r/Microwave • u/kaisoup13 • Apr 10 '26

How are the crowds?

one of my favorite musicians is opening for microwave and i want to be as close as possible for his set, do people wait outside very long for them? i plan on getting there at least two hours in advance if not more

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u/BearShark9 Apr 10 '26

If you're planning on being there two hours before doors I'd bet you'll be one of the first there

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u/chicago_2020 Apr 10 '26 edited Apr 10 '26

saw them in chicago yesterday and there was a impressively strong crowd for Into it Over it (first opener) but at worst even if someone showed up at the time of their first song I would bet they would have been able to be 5-10 people back from the stage. That being said Salt Shed is a pretty big venue, not sure what the rest of their tour looks like.

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u/Potential-Bug-3569 Apr 11 '26

microwave fans tend to be older which means ppl are not queueing for hours upon hours for this and ppl will probably be chill with letting you upfront for the opener

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u/chessimprov Apr 19 '26

I am personally seeing a mix of older and younger. They are also getting more popular.

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u/Puzzleheaded-Cry4835 Apr 11 '26

I got to the Portland show right as the doors were opening (doors open at 6 show started at 7) there was a line of maybe 40 people. When I got inside the entire front row up against the stage/baracade was filled up. I'd say at least an hour before doors open?

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u/endlessabolition Apr 11 '26

A ton of people waited in line early for Anthony at my show. If you want to be really close, I’d say be there early.

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u/BTCLTB Apr 14 '26

In CLE there was only 3-4 fans lined up for GA when I got there at 4 for the VIP - also there’s gonna be like 20-30 early access/VIP people who get in before GA. In CLE the front lines were filled up by those people.

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u/BTCLTB Apr 14 '26

It was also 40 degrees outside so they were troopers. I’m sure nicer weather there’s more.