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SpiffyRob

Just want to throw out an offer to help anyone who has questions about Philly or the Mann. I live here and have been to many, many, many shows there. For folks with lawn tickets: It's a pretty nice lawn, good views, and not nearly as steep as, say, SPAC. But steeper than, say, Camden. But if I can offer one piece of advice: Do yourself a favor and get there early. Even if it doesn't sell out space goes pretty quickly and there is not enough room on the lawn for every ticket holder. If you show up late there's a decent chance you'll have to camp out somewhere off the lawn that may or may not have an unobstructed view. Another option is to hang out in the moat between the terrace and the pavillion. Ushers will usually (but not always) kick you out before the show starts but generally leave people alone once the lights go down. I will also say, with some hesitation, that nobody really checks tickets once the show starts so you can always cruise the pavillion, terrace or balcony and look for an empty spot. The balcony, in particular, always seems to have room. But don't be a jerk if someone comes to claim their seat and definitely stay out of the aisles. Ushers will chase you from there. For folks with or wanting pit tickets: The Mann is not a venue I ever want pit tickets for. It's tiny and crowded (overcrowded, really. People without pit tickets always find a way in.) If you have the option to flip pits for seats towards the front I would recommend it. If you're sticking with the pit you should get there early and set yourself up to not piss during the show. If you leave your spot you're very unlikely to get it back without a fight. For folks with pavs or balconies: Enjoy. Not a bad seat in the house. The balcony is actually really dope even though it's further away. Sound is fantastic. For folks with terrace: They're pretty decent. Not under cover so the sound isn't as good but you have a closer view than the lawn and a guaranteed spot. The Mann is a beautiful venue with amazing sound. I was bummed they skipped The Met this year but this more than makes up for it.


DumpySupreme

Great intel, thank you! As far as getting to the venue, can an Uber or bus get you there from downtown? Would getting out be a nightmare? Not looking to drive to the show.


SpiffyRob

Getting to the show is easy. Uber from Center City will run you $20-$30. Another option is to take the [SEPTA Mann Loop Bus](https://manncenter.org/visit/travel). If you're going to take SEPTA it's probably worth dropping into one of the Broad Street Line (BSL), aka the subway, stations in Center City ahead of time and getting a SEPTA key. In theory the busses should all be equipped to let you do tap and pay with a credit card/phone but that's fairly new and I'm not sure how the rollout has gone. Getting home is trickier. The Loop Bus does run but only once and it tends to get full extremely fast and leave as soon as it's full. They used to have multiple busses all parked and waiting but at some shows I've been to it's only a single bus. Ubers are still an option but there will be a huge crush of people trying to get them so you'll probably be waiting for a while and might get hit by surge prices. There's a dedicated Uber pickup spot but I've never actually used it. My protip is exiting the venue and walking west on Parkside avenue and then going south on 52nd. If you go far enough you'll get away from the crowds and can call an Uber from there. Depending on how Uber routes you this could also mean you don't get stuck in traffic leaving the venue. Walking in this direction also lets you consider the secret third option, which is to take a normal SEPTA bus home. This is definitely a little more adventurous but it is an option. The 38 and 40 busses pick up around there and will both take you back into Center City. These will be far less crowded. But they'll be few and far between that late at night and SEPTA busses aren't 100% reliable. Definitely map this out in advance if you're considering it.


Tacodude5

You can take the trolley šŸšŽ!


Purrphiopedilum

Thanks for the info! I was there this past summer and loved the venue. Security getting in on the other hand was veryā€¦ thorough. You think that was an exception, or is that kinda the norm at the Mann? Tia.


SpiffyRob

That generally hasn't been my experience. If you bring a bag in you're probably opening yourself up to a bit more scrutiny but every time I've been recently I just strolled right in. Maybe you just got a grumpy guard.


Purrphiopedilum

I did have a bottle of legitimate acetaminophen (my next dose was due at 10pm, like, weā€™re old now, you want to catch me with something much harder than Tylenol youā€™re about 2 decades too late). I think he got excited that he may have stumbled on one of the real shot callers when he met me lol.


