Can you bring a 16 year old to an over 18s concert?

As per the ticketing website "Strictly over 18's - ID Required". There's no allowance for under-18s being accompanied by a guardian.

Of course, it's possible you could show up and not be stopped at the gate. It's also possible that you are stopped, and you would have no argument - the terms are clear. And then you would have lost the money on the tickets and still not gotten to see them

Yeah go for it - just stick together like glue when entering and only you present the tickets not her - don’t bring nap sack bags or anything that would prompt a second glance or a search which might expand into an ID check - if challenged, assertively state she’s your daughter and look shocked to be even asked the question - it would be terribly bad luck if as a parent accompanying they’d turn her away

It’s called rocknroll baby 🤪

Kilmainham have pretty tight security, single file bags open on tables. If the gig is over 18’s and no mention of over 16’s accompanied by an adult I’d imagine it’s for insurance or licensing. There will be gardai there. They will want to keep their license so I’d imagine all staff will be told to check on border line or below. That’s a lot of imagining but that’s my tuppence.

I’d go with her, but expect to be refused. Anything after that’s a bonus.

Its not against the law no just against the organisers policies.

Hi funkyship,

How did this turn out for you? I'm in the same boat, Niall Horan at Kilmainham, 15 year old would love to go but concert over 18s. Would be interested in hearing if you went ahead 🙂 Thanks

You'll be fine on kilmainham but definitely not in the academy

Concert promoters have to abide by Alcohol licensing laws and for event licensing laws. If they don’t abide by legislation they can be arrested, charged and ultimately a promoter caught repeatedly will no longer get approved for events.

There is strict laws on attendance of underage people where alcohol is served.

Outdoor events legally require licences from local authority and these licences always have multiple conditions on them and one of which is always about age of attendees.

the reason why nearly all festivals ban 13-18 is that it’s a sticking point/makes life difficult with local authority’s as we all know that teenagers will easily find booze at a festival and no promoter/local authorities wants to deal with news stories and uproar about drunk teenagers at a music festival.

Thanks so much for replying 😊

Thanks a mil! Need to swap standing for seating so but that's the hope and plan.

The law is about serving underage.

There is no law prohibiting a 16 year old attending a concert or other event or pub even when alcohol is served.

The age restriction is a promoter restriction as teens tend to be immature and may preload on alcohol.

It is not a legal restriction

...probably get away with it, but also may not, hope she enjoys it, i really like the idea of all age gigs, so what if adults cant drink at them....

Well, you haven't heard any complaints you mean. Have you heard much at all since :) Hope the 6yo had ear plugs.