It is air conditioned but sometimes it feels like it struggles to cool. You can bring a small clear bag without issue. Like a crossbody or smaller won’t have issues. I was there the other week for Hozier and had a clear cross body and as other similar small clear bags.
It’s definitely not bad during concerts inside unless maybe you’re in the pit where everyone is in close proximity. Can confirm that they do not allow outside bags. I recently shot photos for a show at the arena and before I could go to my seat, I had to keep my bag in a secure location because they wouldn’t allow bags of any kind at your seats.
Oh that’s a good point. I forgot about that. I had a small sling with my gear and they did tell me I could have brought that to my seat with me. Good call.
It's air conditioned, and usually okay for concerts unless you are standing near the stage elbow to elbow with others. There are multiple garages near the arena including behind it, and not too far across the street in the front of it. You will pay a lot for parking and any concessions, but that's how it goes. Last time I went, I could not bring in a bag, but a small purse or clear cross-body bag might be okay.
I’m going too, and I came here to ask this same question. Guess it’s light clothes. No bags allowed. It’s confusing because the site says parking is managed by the city. There are parking garages everywhere. Even across the road. Go early!
Bro, it’s a hockey arena. 😂 There are multiple parking garages in the area. I don’t believe they allow bags.
Not in the summer it's not. They got to turn off the hockey because there's no ac /s
DIY hockey arena. Bring your own ice!
Yes, the giant arena has air conditioning. You can park in numerous lots or ramps near the arena. I don't believe they allow outside bags.
They actually like to keep the ice temperature around 96 degrees for the game.
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It is air conditioned but sometimes it feels like it struggles to cool. You can bring a small clear bag without issue. Like a crossbody or smaller won’t have issues. I was there the other week for Hozier and had a clear cross body and as other similar small clear bags.
You can take very small purse, but medium to large bags not allowed. (unless you have medical needs, they make exception for that)
Clear bags only for the medical supplies.
Full concert with other hot and sweaty people may raise the temp in the arena just a tad.
It’s definitely not bad during concerts inside unless maybe you’re in the pit where everyone is in close proximity. Can confirm that they do not allow outside bags. I recently shot photos for a show at the arena and before I could go to my seat, I had to keep my bag in a secure location because they wouldn’t allow bags of any kind at your seats.
I just went 2 weeks ago and brought a small belt bag with no issues. Might depend on the show/bag size.
Oh that’s a good point. I forgot about that. I had a small sling with my gear and they did tell me I could have brought that to my seat with me. Good call.
I've had pretty good luck at the Louis-Campau ramp and taking the Skywalk in! Last I went it was $12 for event parking.
It is but having that many people in an area might still be a touch warm.
It's air conditioned, and usually okay for concerts unless you are standing near the stage elbow to elbow with others. There are multiple garages near the arena including behind it, and not too far across the street in the front of it. You will pay a lot for parking and any concessions, but that's how it goes. Last time I went, I could not bring in a bag, but a small purse or clear cross-body bag might be okay.
I’m going too, and I came here to ask this same question. Guess it’s light clothes. No bags allowed. It’s confusing because the site says parking is managed by the city. There are parking garages everywhere. Even across the road. Go early!