Bank Of America Pavilion Bag Policy

You know that feeling when you’re all excited for a concert at the Bank of America Pavilion (or, as the cool kids call it, the Leader Bank Pavilion), the summer breeze is perfect, your friends are ready to sing along to every single song—and then you get to security and realize your cute little crossbody bag is suddenly public enemy number one? Ugh. Let’s avoid that drama, shall we? Here’s your ultimate, no-stress guide to the bag policy, because we have better things to do than argue with a very nice security guard about purse dimensions.

First things first: the rule of thumb is clear bags only. Yep, you need to see through it like a window into your soul (or at least your wallet and lip gloss). The Pavilion says your bag can’t be bigger than 12″ x 6″ x 12″. That’s roughly the size of a medium paperback book, if the book were made of plastic and had your keys inside. Pro tip: grab a clear stadium-approved tote from Amazon for like eight bucks—it’ll save your night and make you look like a prepared, savvy concert-goer. You’re basically a VIP now.

What about tiny bags? A small clutch or wristlet that’s no larger than 4.5″ x 6.5″ is allowed, even if it’s not clear. So yes, you can rock that sparkly little thing you bought on impulse—just as long as it’s basically the size of a wallet. Anything bigger? Into the car it goes. Or, you brace yourself for the long walk back. Either way, leave the oversized tote and the “emergency sweater” at home. Trust me, you won’t need it.

And please, for the love of good music, leave the professional cameras, umbrellas, and outside food or drinks at home. The venue’s cool with one sealed water bottle (non-glass) if it’s under a liter, but that’s it. No snacks, no giant purses, no life-sized poster of the lead singer (yes, someone tried).

Here’s the uplifting part: once you follow this simple bag policy, you walk through security like a breeze, grab your overpriced but delicious lemonade, and find your seat. The lights dim, the crowd cheers, and you realize—you did it. You planned ahead, you didn’t have to run back to the car, and now you’re 100% present for the magic. So go ahead, sing too loud, dance a little off-beat, and know that your tiny clear bag has your back. You’ve got this. And the night? It’s gonna be unforgettable.