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Tickets & Entry
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Have your digital tickets ready or know where to pick up box‑office will‑call near Gate 1. Arrive about 90 min before doors open to beat lineups.
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Save-On‑Foods Memorial Centre scans tickets and bags before entering — no re-entry once you leave
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Travel Booked?
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Confirm ferry (Tsawwassen ↔ Swartz Bay) or Helijet must‑book departures. In town, buy the BC Transit DayPASS (~CAD $6), valid for unlimited local buses all day. Kids under 12 ride free; Umo App or cards accepted.
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Order ferry tickets early—Saver Fares sell out fast during shoulder season.
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Hotel Confirmed?
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Stay around downtown or Inner Harbour to walk or hop a quick bus to the venue.
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Book your hotel together with tickets—SOFMC events often fill nearby hotels.
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Weather Prep
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Typical mid‑September highs: ~19 °C, lows near 10–12 °C, with 8–11 rainy days a month; bring a waterproof jacket.
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Add a compact collapsible umbrella—not burdensome at night but helpful in case of a parade of pop‑up showers.
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Packing Essentials
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Bring ear protection—SOFMC sound levels can be loud. A light jacket is ideal for harbour breezes.
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Foldable foam plugs are discreet and concert‑friendly.
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Access Needs
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Reserve accessible seating or parking in advance and let the ticket provider know about any mobility needs. An attendant ticket may be permitted for free.
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Ask for the printed Accessibility Pamphlet at Guest Services on event night.
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Bag & Entry Policy
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Only small, clear purses or clutches are permitted. Large backpacks, selfie‑sticks, flags, or balloons are prohibited and may be subject to search or confiscation.
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Store larger bags in your car or secure hotel storage before heading to the venue.
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Security & Re‑Entry
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Expect a bag search and metal detector screening. Once inside, you won’t be allowed back out and in again.
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Grab concessions or merch in one go—heading out means you won’t get back in.
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Alcohol Purchases?
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If you look under 25, BC law allows vendors to ask for photo ID to verify your age before serving alcohol.
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Have your Canadian or passport photo ID on you—no guesswork needed.
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Nila Abasian
Alireza Moghimehfar
