If you’re in the standing pit (general admission), you’re one of about 5,000 sweaty bodies. It’s chaos. You’ll lose your friends.
If you’re in the upper tier, you’re one of 6,000 distant souls. The view is steep, but the sound is crisp. You feel like a bird watching ants.
How Many People At The O2 Arena? – BCUPBU
The VIP boxes hold only 400 people each. You get a private bar. But you miss the crowd’s energy. Trade-off.
The Legend Of The 20,001st Fan
Here’s a urban myth. They say one security guy counts every ticket. If you sneak in, they know. The 20,001st person gets thrown out.
Actually, that’s not true. The fire marshal would kill them. The real rule is no more than 21,000 with staff included. So don’t try it.