Doors

Also known as doors open.

The advertised or operational time when audience admission begins for a live event.

In practice

It differs from show time and may vary by entrance, credential, or support act; venue and production coordinate searches, ticketing, staffing, weather, and house-ready status.

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Sources

Published Technical Standards · Entertainment Services and Technology Association

Educational reference only. Requirements vary by jurisdiction, employer, venue, and production context.