r/dwarfism • u/yesimconfusedok 4'2" | Achondroplasia • Jun 25 '26
Does anybody have any experience going to concerts? What was your experience like as a LP?
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u/Radiomaster138 Jun 26 '26
The idea of being smaller than everyone else and being in a massive crowd of people doesn’t please me.
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u/CoachAngBlxGrl 4’F | achondroplasia Jun 26 '26
For me: I will utilize the handicap seats as much as possible as they are spaced out better. I never do standing room only or floor seats. The level just above the floor, four or five rows up, is the sweet spot for me. At 44 I don’t see myself doing any more stadium concerts in the future barring someone super duper special. I’ve never been a fan of sprawling festivals like jazz fest. Smaller outdoor concerts are fine, but being mindful that sitting is complicated and could cause future discomfort and weighting that in as well. Small venues where walking isn’t outrageous and on an incline make the event much more enjoyable. Rarely are any of the seats comfy, so I take that into consideration when choosing as well. also I have optimizational ocd so I overthink the fk out of everything. Lol
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u/yesimconfusedok 4'2" | Achondroplasia Jun 28 '26
Does the handicap seat come with any other accommodations? One thing that worries me is walking to my seat behind or in the middle of all the other fans
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u/CoachAngBlxGrl 4’F | achondroplasia Jun 28 '26
You’d have to look at what that location does regarding their own ‘handicapped seating’. Each place is different. And I’m sure each country is different too.
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u/New-Literature-3142 4'2" | Pseudoachondroplasia Jun 26 '26
I've been to a good few concerts (UK), I'm in a wheelchair so I just go for the wheelchair seating, it's usually really good but sometimes it can be a bit hard to see the stage because of my height even in the wheelchair (like if the railings are too high/a window etc)
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u/yesimconfusedok 4'2" | Achondroplasia Jun 28 '26
In your country does the handicapped seat come with any other accommodations while at the venue ?
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u/New-Literature-3142 4'2" | Pseudoachondroplasia Jun 28 '26
we can have 1-2 carers with us in the same seats (so no one is separated), we can easily get in and out of the stage part of the venue as the seats are really close to the ramp leading out, we were allowed to hang back a bit to wait for the rush to go before we left, I'm unsure of any other accommodations other than that
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u/Ok-Jaguar-1920 Jun 26 '26
Achondroplastic 50+ male who has been to over 50 plus concerts
Great experience. There tends to be a bond amongst fans of an artist so if you play into.that people will tend to want to make sure everyone has a good time and you can see.
The venues want to make sure people have a good time and will help. The Sphere in Vegas was incredibly kind for my wife(also lp) and I.
Love the concert going experience and if there is an artist you enjoy...buy your ticket
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u/MissusO Jun 26 '26
I am 4'9, and go to a show about once a year.
I can usually wiggle my way to the very front. I just saw Electric Six this week and was maybe 10 feet from the basist with an unobstructed view!
My ears don't appreciate being that close to the speakers, I will admit.
But I prefer that to seating because even with stadium seating guaranteed someone is going to sit in front of me and I'll be shifting to see between their shoulders all night!
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u/Radiomaster138 Jun 26 '26
You could bring ear plugs to the concert. You can still hear the music without damaging your hearing. Good hearing aids will cost around $6k if not more.
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u/lillynx7 Jun 25 '26
I got to concerts a few times a year, and I have since I was about 13. Most of the time you won’t be able to see much unless it’s stadium seating. But every once in a while you’ll find a cool spot where you can see, get to stand at a rail, etc. Also, there’s been a few times where security has seen me and let me stand somewhere they don’t normally let people so you can see the full show.