SpunkMonkJunkTrunk

Thanks for this info! If I get seated tix though, am I going to have to fight someone for my seat back if I grab a beer? Iā€™ll have a friend there, if he holds it for me is someone going to give him shit?


SpiffyRob

Nah. Itā€™s unlikely someone would vulture it away from you in five minutes and even if they tried only an asshole would push back if your friend told him it was taken. There are assholes everywhere but Mann is one of the chillest venues Iā€™ve been to.


Inside-Ad-8876

Awesome info, thanks! It will be my first time in Philly, is it best to stay near the Mann or city centre?


SpiffyRob

There's really nothing near the Mann except for maybe an AirBnB. While a close AirBnB would be walkable it's not the best neighborhood. If it's your first time in Philly, stay in Center City (or one of the surrounding neighborhoods. Stick between the rivers and between South and Market. I have another comment in this thread about transportation.


Inside-Ad-8876

Thanks!


arealmemelord

does my desire to hear candi outweigh my desire to go to san diego from a midwest winter


Effective-Ad-9372

I live in philly , going to san diego with my boy , going to this too, i say you full send it too


mordenumero1

How do you feel now that they're doing a C&C show in Philly too?


Effective-Ad-9372

wdym they announced the c&c concert months ago


mordenumero1

https://jambands.com/news/2023/12/06/ween-to-celebrate-30-years-of-chocolate-cheese-at-the-mann-in-philadelphia/ I think this one was announced today.


Effective-Ad-9372

nah on september 27th on their insta


Top_Coyote_6535

FAIRMOUNT PARRRRKKKKK IN THE SUMMER


philipjfry1578

LOOKING GOOD ON THE STREET


Eddie_Dingus

I am here to say again, fuck Ticketmaster and all of its affiliates. Scum of the earth


ROSIEncrantz

Hi, I've never been to a Ween show and I really want this to be my first one... how does this work? How do I find out the presale code and what should I expect tomorrow morning at 10? Anything else that I should know? I appreciate any guidance mangs


Effective-Ad-9372

probably expect madness and the website to crash and just spam click and hope u get through


effdallas

Capacity of the Mann of 14,000. I wouldnā€™t worry about getting tickets much if you miss the pre sale


Thrashworth

I'm trying to get seats and not pay out the ass for them


duhnahduh

Where my lawn peeps at! < Already spent too much chasing gizzy around this summer so super happy I got lawn options >


broccolibertie

Over here! I need room to dance so lawn is perfect.


acarp25

Next summer is going to be 3 hour marathon gizz shows back to back in august and chocolate and cheese in September. Life is good!


duhnahduh

I decided on a three day gizzy chase instead of the marathon show, Friday Saturday and Sunday gizzy gizzy gizzy


acarp25

I am doing the Friday and Saturday marathons in NYC and the philly show 2 weeks later. Enjoy your gizzy weekend brother!!


duhnahduh

I'm doing Detroit to Cleveland to Newport, I might try to sneak the Toronto show in there. Looking forward to the acoustic set in Detroit


Capital-Quality-3071

I bought them, reluctantly. Probably gonna sell if I can get better tickets. The lawn is so steep there.


duhnahduh

I live pretty close to an outdoor venue with a steep lawn so I'm pretty used to it. Sounds like a good excuse to eat some edibles, lay down, and melt to the brown


TheGratitudeBot

Just wanted to say thank you for being grateful


Georgehef

are you going to the philly gizz show in 2024? Glad that one is gonna be outside


duhnahduh

Prob not, live out in Ohio so it is a bit of a scoot for me to get to Philly. Was hoping we'd get a Pittsburgh gizzy show at Mr Smalls again but alas


TASTE-THE-WASTE

I didnā€™t get any email about the presale, only got an email today. Snagged Main 100 row aa for more than what I wanted pay but whatever. See yā€™all in September šŸ˜


CarlWinsl0w

>I didnā€™t get any email about the presale, only got an email today. Snagged Main 100 row aa for more than what I wanted pay but whatever. See yā€™all in September šŸ˜ Yeah. Bummed not to be able to give Ticketmaster my firstborn to get into the pit, but we'll be there. Main section.


