Fedex Forum Concert Bag Policy

We’ve all been there. You’re vibing on the way to the FedEx Forum, mental playlist on shuffle, ready to see your favorite band. Then you get to the security line and realize you’re carrying a bag that looks like a small weekend getaway. It’s like showing up to a pool party in a full scuba suit.

Let’s be honest: the FedEx Forum concert bag policy isn’t designed to ruin your night—it’s just trying to keep you from smuggling in a small apartment. Think of it as the bouncer for your backpack, not your fun. If you know the rules, you skip the awkward pat-down and the “ma’am, that bag has to go back to your car” walk of shame.

The Golden Rule: Size Matters (More Than You Think)

The policy is simple: your bag must be smaller than a standard piece of printer paper. Specifically, no larger than 14” x 6” x 14”. That’s roughly the size of a medium-ish cat. If your bag looks like it could hold a full set of golf clubs, you’ve already lost.

They’re not being mean—they’re being efficient. Imagine trying to search 12,000 purses the size of air mattresses. It would take until the encore. So, bring a clutch, a fanny pack, or a small, very loyal tote bag.

The “Clear Bag” Situation

You’ve probably seen the clear plastic bags everyone’s carrying. They’re like the invisible cloak of concert gear—except everyone can see your gum, your lip balm, and your emergency cheese snack. Don’t fight it. Embrace the transparency.

A clear bag (12” x 6” x 12”) is your VIP pass to a headache-free line. It’s also a great way to show the world you’re a responsible adult who reads the website. Feel superior. You earned it.

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What You Actually Need to Survive

Don’t bring a giant purse. I once saw a woman try to negotiate with security about her “emotional support handbag.” She lost. The bag went back to her car, and she looked like she was mourning a pet. Bring only what fits in your pockets or that tiny clear bag.

Think: phone, keys, wallet, a credit card. Maybe a hair tie. That’s it. You are not going camping. You are going to scream along to a catchy chorus and lose your voice. Pack light or pack regret.

The “What About My Camera?” Question

You want to record the whole show for your Instagram story? Hold up. Professional cameras (the ones with detachable lenses that look like small telescopes) are big no-nos. Security will treat them like you tried to smuggle in a live duck.

Your regular phone camera is fine. The pro-level zoom lens you bought for a safari? Leave it at home. No one wants to watch a concert through your expensive lens while you’re standing in front of them. Be considerate, or be prepared to run back to the parking garage.

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The Classic “Oops, I Forgot” Moment

Here’s a story: my friend Karen (yes, real name) showed up with a canvas tote bag stuffed with a water bottle, a scarf, and a paperback novel. Security looked at her like she’d brought a beach umbrella to a library.

She had to walk back to her car, dump the bag, and stuff the water bottle (which is allowed, by the way) down her jacket. She looked like a smuggler. Don’t be Karen. Read the rules while you’re still in your pajamas at home.

The “Secret” Exceptions

Medical bags and diaper bags get a pass. If you need insulin or a tiny human’s diapers, you’re golden. Just be ready to explain everything to the nice security person. They’ve seen it all. They just want to get you inside so you can start dancing badly.

Also, clutch purses (small, hand-held, no strap) are usually fine if they’re under 4.5” x 6.5”. That’s basically the size of a wallet with ambitions. If your clutch can also hold a turkey sandwich, it’s too big.

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How to Win at the Bag Game

Arrive with empty pockets and a tiny bag. That’s the pro move. You’ll breeze through the line while the person behind you is trying to fold a duffel bag into a trash can. You are now the master of efficiency.

Wear a jacket with deep pockets. It’s not a fashion crime—it’s a strategy. Stuff your phone and ID in there, leave the bag at home. You’ll feel free, like a bird that doesn’t need a purse.

The Final, Very Real Advice

Don’t test the limits. Security at FedEx Forum is like your mom before a family road trip—they’ve seen every excuse. “It’s just a small bag” is not a magical incantation. It’s a lie they hear 400 times a night.

Be smart. Be prepared. And when you see someone in line trying to argue about a fanny pack that’s clearly large enough to hold a small dog, nod sympathetically. You were them once. Now you’re the bag-policy whisperer. Go enjoy the show.