The grandstands at First Interstate Arena are generally a solid, budget- friendlier concert option, and Section 41 should give you a decent elevated view of the stage area rather than a close-up experience. For the Goo Goo Dolls, that usually means good sightlines and a full look at the show, though the sound and distance will matter more than on the floor or lower bowl.

What Section 41 is like

Section 41 is in the back-half seating zone, so you’re trading proximity for a broader view. That can be a plus for concerts with lights, screens, and crowd energy, since you can see the whole production instead of only the performers’ faces. Ticketing guides for the arena also describe the back sections as the cheaper end of the seating map, which fits that tradeoff.

For a Goo Goo Dolls show

For a band like the Goo Goo Dolls, Section 41 is usually “good enough to enjoy the concert” rather than “best-in-house.” If they use a lot of lighting and video, you’ll still feel involved; if you care most about seeing expressions and guitar details, you’ll probably want a lower section closer to the stage. The venue can hold up to about 12,000 people, so a higher section can still feel lively without being too far removed.

Best fit

Section 41 makes sense if you want:

  • A more affordable ticket.
  • A clear overall view of the stage.
  • Less pressure to be right on top of the performance.

It’s less ideal if you want:

  • The strongest face-level view.
  • The most immersive sound and energy.
  • Easy photo/video detail from your seat.

Practical take

If the price is right, Section 41 is a perfectly reasonable concert seat at First Interstate Arena. For a mainstream rock show, I’d call it good, not premium.