some first hand experience
1. if you ever want to watch shows at the culture pavilion, you need a ticket. You can get tickets at the box office located at the west wing of the pavilion. Make sure you get it early.
2. No water or lighters allowed. But empty water bottles are okay. If you smoke and need a light, ask around someone will have one, also some places near the washroom have those car lighters.
3. wear good walking shoes. I did on average 12 hours of walking per day and my adidy's didn't cut it.
4. Pack light and smart. You will be runing alot and pushing through crowds or being pushed by crowds. so packing light will let you move faster more flee and agi

5. Bring a light jacket. Might seem stupid since its' 27+ during the day, but once night comes around temps can drop to the 10's. I just bring a hoodie so ya lol.
6. Always have a plan cause show times and tickets and all that stuff will be gone within the first hour or so. So you need good planning.
7. bring an umbrella
8. If you want you can bring one of those portable folding chairs, 3 hour line ups arnt' fun ><