Meridian Centre bag policy: bag size, banned items, food and water

Bags and back packs are not permitted at the Meridian Centre. Guests who need to bring an item in may be subject to a bag search; smaller bags are inspected and may be opened for quick inspection (max size about 12 in x 12 in x 12 in for events with that limit communicated).

What items are banned at Meridian Centre?

Cameras and video equipment are not permitted for events. Bags and back packs. Outside food or beverages. Large metal objects, including removing them from your person before passing through the magnetometer. (source)

Can you bring food or water into Meridian Centre?

No outside food, beverage or water is permitted inside the Meridian Centre. Guests may bring an empty plastic refillable container; water refill stations are located outside sections 103, 108, 113 and 116. (source)

Can you leave and come back in?

There is no re-entry once a guest has entered the building and been scanned in; the venue maintains a strict no re-entry policy. (source)

Can you smoke at Meridian Centre?

Meridian Centre is a non-smoking property. (source)

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