Best time to get to MSG for GA

[CEVSS]

Have 2 GA tickets for 7/23. My bro is driving from MA, bringing his oldest (14)--her first concert. What time is best to get on line so she can see?
Thanks.

Edited July 18, 2015 by CEVSS

[mike7man]

Unlike prior tours, getting in the GA line super-early really isn't necessary (because GA ends up spread across essentially the entire floor due to the stage/walkway/b-stage arrangement.  I'd say if you're there by, say, 4:00 or so you could get a really nice spot, and even later than that you'll be OK.

[JitterbugBaby]

FWIW, I got there around 11am both Saturday and Sunday (7.18 and 7.19), and I was on the rail one night and 1 back from the rail the other.

[CEVSS]

Thanks! I appreciate it. 

[Mia10010]

FWIW, I got there around 11am both Saturday and Sunday (7.18 and 7.19), and I was on the rail one night and 1 back from the rail the other.

Wow, I bow to your devotion to the band - we have been having some horribly hot and humid weather this weekend, so that can not have been fun!  But I guess all was forgotten once the show started, right?  :-)

 

Was it just me, or did you find Sunday's show even better than Saturday's?  I thought they were both terrific, but just even moreso on Sunday.

[laurabw]

FWIW, I got there around 11am both Saturday and Sunday (7.18 and 7.19), and I was on the rail one night and 1 back from the rail the other.

Wow. How many others were there at that time then?

[abluerwhite]

People have gotten great numbers (below 100) arriving the morning of the show. People have gotten rail who arrived right before or right after the GA line went in. As long as you don't have a very specific spot in mind you don't need to get there super early.

[JohnTheGreek]

I probably won't get there until 5-6pm (after work).  Will I have a problem with GA tickets?

[abluerwhite]

No. GA line went in around 6:45 the first night, 6:15 the second night (due to the heat). You will still get a decent spot, however the E and I stages fill up quickly so best bet is the catwalk.

[CEVSS]

Thanks everyone for the 411. I appreciate it.