*please note this article is from experiencing the Gold Circle up to the year 2024. The layout changed in 2023 and was the same for 2024. Please scroll to the bottom of this article for updated layout or go to the BST Hyde Park Website here where the map can be found for each show by clicking on to tickets, the artist you are seeing (even if it says sold out) and then scroll down past all the ticket options and the map will be at the bottom!
From 2023, Gold Circle can now access the very front of the left hand (facing) part of the stage (see map) and Diamond are on the right (facing). This does make Gold appear a bigger area! This gives both Diamond and Gold the opportunity to be at the front.
Although it may be a nuisance for Diamond pass holders sharing the front with Gold, (because before Diamond had access to the front alone and Gold were behind them) they are still separate areas. There is more space in Gold with this new layout and you have the chance to be as close as you can. Diamond still has its perks as it gives you access to the American Express VIP Summer Garden which has a large area for more food options and bars and more toilets with less queues. There are lots of picnic tables and benches which is nice!
The VIP Summer Garden is much closer to the stage, in fact, it is directly next to the Diamond VIP area at the stage so you have more chance of getting food, drink and having a toilet stop much quicker than you would if you are a gold pass holder in the hydeaway. You can even see the stage from parts of the Summer Garden. The Hydeaway is a few minutes walk away and located behind the stage.
If you are a Diamond Pass holder, it is also best to exit from the VIP Summer Garden as the night closes because it gets very busy.
The Hydeaway is still worth it though. It has a lot of space, some great food vendors and a fair few bars as well as an ice cream van and more! There are plenty of seats and many fun photo ops. It also has more shaded areas so great to hide from the heat. Read more about the Hydeaway here.
More details on experience in Gold Circle below under original article.
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As someone who has gone to festivals since the 90’s, I was incredibly thrown by the introduction to ticket levels giving you access to different areas. The more you pay, the closer you are to the stage. This may have gone on back then too but not to my knowledge. I have always been against this in the past, I felt that it was unfair to those who couldn’t afford it and took away the fun of getting in early and standing at the front all day long. However, having now experienced both, I now look at it from different perspectives.
The cons, as I have stated above is that the cost is not really in favour for those with less finances but I do believe BST Hyde Park have payment plans in place to make this more affordable. Finances aside I am going to talk about the pros and cons of these Gold Circle tickets.
The Pros of the Gold Circle is a more limited capacity. For me, I felt at ease being able to dip in and out of the Gold Circle to do various things such as getting drinks and food and so on and not having to worry about getting/losing a good spot. The front of the section is of course going to be harder to get in and out of without saving a spot via a friend as it will be taken right away. Anywhere in the Gold Circle though is a good spot and we found sitting at the back against the back barrier was the perfect spot as it was easy to find each other when we went out and back in again as we didn’t have to push people out of the way by standing in front of them. In my experience of a few nights in the Gold Circle, it never got too crowded so we always had plenty of space (this is at the back). It seemed most places were spacious but I guess that also depends on the artist and how relaxed or rowdy their audience can be.
Another pro is, if you buy the Gold Circle ticket that gives you access to the VIP Hydeaway area (not the Summer Garden area) then you have a really nice and relaxed seating area with private bars and food vendors who rarely have a queue. I think every time I was in there the most to a queue was about five people. In that area was a large bar, a Pizza vendor, a Vegan vendor , Ice cream van and more. The prices of these vendors aren’t cheaper than the main area and the choices are limited but you can go anywhere in general admission and get food from there and bring it back to the hydeaway. There are a lot of seats and tables so most of the day you will find somewhere to sit and it really is quite peaceful. Some areas are even shaded which is needed.
Another pro is toilets, hardly ever a queue and much cleaner.
The entrance to the entire event (as in when you first arrive) for Gold and VIP Hydeaway is on the opposite end of general admission so you don’t have to walk a long way through crowds of people to get to the main stage as it is a short walk. The Hydeaway is literally on the left as you enter, although I think now there is a separate VIP entrance that gets you into the Hydeaway right away if you have a Hydeaway ticket.
The Hydeaway entrance from the main arena is close to the Birdcage stage and a merchandise stall (which often has less people queuing). Just look to the right if facing merch stall and left from the main entrance.
Gold Circle, Gold Circle VIP Hydeaway and the Diamond packages allow you entry one hour before general admission which also makes things a lot easier in terms of long queues to get in and a mad rush to the front of your designated area.
The prices…now these tend to vary per show. I think for Eagles, The Gold Circle VIP Hydeaway were around £170 each. This is quite different for Bruce Springsteen as are over £300 for that area.
