Capital Region Amphitheater Seating Chart

The Capital Region Amphitheater’s total capacity exceeds 2,500. However, the maximum capacity for any particular event will depend on the event itself, and can reach as high as 3,000.

Four sections of seating close to the stage comprise 500 seats overall, while there is space for another 300 patrons in the terrace section. Behind this is a large lawn area where more than 1,700 patrons can sit on blankets and lawn chairs.

So, as you can see, there are various tiers of seating at the venue. However, there remain distinct differences between them when it comes to the experience they offer. Here is a breakdown of those seating types and the main ways in which they do differ…

Orchestra 

The orchestra seats are those in the two seating blocks right in front of the stage. Securing a seat in either of these blocks – labeled ‘1’ and ‘2’ – will enable you to enjoy an especially immersive experience. You’ll be so close to the performers, you could almost feel like you’re right there on the stage with them!

This is also the place to be if you especially value sound quality. Everything from singing voices to the sounds of drums and synthesizers should emanate from the stage in stunning clarity. 

The orchestra section is made up entirely of reserved seating. This means that if you book orchestra tickets, you’ll select specific seats from the venue’s seating chart.

Lower bowl

You’ll also reserve specific seats if you book tickets for the lower bowl section. The lower bowl consists of two seating sections – labeled ‘101’ and ‘102’, which lie directly behind the orchestra.

The lower bowl is also positioned just above the orchestra level. So, people watching from the lower bowl get a clear view unimpeded by those patrons sitting in the orchestra section.

Otherwise, many practical benefits of the orchestra seats also apply to the lower bowl seats. When sitting in either type of seating, you can feel an intimate connection to the performers.

Terrace

The terrace seating sits behind the lower bowl seating. The terrace mainly comprises unreserved ‘general admission’ seating. The exception is when it comes to the wheelchair-accessible seating behind the large block of unreserved terrace seats.

Sitting in terrace seating for a show could be a good choice if you don’t want to feel either too near or too far from the stage. In other words, you want to strike just the right balance – immersed in the action but not overwhelmed by it.

Maybe you’ll be booking to see an act known to interact heavily with their audiences? If you’d prefer not to be part of that interactivity, the terrace can feel like a ‘safe distance’ from which to enjoy watching the show.

Lawn

The Capital Region Amphitheater has reserved lawn sections as well as general-admission lawn seating. With the latter, you’d book the tickets in advance but not select any specific seats or spaces at that time. Instead, it wouldn’t be until you arrive at the lawn that you decide where exactly you will sit on it to watch the show.

Of course, you might not want to sit directly on the turf. For this reason, the venue recommends that you use blankets or tarps to sit here. However, low-profile lawn chairs are also permitted near the top of the lawn. This is on the condition that when you use these chairs, you do not obstruct the view of other audience members.

Not only is lawn seating kind on your wallet, it’s great at fostering a more relaxed, sociable atmosphere. So, it can be a good option if you like the idea of getting to know fellow attendees before the show or during the interval. You’ve also got more room to spread out.

Accessible

Some of these seats are in the lower bowl, while others are lined behind the terrace and lawn sections. However, though Capital Region MU Health Care Amphitheater pledges “ample” accessible seating, it remains available on a first-come, first-served basis.

This means that if you anticipate needing accessible seating, you should reserve it in advance to avoid missing out. This is especially important if the event is likely to be more popular than most shows set to take place at the venue. Basically, if the event is likely to sell out quickly, the accessible seating is likely to sell out even sooner!

Which is the best type of seating to choose?

There’s the obvious question of how much you can (or are willing to) spend. As we’ve already mentioned, lawn seating is generally classed as a budget-friendly option. Conversely, the closer you are to the stage, the more you are likely to pay for the privilege.

Not that everyone would consider sitting in the orchestra or lower bowl seats a privilege. Think carefully about where you personally want to sit. Don’t feel under pressure to select a particular seating location just because lots of people act like it is objectively the best.

NOTE: The Capital Region MU Health Care Amphitheater seating chart displayed above can vary depending on the type of event. Some events may require unique or varied seating arrangements. When selecting your tickets you will be able to see the specific seating arrangement for that event.

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