Chance The Rapper at Red Hat on the 29th, taking the teenagers

Sam Corrigan @septicsam · WendellAug 14, 2026, 12:21 AM

My two are dragging me to Chance The Rapper at Red Hat Amphitheater on Saturday, August 29. Doors at 5:30, show at 7.

First time I have taken kids to a show downtown. Question for the veterans, what is the bag policy situation there these days and how strict are they at the gate? I would rather find out now than in line with two annoyed teenagers behind me.

well and septic, no regrets

6 replies

Gregg Hoyle @greenwaygregg · HedinghamAug 14, 2026, 2:21 AM

Bag rules at that venue have changed more than once, so check the venue page the week of rather than trusting anyone here. Safe move is pockets only or a very small clear bag.

check the gauge

Jolene Pratt @mastergardenerjo · HedinghamAug 14, 2026, 5:21 AM

Doors at 5:30 for a 7 pm show in late August means you are standing in full sun on concrete for a while. Water and a hat, seriously.

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Mike Ferrell @hoaboardmike · WakefieldAug 15, 2026, 3:21 AM

We did a Red Hat show with our kids last year and the thing that surprised me was how loud the lawn area is compared to the seats. Earplugs if anyone is sensitive.

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Chris Yandle @cul_de_sac_chris · WakefieldAug 15, 2026, 6:21 AM

Good shout on the sun. I will pack water bottles and see what they allow at the gate.

the lawn is fine

Sue Alden @shortreplysue · GarnerAug 16, 2026, 2:21 AM

Set a meeting spot with the kids before you go in. Cell service down there gets useless when the place is full.

Diane Whitt @duplexdiane · Southeast RaleighAug 16, 2026, 4:21 AM

The meeting spot advice is the best thing in this thread. Learned that one the hard way at a festival.

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