Is it worth it! It really does depend on what you want from the event, how big of a fan you are of the artist, what your budget is and if your entire group or person whom you are going with is also willing to spend the money. It is fun to go alone too though as it is easy to make temporary friends in the same section if you wish to. I personally loved it and found it worth it for the artists I love but I also like less crowds, nicer toilets and less queues so it all works for me personally. It should be noted that I went as Media but having experienced this area, if it was an artist I loved, I would be willing to pay the price (within reason of course) as I like to be able to walk around with ease and get food and drink.
Have you been in Gold or Diamond circle? If so what did you think of it? Or are you curious to try it or don’t agree with it?
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How is the view of the stage from the Gold VIP Hydeaway section? We are considering getting BillyJoel Tickets for this summer.
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The gold section is the second closest you can get and I personally found it fine. It wasn’t crowded and was easy to get in and out of. If you want to be really close then Diamond is best but to be honest, in a place that big, Gold suited me perfectly. You are quite a way back if in general but it really depends what you want out of it. I am in gold most years as enjoy the swiftness of it. Hope that helps
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Hello Hannah, I am attending BST on July 4, 2024 and have questions around the four tiers within Gold Circle. Which one is best and or closest please? I hope you can answer in time, before my eventual booking 🙂 J
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Hi Jason, I can try and help! What did you want to ask?
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Hello Hannah, I am attending BST on July 4, 2024 to watch Morgan Wallen. I have questions around the four tiers within Gold Circle. Which one is best and or closest please, East or West is best? I hope you can answer in time, before my eventual booking 🙂 J
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As far as I am aware the tiers are just the price tiers which are same ticket but go up in price throughout the year! You are probably looking at Gold vs Gold Hyde away right? So the gold circle will get you close to the stage depending on arrival but to be honest anywhere is still good especially as you will be much closer than general standing! The hydeaway is up to you if you think it is worth it! It is nicer toilets and different food options on offer with seating and seperate bars! If you will unlikely be using the hydeaway then don’t buy the tickets with it as both gold circle tickets allow you same access in actual gold circle area. I hope that makes sense?
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Thank you so much Hannah,
Also your promptess!
So if I was to purchase say a Gold Circle T4 I would not be much better off, or better off, with a Gold Circle T1?
I presume I can move around within Gold Circle, although may not be able to dependent on the aforementioned tiers?
I just don’t want to buy the wrong ticket.
I’ll consider your recommendation on the Gold Circle Hydeaway.
Thank you.
Sincerely,
Jason Patrick
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Thank you for all your greatly appreciated assistance on this.
Which of the four Tiers, in Gold Circle, best suits West area?
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Hello Hannah,
What a great, and interesting, piece you wrote here and mentioning Vegan:
https://buildingourownnashville.com/2022/07/29/bst-hyde-park-the-gold-circle-is-it-worth-the-price/
In it ^, the start of the eighth paragraph, ‘you said’:
‘Another pro is if you buy the Gold Circle ticket which gives you access to the VIP Hydeaway area (not the Summer Garden area)’
So I ‘can’ access VIP Hydeaway with a Gold Circle ticket? Is this correct?
Thank you.
Sincerely,
Jason Patrick
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Hi, so the tiers are just price for early bird and so on. Not all gold circle allow access to hyde away unless stated on the ticket when buying it! I will have to amend that as was probably different back then! Thanks for pointing it out!
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You’re welcome.
You’re great!
Thanks for ‘all’ your help Hannah.
Good Evening.
Sincerely,
Jason Patrick
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You’re welcome! Enjoy Morgan, we will be there too
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Gold VIP hydeway for Pink was chaos! Very little signage to get to the right entrance in the park,staff didn’t know either. The hydeaway is nice but food poor quality and long queue despite the advertising it wasn’t.you queue once to pay them start all over again to collect the rubber chicken burger virtually inedible. Entering the gold circle is not via any dedicated VIP entrance just a big scrum of people trying to get in as it enters the main bit too, again no signage or staff pointing out VIP, by chance managed to push through and get the other side of the barrier,again couldn’t move, no exit channels within gold circle, packed in like sardines. One Gwen Stefani had done her set, gold circle just became a bit of a free for all as plenty managed to get in amongst all the chaos-evident from wristbands
Park -lovely, organisation of event from signage and VIP perspective-absolute shambles.
