VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. — Concert season is just around the corner, and music lovers heading to the amphitheater in Virginia Beach should prepare for new regulations that have been rolled out since last summer.
In an Instagram post in November, the Veterans United Home Loans Amphitheater announced concert-goers could no longer bring their own lawn chairs but could instead opt to rent some from the venue. According to the announcement, guests could reserve chairs or a blanket ahead of time and pick them up the day of the event.
Concertgoers like Taylor Stewart and Betty Spencer say they are excited for this new venue.
"If we have a blanket or something, that suffices. I’ll stand or whatever. I don’t feel like I need to sit in a lawn chair. " Stewart said.
"In the summertime when it’s warm, it’s nice to be out on the lawn with everybody mingling and sitting on the moon listening to music,” Spencer said.
Ariette Jenisca says she hasn’t been to the amphitheater in years but the new policy wouldn’t deter her from coming back for a show.
"It’s convenient because now, I don’t have to go with the lawn chair. I can just rent one sit down. I can have a good time and leave empty-handed," Jenisca said.
The amphitheater claims the change will improve entry into the venue and security.
The venue, which can hold 20,000 fans, features two seating areas: the fixed seating area beneath a canopy and a lawn area where guests can stand or set up chairs.
The amphitheater, which was previously called the Farm Bureau Live, was opened in 1996.