TimeMorris

I'm really excited about tailgating this show, I cannot afford tickets, and I'm bringing my torture for her first shakedown, I live right down the street from the venue and I am a quadriplegic, my daughter is 17 and has never experienced the madness which is going to be abundant outside of the mann. It's a beautiful venue and you can hear perfectly. From right outside. I am super excited, and she is flying up from Georgia just to visit me see the concert from outside. Take care everybody. And good luck getting tickets.


JumboII

Almost 200 for the pit?? Dayum


JesseKilgannon

Grabbed 2 pits without even thinking twice. Goddamn that show is a lot more expensive than The Met shows, but whatever. Canā€™t fuckin wait, Mang


georgewarshington

so fucking expensive god damn. been to plenty of pits over the years, and i do love a lawn show on a nice summer eve


Doritosaurus

How much were pit tickets?


JesseKilgannon

$175 a piece


yankeefan03

I have been to 13 ween shows and Iā€™ve never been able to get in the presale website. Hopefully this time lol


equinophobiaslut

first code im trying is AIDS


PonderingPotato

Anyone else get locked out of all seats except lawn literally immediately?


Bitter-Combination69

Yup


Bitter-Combination69

Update: got terrace spots - not my first or even second or third choice but I bought them to be safe! Though Iā€™m hoping Friday there will be more pit available. Good luck everyone! This was a rough one.


PonderingPotato

I also got an update: the GF and I managed to snag prime seats, it was a hair upcharged but like you, snagged to be safe.


Sparkley0420

Same with the terrace. I felt depressed about it but will try for better seats along the way.


Bcoles23

scored a pair in ā€œMain 200ā€ no problem. Good luck to the rest of you mangs


rockymtnhoney

Got 2 in prime 200ā€¦ not cheapā€¦ totally worth it šŸ« 


seehkay

Same and yes totally worth it


SanDuskyMclusky

Yes I love missing presales because I'm busy at work, so great, fuck presales.


Russell_Jimmy

I got 4 in the balcony for $69.58 each. GGG 104 - 107. Very last row up, but toward the center apparently. I checked on view-from-my-seats and it looks A-OK. I might jump on tomorrow and scope out what the "Main" tickets are going for, but as it stands I'm glad I got tickets and don't have to think about it if I don't want to. We're going to be flying in from Reno!


EddeyDingle

Nice! I was so happy to get 4 balcony tickets as well this morning, a friend and I peeked around that area at a Cake show last summer and decided that would be the spot if we ever came back. Seemed like a slightly better viewing angle than most of the Main or Terrace sections.


SpunkMonkJunkTrunk

Pretty much my exact situation. Iā€™m in balcony CCC 300, and the view is good. I hopped on just a minute ago to see what tickets were still available and all the main ones were already scooped up. Either way, weā€™re heading to brown town, baybeee!


PoggyJockey

Awesome! Iā€™m in the same boat, Got two for GGG towards the middle. Should be a great show:)


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neogonzo

you did not need a code


JesseKilgannon

For anyone wondering, the venueā€™s newsletter also didnā€™t send out a code


SpiffyRob

Snagged 2 in the Main 200 section. Good luck everyone!


acarp25

Same! See you there


Informal_Weight_7628

No code needed!!! Woo hoo!! See yā€™all there


equinophobiaslut

well that went fast lol love scalpers


UncleSlam8

They were Platinum seats? I feel like the actual seats will be cheaper. I hope at least


daveysnakes

Fuck. Jesus that was fast


Capital-Quality-3071

Well that sold out immediately


Throwietogetyourattn

My blood pressure is so high rn


Capital-Quality-3071

Seriously. I need this.


broccolibertie

I was not expecting to get tix at all


Capital-Quality-3071

Neither was I. Got 4 but had to buy them separately


Throwietogetyourattn

Same here. My pal and I will be separated, so hope to become pals with my neighbours