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Thank you for your comment! I was at Pink too and had a completely different experience there to previous years. I did notice it was chaotic and it shocked us and isn’t what it is usually like at all. I really don’t know what happened but I am hopeful that the rest of the events this year will be more organised as it has always been very smooth for us! I am actually glad you mentioned this as we did wonder if people who weren’t VIP managed to get in. It’s such a shame as isn’t the experience we usually have. We have always had so much space in the gold circle. It
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Thank you for the article! I’ll be attending Bruce Springsteen next week with my parents and I’m a bit concerned about them overheating. Are there any shaded or partially shaded areas to cool down? Traveling in from Texas and planning on hot weather! Would love any other tips or insight from an experienced festival goer!
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Hi Danny, thanks for your comment. Happen to be online so will reply right away! What tickets do you have? General, Gold, Gold VIp Hyde away, or another?
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Hello Hannah! We have Gold VIP Hydeaway
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Ok so yes plenty of shelter in the hyde away! Plenty of tables and chairs although they do fill up fast but people won’t necessarily stay for long. If your aren’t bothered about keeping the same spot all day in the Gold or Diamond circle then the Hyde Away is the best place to chill. It also has toilets a bar and food vendors and is near to the stage. In fact it’s just behind it so the walk from the hyde away to the gold circle is really easy! We spent a lot of time in there on Saturday as it was so hot! I would still suggest securing a spot for Bruce a fair bit before his set! We found standing up against the barrier at the back and sides to be the best for us! Have a good look around the stage area upon arrival and see where you think will be a good spot and try to get back there when you can!
If you’re from Texas though, will our heat even be comparable? I hear it’s very hot there? But just in case, you should be allowed to bring hand/pocket sized fans, bring a bottle to fill up with water at the filling stations and obviously a hat and suncream if you want! The queues for toilets do get bad even in the hyde away but they will be less busy in the hyde away and nicer.
Plan for food an hour before Bruce at the least as those queues get long too, even in the Hyde away.
I hope this helps! Do let us know if we can help with anything else and please let us know how your experience at the show went!
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This is brilliant! Thank you, Hannah, for taking the time to respond with such thorough and insightful information. I feel like I just got the inside scoop!
We will definitely check out the Hydeaway, it seems like an ideal base and rendezvous point. I too prefer to hang in the back during shows … my front guardrail days have long passed.
I greatly appreciate your time! I’ll let you know how it goes!
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Hi , what is the capacity fir the Gold Circle at Hyde Park and is it recommended to get there the hour earlier? Thank you .
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Hi, I don’t know on the capacity unfortunately. It’s difficult to say whether to get there early or not as it depends on if you want to be close or not! If the gold circle is the same layout as it was for Pink, then to get to the front you would need to queue up by the gates early. How long? I don’t know as people queue for hours! Events I have been to there I have just chilled out at the back or the side of the gold circle and arrived there just before each act. I’m sorry that I can’t be much helpful! I think it really does depend on the artist and how eager fans are to be up close!
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Hi Claire,
I was one of the ticket scanners for gold circle guns n roses BST event on Friday and can say that a large number of people piled in as entry opened (1.30pm) to get the best front spots in gold circle but I had access to gold circle later to watch Guns n roses and ended up about 5 persons back front the front. Depends what you want I guess.
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Hi. Do you know if Gold Circle tickets give you access to different bars/food areas to main arena, or is it just Gold Circle VIP Hydeaway that gives this access? Thanks
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Hi Dave, it’s just the hydeaway that gives you access to the private bar/food area as it is all in the hydeaway! In terms of food this year, I ended up getting mine in main area anyway as had more of what I wanted! Hope this helps!!
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Do you think it would be possible to get into the gold circle 1 or 2 hours before Springsteen gets on stage on Thursday? Or does access close at some point? Thanks{
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Hi, you can access the gold circle at any time throughout the show if you have a pass. Best time is between acts if you want to secure a good spot! Or even still, if in there you may be able to move to a better spot when acts before finish! Spingsteen starts at 7pm and I would recommend getting in as early as you can if you wish to be close but really anywhere is good there apart from at the very side of stage where the oak tree on stage blocks your view.
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Thanks so much Hannah! Does this also apply to the venue in general? I will not get off work until 4pm and could probably be in Hyde park by 5pm.
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Yes getting to Hyde park at 5pm will be more than fine! Many will be in the same boat so don’t worry!
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Thanks again Hannah! Appreciate that you’re taking the time to answer these questions when you should be celebrating the Fourth!
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You’re welcome! I am UK based so don’t celebrate it. I am just an attendee of BST too so have answered as best to my ability as am not part of the BST set up. All answers are based from experience of my being in attendance! Hope you enjoy the show!
