 1 star from me, that's all it takes to unlock the doors!!!!

• Pros: the gates were open
• Cons: faulty equipment, monitors not working