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Policies & Procedures: Concerts

Clear Bag Policy

Guests may carry one clear bag that does not exceed 14” x 14” x 6” in size OR a small non-clear clutch/purse/wallet that does not exceed 6.5″ x 4.5″ in size. Exceptions will be made for medically necessary items or single compartment diaper bags (child must be present).

Spokane Transit (STA)

Take the Spokane Transit shuttle to events at The Podium! Route 11 conveniently stops directly across the street, offering quick access between downtown and The Podium. Route 4 also serves The Podium just a couple of blocks to the west, while Routes 27 and 28 are available to the east. To plan your trip from home or your hotel to The Podium, visit spokanetransit.com/trip.

Cashless Venue

Concessions and merchandise stands are cashless; all major credit cards, Apple Pay, and Google Pay are accepted. Please Note: We cannot serve alcoholic beverages to patrons presenting vertical ID’s.

Security Procedures

All guests will be required to enter through walk-through weapon detectors. Please leave ALL weapons at home, including firearms, knives of any kind, and wallet chains. Re-entry is not allowed.

  • General Admission Floor

    There are two locations for GA Floor guests to enter: at street level outside the Box Office off Joe Albi Way which will lead directly onto the floor, or through the North doors at the Main Entrance. North doors guests will immediately proceed down the staircase once inside for floor access.

    General Admission Grandstands

    Grandstands guests will enter through the South doors at the Main Entrance, which faces Riverfront Park.

    View a map of the entrances here.

  • No outside food or drink is allowed.

  • Prohibited items include, but are not limited to:

    • Aerosols
    • Ammunition
    • Animals that are not service animals
    • Artificial noisemakers
    • Balloons
    • Bicycles/scooters
    • Camping gear
    • Chairs
    • Coolers and bins
    • Cushions with legs
    • Drones
    • Drugs and paraphernalia
    • Explosives
    • Fireworks
    • Flammable liquids
    • Glass
    • Laser pointers
    • Mace and pepper spray
    • Outside food and beverage (excluding water in a plastic or metal container)
    • Pocketknives
    • Projectiles
    • Signs with sticks (signs must be held by one person and no larger than 24” wide)
    • Strollers or Wagons
    • Toy guns
    • Umbrellas
    • Wallet chains
    • Weapons, firearms or anything that may be perceived as a weapon

    Possession of illegal items will result in confiscation. Non-illegal prohibited items may be returned to the owner's vehicle. The Podium Powered by STCU hires Contemporary Services Corporation (CSC) to perform public safety inspections. CSC may be required to discard illegal contraband.

    On-duty officers with the Spokane Police Department and the Spokane County Sheriff's Office may enter the venue at any time. Off-duty law enforcement with either agency may be vetted through their respective supervisors to receive access privileges for service weapons.

  • Professional cameras (typically those with detachable lenses), audio recording devices and video recording devices are prohibited at performances at The Podium Powered by STCU.

    Guests may bring personal cameras into The Podium as long as they do not have detachable lenses and are small enough to fit in pants pockets. Flash photography is strictly prohibited at events where it may cause a distraction to a performer.

    Podium personnel reserve the right to require that guests immediately check devices that were not detected at the point of entry. Specific events may allow an exception to the policy and allow specific types of recording devices.

  • The Podium Powered by STCU complies with the Washington Indoor Clean Air Act which prohibits smoking or vaping in all public places as well as 25 feet from any entrance, exit, or ventilation intake at a public place. This includes, but is not limited to: cigarettes, e-cigarettes, vape pens, and smokeless tobacco.

  • Guests are not allowed to re-enter the venue and/or parking lot after exiting a ticketed event.

  • All guests attending an event at The Podium Powered by STCU, including infants or children intending to sit on a parent's lap, are required to have an event ticket. Some events offer age discounts – please check with a ticket agent to inquire on availability for the event you are interested in.

  • With the exception of service animals, animals are not allowed in The Podium Powered by STCU.

  • We cannot serve alcoholic beverages to patrons presenting vertical IDs.

*Policies subject to change