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Hi, this is our first time at a concert in Hyde Park and we are in our 70’s. We have Gold Tickets for Bruce Springsteen on Saturday. How early do we need to get there to get a good spot, considering we may find it difficult to be standing all afternoon and evening! Also which is the best underground to get to Liverpool Street Station to catch the last train back to Suffolk. Have been told some of the underground stations could be shut or there could be large queues to get out of the ground so feeling a bit anxious
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Hi, ok so I just looked it up! You have to change at Holburn to get to Hyde Park Corner. I have heard about these tubes possibly being shut and overcrowded but i’d imagine hyde park corner would be open. If you don’t mind a bit of a walk. You can get the tube direct from Liverpool station to paddington and walk from Paddington to Hyde Park (the place not station) and vice versa. It’s à straightforward walk but about 20 mins. Your entrance with gold is furthest away too but it is an option as won’t be closed!
So Liverpool Street – central line to holburn and then piccadilly to hyde park corner (closest to your entrance)
Or Liverpool street to Paddington (vice versa) Elizabeth line.
It may be worth looking on google maps and select the walking man to see the route from pasdington to hyde park if opt to walk. I am probably really confusing you now
Another option would be to walk a little further to green park station as hyde park corner will be busier.
In terms of getting there early it really depends. I have rocked up a few minutes before a headliner and been fine whereas at P!nk it was pretty crazy!
I hope this helps. I am not an expert with London at all but please don’t be anxious!
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Thanks for the info, most helpful and I will have a look on google maps. , good idea!
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Hello. I am going to billy Joel today. I will be taking an Uber – I have gold vip hideaway and want to get there early. What should I tell the Uber/black cab about where to go to get in early. Which entrance? Thanks!
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Hi Larry in all honesty I don’t know but say hude park entrance as close to hyde park corner station as you can as your entrance should be around that area. I am afraid I don’t know the area well other than that! Hope that makes sense? I am pretty sure there is a massive gate entrance to the park but I have never driven in London so I don’t know! All I know is your entrance is close to Hyde park corner station. Sorry I couldn’t be better help
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thank you for this article. It is very helpful! Could anyone possibly tell me whether the gold circle has a roof or canopy please? Or if it’s just open? Many thanks.
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Hi, it’s just open and no canopy. The viewing platform has a cover I think
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Hi Hannah. We have Ultimate VIP Hydeaway tickets for Zach Bryan in June 25. The website says these tickets include complimentary food and drink in the private Ultimate HydeAway bar. Do you know what sort of food/drink (and how much food/drink) this entails? Thanks in advance! Hannah 🙂
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Hi Hannah, I have never done the ultimate VIP so am not sure I’m afraid. Sorry!
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Hi! can we bring a blanket to sit on into the gold area? Thanks!
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Hi Adi, last time it was fine to bring a blanket yes. As the last two acts play though it gets more crowded so I would advise not to sit down in case of being trampled on.
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Hi Hannah, Thank you for the article!
I’m going to see Stevie Wonder in July 2025, and it’ll be my first time attending a BST Hyde Park concert. I have to admit, the whole ticketing setup is quite confusing, especially when it comes to the different areas, ticket prices, and the map, which doesn’t offer much clarity for someone who has never been.
I ended up buying VIP HydeAway tickets because I thought the view from the Gold Circle would be better than from the Diamond View area. It looked like a larger space, which appealed to me. I’m not interested in being right up at the front; I prefer having a bit of room, and from what I could tell, even from the back of the Gold Circle you’re still more centered with the stage. So I figured it would be the better option.
However, after reading more on forums, I’ve seen people saying that the view from Diamond View is actually better, and that it’s closer to the Summer Garden and the toilets. That’s made me a bit anxious. Isn’t Diamond View more of a side angle compared to the back of the Gold Circle though? And how far is the walk to the HydeAway area/toilets?
I’m starting to worry that I might have chosen the wrong tickets. For a first-timer at Hyde Park, it’s definitely a bit overwhelming!
Monica
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Hi Monica, thanks for your question. So looking at the map for Stevie, it looks like it should be the same as last year. In my opinion, stage view wise, I didn’t feel there was much difference between Gold and Diamond at all. There is a lot of space too which of course gets more filled by the time of the headliner. In terms of Summer Garden, yes you are much closer from Diamond to Summer Garden which can be a lot easier but Hyde Away isn’t too far from Gold but is a short walk! I don’t think you have made a mistake especially view wise. I have had Gold every year and I haven’t had any issues. I would say to try to get your toilet stops done as quick as you can before Stevie and drinks too but there are bars near by anyway! I hope this helps? Don’t be anxious as it’s a fun day out and view wise you will be fine.