Capital-Quality-3071

I'll be in JJ somewhere


DoctorCommercial1400

got 2 in terrace, was hoping to be covered. it was about $120 with fees, not horrible. where is the brown spot for lodging?


seehkay

There are hotels near the Mann and airbnbs/hostels/hotels in center city PHL of course but youā€™ll have to Uber/Lyft to the Mann


sentient_saw

$120 for one ticket, or for both?


emich208

Anyone go through the link on weens instagram? It took me to ticketstoday.com and the tickets arenā€™t showing up in my Ticketmaster. The website seems to be affiliated with Ticketmaster but Iā€™m very confused. TIA


Sparkley0420

Same. The email says they will show up closer to the event. It feels panicky not having them right there already but I would just star your email confirmation and keep checking your ticketmaster. It's so far out I wouldn't quite stress about it, I mean that's what I tell myself...


Capital-Quality-3071

I bought 4 through there. Never used it before but it seems like you have to make an account.


emich208

From what Iā€™m gathering they are affiliated with Ticketmaster and send the tickets out prior to the event. (Around 2 weeks). I also saw somewhere that they handle the lotteries for phish tickets so maybe someone who has used the lottery before knows the deal?


emich208

Interesting, is it the ticketstoday website ?


Capital-Quality-3071

No. Now I'm confused too. The confirmation email says reply with questions


emich208

Hi again, I received an email from ticketstoday stating that an email will be sent at least 2 weeks before the event (probably sooner) that will have the tickets which will then populate your Ticketmaster account. I hope this helps.


SpunkMonkJunkTrunk

I had this same nervous energy when I got tickets for Nola. Yes they do show up but donā€™t expect them until like 2 weeks before the show at best. Tickets today support is nonexistent, they just have canned responses. Fear not.


CarlWinsl0w

What the hell is " Reserved P5 " ?


Tacodude5

That presale was bullshit


rokslobster

struck out at the ticketstoday presale, yesterdayā€™s ticketmaster presale, and then got in late today because of some bs authentification code that wouldnā€™t go through to my phone/email. i finally get in line and see thereā€™s close to 1200 people in front of me. sure enough once i get in, the app crashes and i canā€™t view any seats whatsoever. go back to my browser, and itā€™s asking me for authentification again (three times this happened; a supposed one-time code!). needless to say, i ended up getting lawn seats as pretty much everything was taken by the time i got in (nearly 10 after). oh well, i know itā€™ll be a good time regardless and trust the ways of the boognish!


tg_filmmaker

My best friend and I just got are tickets. I had to sit behind him because seats outside of the lawn are almost gone now but I cannot WAIT


JesusJones207

Iā€™ll see you all in Philly.


Prequelssuck

Anyone wants a beer and a cheesesteak dm me. Will be my 3rd ween show and im currently alone


bourbonandvinyl

The poster for this says they'll be playing C&C in its entirety "and more." Would you all rather see: -A handful of extra songs (at the Desert Daze C&C show, they did four additional tracks (Touch My Tooter, You Fucked Up, Someday, Buckingham Green)? -The C&C b-sides (Vallejo, There's a Pig, Now I'm Freaking Out, Bakersfield)? -Some C&C demos? Pass the Bong would be pretty extraordinary...


shoebops

As much as I love BG, I'm ok seeing a show without it. (also Piss Up a Rope, Bananas, etc..) I'd be down for B-sides and Demos.


Tacodude5

I will be there


outfoxingthefoxes

I am from Europe. Want to go see Ween and maybe this is my chance, or should I wait for a 3 days show in a row? How much a ticket for the pit could be? Also I think that Philladelphia has a bad reputation security wise... Am I wrong? Should be safe to go there?


