Ticketmaster has a policy on their website that says no cameras, or recording devices, which is fine... but has anyone been able to take binoculars into a venue like that, or more specifically, the binoculars that have a digital camera built in?

 

whoa, they make those? that's pretty sweet. i don't have knowledge either way, but i can't imagine that they wouldn't let you take binoculars into a venue like that. just don't advertise the fact that it can take pictures.

even with a camera, you're usually okay if you can get past door security, provided you're not conspicuous with it and don't use a flash.

 

ticketmaster doesn't run security, they are merely ticket brokers. Most venues hold to policies dictated by the performers. Some bands allow recording, most disallow it. Some allow photography as long as it isn't commercial, some restrict focal length, some restrict it accros the board. You would be better off asking people who have seen the performers before, rather than a general question concerning ticketmaster or the venue.