Can You Take a Vape Into a Concert?

The pleasure that vaping gives could be a promising way to make unforgettable memories while jamming and dancing to the music in concerts. Listening to your favorite musicians, bands, or artists might seem like the perfect opportunity to use your vape and relax, but are vapes allowed in concerts? Will the venues let you? 

In this discussion, we’ll discuss what you should know about taking your vape with you to a concert so you know what to expect, including a glimpse at the policies. Let’s dive in!

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It’s understandable why there’s often some confusion over the rules or laws surrounding where you can vape, as each area has rules that you must follow. Every venue's rules on e-cigarettes will differ, so it’s essential to note the regulations of a venue before you attend a concert there.

While smoking from a tobacco cigarette differs from smoking from a vape, most venues listed as “no-smoking” will encompass both methods.

To illustrate those points, we’ve researched some of the world’s biggest concert venues. Interestingly enough, the rules on vaping vary. For instance, Radio City Music Hall and Carnegie Hall, both in the United States, prohibit the use of vapes anywhere within the venue. 

The most recent worldwide concert tour of singer Taylor Swift, “The Eras Tour,” does not allow vaping anywhere on the concert grounds. 

However, other concert venues are more lenient, such as the O2 Arena in London, which allows vaping in particular areas. There’s also this popular concert event in Tampa, Florida, the Sunset Music Festival, that permits refillable vaporizers. However, the organizers require attendees who vape to empty their tank and seal their e-liquids.

Despite the rule mix-up, note that before attending a concert, you must look up the venue’s vaping rules so you understand what’s allowed ahead of time, including what items you can bring in and their vaping policy. This will help prevent you from running into any unpleasant surprises.

If you’re a regular concert-goer, knowing where you can and can’t vape indoors, especially regarding the regulations for Canada’s top music venues, will make life easier. 

Below, we cover the policies of a few different venues. For the most up-to-date information, consult the venue directly to ensure nothing has changed. If you don’t see the venue you’ll be attending listed here, consult them directly to discover their policies.

The Scotiabank Arena is an excellent multi-purpose venue in downtown Toronto. It hosts contemporary artists, comedians, and groups such as Ricky Gervais, Doja Cat, and Sam Smith. If you’re likely to attend an upcoming performance, you may wonder if you can use your vape inside the venue. 

The answer is no. The Scotiabank Arena lists itself as a smoke-free building and mentions on its website that this includes using e-cigarettes—so all restaurants, suites, lounges, and concert rooms have a no-smoking policy. 

It’s also crucial to note that the venue has a strict re-entry policy, meaning fans who leave the building to smoke won’t be allowed back in. Anyone found smoking their vape will be asked to leave immediately and may be given a fine.

Centre Bell is an exciting arena in Montreal that hosts a range of exciting artists, such as the Arctic Monkeys, Lionel Richie, and Rod Stweart. Whether going to enjoy a concert or to catch a Montreal Canadiens ice hockey game, you’ll need to know the regulations for e-cigarette smoking before you go. 

The Centre Bell has a strict no-smoking policy and explicitly lists vaping as a smoking method, and it’s clear that nowhere indoors can a person vape. 

In addition, the venue does not have a coat check or an area where you can leave items not allowed inside, so it’s best to leave your vape at home for now and consider this your break. 

Rogers Arena, with a capacity of 19,700, hosts many exciting shows, including sports games, comedy, and music. From Rod Stewart to Drake to Iron Maiden, it’s safe to say this venue hosts for every taste, but does it accept vaping indoors? 

Smoking of any kind inside Rogers Arena is strictly prohibited, including e-cigarettes and vaporizers. It’s also important to note that there aren’t any designated outdoor smoking areas, and like Scotiabank Arena, there aren’t any in-and-out privileges. They also ask that if you want to smoke before entering the building, you stand at least six meters away. Any attendee caught breaking this rule will immediately be ushered out of the venue. 

There are various reasons why some concert venues are strict against the use of vapes. As much as possible, the owners of those concert venues want to preserve the integrity of the place. Primarily, their purpose is to serve as a proper location for the concert, and you surely won’t be there just to vape, will you? 

Also, the owners of those venues are mindful of the other attendees. Of course, not everyone who came to the concert or event was a vape user, and despite efforts to break the stigma, it still exists. 

The approaches here are control and patience. A concert lasts just a few hours, not even half a day, and compared to the time freedom of vaping once the concert is over, it wouldn’t hurt to give up vaping and just enjoy the concert as it is, would it? 

However, if the habit calls and you can’t control the urge, be sure to still follow the rules. Some concert venues are more lenient and have designated areas where you can vape. But you still can’t sneak in the device. If the venue is near a mall, take advantage of the baggage counters, where you can leave your vape inside a separate bag or pouch. 

Or, if you are bringing your car, you can leave the device inside before you enter the concert venue. Otherwise, you can temporarily sacrifice and opt for alternatives, which we’ll discuss next. 

If you can’t find smokeless vape pens, some of the most recommended alternatives to vaping during concerts are nicotine patches, gums, and edibles. Patches are applied on the skin, not inhaled, but can provide you your nicotine cravings. 

Gums or lozenges work as regular gums, but can give a nicotine kick, while edibles are also a discreet way to get the same effects of vapes but without the device. Treat your attendance to a concert as an opportunity to take a break from vaping. Remember, everything that is too much is also bad. 

Can you bring vapes into concerts? Yes and no. Concerts are for everyone to enjoy and should always be a safe, joyous environment. Many concert venues don’t allow smoking or vaping, so it’s essential to look up in advance what to expect at the venue you’re attending so you’re prepared. 

If the venue you’re attending doesn’t allow vaping, don’t let that stop you from restocking your favorite vapes from our selection at RELX today so you can enjoy your vaping experience at home after the concert!