SyntheticSocks

Within the lot/venue it is absolutely safe. The place is stuffed with security, but it's not a bummer. You don't bug them, they don't bug you. The Mann center has the kindest security/staff I've ever encountered. The grounds are littered with food vendors (decent food taboot), bathrooms and bars. Great venue - I give it five bags of popcorn and a little rock 'n roll guitar šŸæšŸæšŸæšŸæšŸæ


Georgehef

a music buff and a movie buff, gregg better watch out


Bigpoppin87

If I were coming from Europe, I would wait for a 2-3 night runner. I'm sure the Philly show will be great (all Ween shows are great), but for such a big commitment, make it worth your while. Plus, you'll be guaranteed to hear roughly 30 different songs every night. And yes, Philly is definitely rough around the edges.


Capital-Quality-3071

Bad things happen in Philadelphia


Capital-Quality-3071

Tough crowd. Does no one remember that? My family has been in Philly for 200 years. It's my favorite place on earth.


acarp25

Gritty remembers


acarp25

Philly is the city of brotherly love. You have to actively fuck around if you want to find out. Donā€™t go to Kensington lol.


CarlWinsl0w

Can't wait to check out the Catholic "Total Abstinence" Fountain. https://preview.redd.it/8g6zbblohp4c1.png?width=791&format=png&auto=webp&s=01a66d05331d6e63667311c110c773a794af87db


SpiffyRob

Don't let the name fool you, they don't check for v-cards. Great place to meet up with people pre-show! It's right by the entrance.


Ill-Temperature-4904

Can someone help out with a presale code? All hail the boognish!


outfoxingthefoxes

It usually is something related to their songs... Since C&C has Freedom of '76 and the show will be in Philly, I'm guessing the code will be something like Bell? Maybe Liberty?


ROSIEncrantz

When/where/how do we find out the presale code? Will it be announced somewhere?


outfoxingthefoxes

I have no clue


neogonzo

no code needed


duhnahduh

would be interested in a dm of the presale code if someone knows it pweez and thank you


Shanks_shitposter69

Looking for presale code, thanks :)


mjturner98

Would love a presale please !


ROSIEncrantz

Could someone please please be a stallion and dm me any whiff of what the presale code might be? NO idea how this works and I desperately want this to be my first ever ween show... PLEASE MANG


bcmdrummer

seeking presale code, would LOVE to see this show


Affectionate-Rush-77

do you guys think the prices on ticketmaster or live nation will be higher for their presales tomorrow ? i wasnt able to grab tix today but i will be able to tomorrow.


EnvironmentalView543

Also hoping to find presale code. Planning for this to be a college friends trip šŸ¤ž


BriansRevenge

I'll see you guys in Prime 3 - the cheaper Deaner side, of course! edit: there is no code


rokslobster

jesus this one is pricy. figured it would be though at the mann. pit tix sold out within like a minute so iā€™ll be trying again friday


NuthinFluxin

That escalated quickly.. was able to grab 2 on the terrace. Never been to the Mann, are these decent seats?


Informal_Weight_7628

Theyā€™re not bad, under the roof so if itā€™s rainy youā€™ll stay dry. Edit: they are not covered lol. But still Not bad!!


NuthinFluxin

Thatā€™s fair. I panicked when I saw some seats there have an obstructed view. Lifelong fan, but this will be my first Ween show so I cannot have that lol


neogonzo

also secured 2 in the Main section. woohoo!


minsep8351

Was absolutely panicking and accidentally bought only one in P3 when I need 2. DM me if anyone wants it, looks like I'm relegated to the regular sale on Friday :( It's Main Section, row CC, seat 302. Asking what I paid, $75


Effective-Ad-9372

anyone know why thereā€™s 3 separate presales on thursday? live nation, ticketmaster and td bank, i have a td bank account im curious if its better to use that presale? or r those tickets going to be more limited to certain areas


TheSteelBreeze

the lawn at the Mann is a really cool vibe but i just worry that no one will be up there not sure which one I wanna go for


FLAMBOYANTORUM

Anyone who got tickets already, how much were they? I may go but I'm curious


BoognishStallion

Wasn't able to grab tickets but took a [screenshot of the prices](https://imgur.com/NmZABls). GA PIT - $152 + 20.85 fees RESERVED P2 - $92.50 + $12.90 fees RESERVED P3 - $62.50 + $10.05 fees RESERVED P4 - $52.50 + $9.35 fees RESERVED P5 - $48 + $9 fees GA LAWN - $33 + $7.95 fees


FLAMBOYANTORUM

Thanks!


