Little Caesars Arena Concert Experience
- Jul 23, 2017
- 2 min read
Updated: 26 minutes ago
Little Caesars Arena in Detroit is the official NHL venue for the Detroit Red Wings and the Detroit Pistons, and it occasionally hosts concerts when the expected audience size surpasses that of venues like the Fillmore, Pine Knob, or Meadow Brook. Opened in 2017 after three years of construction, the arena has a maximum capacity of approximately 22,000 people. However, this capacity may be reduced for certain concerts as many seats behind the centrally positioned stage are not available. Little Caesars Arena provides various seating options: attendees can choose to be on the arena floor during concerts, which is typically the most expensive option, sit in the lower bowl, enjoy more legroom in the Drink Rail seats, or select the most economical option in the upper bowl, also known as the nosebleed section. The arena is not renowned for the quality of its upper bowl seats and is notorious for obstructed views of the stage from the top of the upper bowl. While televisions are available to display the performance, this somewhat undermines the experience. The food selection is limited, featuring Little Caesars stands, standard hot dog and chicken finger stands, and dine-in options at Mike's Pizza Bar if you arrive before the show. Note that if you are attending an event with one opening act, food services will cease once the main performer takes the stage. Explore some of our team's experiences at the arena below!
Rating of The Venue:
Any Seat Can See The Stage: 3/5 Tikis
Concession Selection: 3/5 Tikis
The Cheapest Seats Are Comfortable: 2.5/5 Tikis
Bathroom Cleanliness: 3/5 Tikis
Parking Situation: 3/5 Tikis
Premium Seats / Club Level: 4/5 Tikis
Security Efficiency: 2.5/5 Tikis
Bag Policy / Security:
BAGS LARGER THAN 4” X 6” X 1.5” INCLUDING BAGS ASSOCIATED WITH LAPTOPS, TABLETS, iPADS, CAMERAS AND BINOCULARS ARE PROHIBITED.
Single compartment bags, wallets, clutches, fanny packs, and clear bags smaller than 4" x 6" x 1.5" with or without a handle or strap are permitted.
Diaper bags, parenting bags, medical bags required for dietary or medical necessity smaller than 16" x 16" x 8" are permitted.
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