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Hi Hannah,
We have Gold Circle tickets to ELO this summer.
My mum can’t stand for very long and I’m concerned that there is not many places for her to sit?
Could you advise on this at all?
I know in the stage area there’s no where to sit apart from the floor but what about the surrounding areas with the food and drink stands?
Thank you!
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Hi Becky – how are you? Does your ticket have access to the Hydeaway? I am trying to remember the surrounding areas by vendors etc as not completely sure but if there are then there are very few. The Hyde away has plenty of seating so if haven’t access to that and is within your budget it may be with upgrading as would also give access to toilets which will have less queues.
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Thank you so much for your speedy reply!
I’m good thanks, you?
A friend bought the tickets for us so I’m not sure if ours include the hydeaway or not.
I think the tickets are sold out now, do you know if I can still upgrade or not?
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nearer the time, they can offer the option to upgrade but depends on capacity! Keep an eye in the app and emails as you may find out that way! I will see if I can find out about seats around other areas as it hasn’t been something I have paid attention to in the past but definitely will now!
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Hi Hannah, thanks for this article, we’ve just travelled to France from Provence to see Zach Bryan this weekend. I’ve taken HydeAway VIP Gold tickets, I’ve got seat numbers written down and I don’t understand anything any more, because I’ve just found out that it’s standing room only… We have our 11 year old daughter with us, I’m starting to wonder if this was a good thing…is it feasible with children? I took these tickets thinking that we wouldn’t be crammed in, but will we be able to sit down you think? without being squashed? It lasts all afternoon, I imagine like all the TSB programming, something that should be fun starts to become nerve-wracking! Thanks in advance for your advice. Audrey
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Hello, as far as I am aware it is all standing. It should only get really busy when Zach Bryan is on but there should be plenty of space towards the back fences of Gold Circle if worried and the view is still great from there. People tend to sit down against those barriers early on to save the space but even as he is on stage, there will be plenty of space to stand back there. That tends to be where I watch from. You should be fine to sit down during some of the other acts and there is always the hydeaway to hang out in when you don’t want to watch any music and just relax. Hope this helps.
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Thank you Hannah for your quick reply, I’ve just had an email to upgrade my tickets, but if you tell me it can be done, I’ll give it a go, when I see the price of Diamonds and Ultimates, my eyes bleed! I’m thinking that it’s day 2 for Zach and that on Saturday there’ll be a lot more people (I hope), will you be there?
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is the upgrade option for Diamond? If so, it won’t be much different as is also standing. You do however, I think, get access to summer garden which has more food options and is much closer than Hydeaway as hydeaway is behind the stage whereas summer garden is at the side of the stage so you can still see and hear the stage from there and of course means much quicker toilet stops and drink and food stops. The Hydeaway takes a few minutes to get to. I think there are seats in ultimate terrace upgrade but I have never experienced it. If happy to upgrade to ultimate terrace then at least you are seated and comfortable but depends on whether price is worth it to you?. I can only advise on past experiences in the Gold circle and have always felt fine standing at the back and I don’t think Sunday has sold out?? I am going Saturday.
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To tell you the truth, the price of the upgrade is more expensive than the VIP Gold tickets and it’s absolutely out of my budget (they’re offering me the diamond and ultimate), so we’ll have to make do! No, still no sould out for Sunday at the moment, you’re VIP Gold Hyde away for Saturday? Luckily there’s your blog, there’s NO information, I bought the tickets on AXS but I find that very limited, no plan, forced to look for everything myself! Can you tell us how it went? Do you have an instagram page where we can follow you?
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yes it’s ourownnashville. I plan to take some photos and videos this year if I can do will do my best to do so and to upload when I am there. I think you will be fine though, especially as your daughter is 11 and I have seen many kids her age and younger in that area. Morgan Wallen last year was really chilled at the back and even Bruce Springsteen a few years back I was completely fine. I love the Gold Circle, it feels exclusive because general admission goes back so far. I take my time in hyde away too and just chill. At 2pm ish when gates open, that area will be pretty much empty for majority of the day until last few acts. But again, it’s always been fine at the back so I wouldn’t worry too much. There will be a large VIP roof garden block in there and that has plenty of fencing around it which people tend to sit against also. Take a blanket for the day time, many people sit down in gold area in day time to chill
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