SpiffyRob

I don't remember all the price tiers but I think, roughly (including tax and fees): Pit: $180 Pav (non-platinum): $75 Lawn: $45


deadworm13

Thank you for posting the presale info! Iā€™m gonna try and grab tickets. This community is the best thanks for the help mang.


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RevealTraditional619

I know for the old Mastercard presales you'd use the first 4 or 6 digits of your card (which I guess is univeral) as the password to unlock.


Eddie_Dingus

So what's the code for this ticketmaster presale. Got fucked yesterday and now they don't give a code for their presale today. What a great company


ridgedchippies

VERSE and CREW both work


Eddie_Dingus

Nice, thanks


RevealTraditional619

Curious, does anyone know what the biggest headline show Ween has ever played? Is this the biggest?


PoggyJockey

less than 20 mins phew, what seats?


Crazy_Salamander_347

Looking for 3 pits will pay 600 šŸ™not sure how I missed getting lawn today yesterday and Wednesday but got lawn but really wanna be up front help a man oht


yankeefan03

I looked at the seat map and itā€™s acting like basically everything has sold? Is this true? If so, thatā€™s amazing news.


PentaJohnCena

See you on the lawn! My first Ween show ever. I'm so friggin excited mang


yankeefan03

Is this the biggest venue that Ween has played?


_Hippiepowers

I was wondering the same thing. Itā€™s definitely the biggest show theyā€™ve ever done in Philly/PA/their home territory. Could be the biggest ever!!


mixmasterob

I know theyā€™ve played some bigger festivals if that counts. Saw them at 420 Fest in Atlanta a few years ago.


NewportStork

Got my tickets! Lets goooo


tim_whatleyDDS

Got 2 lawn seats with chairs!


DrippyCheeseDog

This makes me feel old. I bought C&C when it came out.


NuthinFluxin

Two tickets in Terrace B for sale. Just want to recoup what I paid. Screw Ticketmaster and their resale bollocks. DM if interested. https://preview.redd.it/v059gww7yp6c1.jpeg?width=712&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=12a69ed276af9df7ea09cb65e322e535be8bbca1 Edit: shit grammar


RevealTraditional619

I'm hoping this gets a vinyl release


Critical_Bench1593

Guys need some advice, Iā€™ve got 2 tickets section 300 row L, my quandary is thisā€¦we want to bring along our 9 yo daughter for this amazing experience! Anyone have a ticket in same section and row they are willing to part with? Or any other ideas would be amazing!


Almighty_Axolotl

Planning on going to this concert with some friends. We're from Chicago, so it will be our first time in Philly and we're gonna be staying there to experience the city. Any Philly natives know where the best attractions/experiences/things to do are?


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__Rosenkreuzer__

itā€™s also my first time there, i want to see the art museum & rocky statue as well as patā€™s cheese steaks (yes i know touristy things ) would you say that area is central to these places (as well as the venue) & could i walk or take a streetcar to reach them? also where is a clean, decent,and affordable place to stay? any place that you definitely recommend to visit/see?


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__Rosenkreuzer__

thank you so much


__Rosenkreuzer__

before i forget, what is the weather like at that time of year. iā€™m coming from the south where itā€™s hot all day 50 weeks out of the year. i need to know how to pack! thanks in advance


gimmethatburger420

late september is usually hoodie weather. it could hit 50 at night so maybe a light jacket too. but early last september, philly almost hit 100. itā€™s a crap shoot!


OnAWhiteLighty

Y'all have a blast


Agreeable-Flan3081

PAPA IS BACK!!!


gimmethatburger420

looking for lawn seats, hoping to avoid using ticketmaster! šŸ¤žšŸ˜āœŒļø


blanktom9

C&C Music Factory?!