My friends dont really have the same music taste.
Is it weird to go alone to shows?
Feels super weird buying just one ticket and imagining not having anyone else to share the experience with.
My friends dont really have the same music taste.
Is it weird to go alone to shows?
Feels super weird buying just one ticket and imagining not having anyone else to share the experience with.
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No it’s not!! I’ve done it a few times and it’s fun 🙂
And maybe you’ll make a new friend!
No. I’ve been to plenty of concerts by myself. Nobody has ever cared or looked at me funny, and I have a great time. You can strike up conversations with people if you want, or just enjoy the event by yourself.
No I think it’s great! You get to enjoy it your own way, stand where you want, leave when you want, arrive when you want. It’s the best haha
Plus if it’s the only way to enjoy something you love, then I’d say it’s a pretty good way to do it!
Not at all. I went to several concerts alone in the last year because I didn’t want to miss out on the experience. Sure it might be nicer to go w someone but you can still enjoy it alone.
“Weird” by whose standards? And are those standards you want to live your life by?
I go to stuff alone whenever I feel like it, and it’s one of the great introverty joys of my life. Anyone who thinks it’s weird is typically just projecting their own discomfort with solitude onto me, and I don’t have to absorb that nonsense.
It’s not weird. Small story, my neighbor went to a concert alone and ended up chatting with another woman by chance, who was also there by herself. They ended up becoming great friends and she was a bridesmaid at her wedding. I say go with an open mind and see how it goes.
NO. I’ve gone to many concerts alone and honestly it’s sometimes better that way. You can do what you please without worrying about someone else. Also you’re going to be surrounded by people who like the same thing you do so it’s easy to make convo with people around you. I’ve made life long friends just from the fact that we like the same bands.
You do realize you will very likely be part of a crowd, right? It may be a little odd to not go with people BUT that doesn’t mean it’s not ok. Go. Have fun. You may find a group to hang with 🙂
I do it a lot. If it’s a big concert, I’ll get a pit ticket and just vibe to the music with everyone else in the pit.
It’s not weird. I don’t personally enjoy it tho
No I do it all the time, just this past Tuesday in fact.
I’m going to see Weird Al alone this weekend, so I’m in danger of being EXTRA weird.
I mean, weird in what sense?
It’s weird to sell your farts in a jar.
But going to a concert to listen and sway (or headbang) to your favorite artist sounds like a perfectly normal thing to do.
If you opt for the standing area, you’ll be packed in with so many people you’ll just blend right in and can move freely. There are more opportunities to meet people vs in assigned seating and more chances you can have an impromptu dance party.
Something you could do is just dress up totally wild, go all out with your concert outfit to a degree where you don’t recognize yourself, adopt a new identity for the evening and enter that space as a new character. This can give you a new level of confidence because once you go home and take the clothes and makeup off you are back to your old identity again.
Not at all
I’ve been going alone since I was a teen. It’s fine. Now that I am over 30, I even leave early sometimes because I need my sleep and I don’t have to worry about anyone thinking I’m lame for splitting before the encore.
I actually prefer going alone sometimes cuz I don’t feel as self-conscious singing/vibing along. I think it would be worse going with someone with limited enthusiasm for the music and worrying about how they’re absorbing it.
Absolutely no its not weird. You gotta live your best life! You might meet like minded people if you go and then create new friends. Also side note even if I wasnt into a band that my friend was I would still go with her to support and have a new experience so maybe your friends aren’t really the greatest friends. Get yourself a couple quarters and lose the pennies of friendships.
No.
No, I prefer it honestly because then I don’t have to worry about losing someone in the crowd
Going to a concert alone isn’t weird at all, just be mindful of safety! Make sure someone knows where you will be and if you’re comfortable sharing location with a friend or family member do that, too.
Nope my first concert was Sir Paul McCartney in Liverpool 12/20/11 bought myself a flight to London, took the train to Liverpool. Had amazing floor seats that cost me prob nearly a grand. I shared the experience with other fans who were willing to dish out that kind of money to see him.
Since then I’ve been to 4 other shows of his, once in Chicago, twice in New York and once in New Jersey and always by myself. I’m 38 now but I’d still go by myself.
I went to a concert by myself on Tuesday night. Had an excellent time, would definitely recommend!
It can feel weird at first but it’s pretty good. And depends on the concert but often end up chatting w people around me a little bit. Everyone is there to have a good time, so the energy is still very open/shared experience.
Not at all, 2 years ago I got the concert ticket of my favorite band ever, I´m just a real fan, so I hesitated at first, been in that virtual line to get my ticket, but I was not going to miss the opportunity if no one else was going to go, I did it for myself, whe the date of the concert came, I was anxious, but really amazed to see all the fans just like me, I hang out with this girl who was a fan too, we met in a chat, so she drove me from my aunt´s house to the place, in my seat the people around me was amazing, we felt like we all conected, we danced, sang, it was amazing, I enjoyed it so much!!
I’ve done this a few times. The first time felt weird and scary, but after that, I was fine. I think I was worried about how it looked but soon realised no one cared.
I’ve done it, my bf does it all the time.
It doesn’t matter if it is weird or not. Weird is not bad. It just means different. Embrace the idea that you might indeed be weird.
Chances are you will not be the only one attending the concert alone but you will be in a small minority. Big rubber deal lol. Do it anyway.
I go to shows and concerts alone more times than not. Sometimes I do feel weird NGL. There are people I don’t tell about my outings because I know they will inevitably say something judgy. But these things don’t stop me. I have never gone to a show alone and not had a blast.
Solo concerts have been some of my fave!! And usually end up chatting with whoever if next to me, you’re at the same concert, so you already have that in common, met lots of cool people this way
Not at all. I have and will go alone on trips, to dinner, to the movies and to concerts. It feels weird the first time or two, but you’ll quickly get over it. And you might make a new friend or two.
I go to shows alone all the time and share the experience with every single other person who came to the show!
No the first concert I ever went to at 13 I went on my own because nobody liked my music.
I literally just did this.
Tuesday night, Nine Inch Nails.
Had great tickets, my husband hurt his back a few days before. None of my friends could go. I certainly wasn’t going to waste my ticket.
Besides paying $24 for a beer, I had a fantastic time.
ETA: the guy next to me was also there alone. Definitely a good way to make friends if that’s your thing.
Nope. I’ve been to plenty of concerts alone. Just saw NIN by myself a couple weeks ago. No one else in my life is a big enough fan to splurge for GA tickets, so I just bought myself a ticket. I talked to the people standing around me, someone even gave me a beaded bracelet they made. I might’ve arrived alone, but I shared the experience with fellow fans.
Nope! Went to my first solo concert at 23. I felt awkward at first but had a blast.
I do it, it’s fine.
I’ve done it many times. It has felt a bit weird for me at times, but only when the band/musician isn’t performing.
I love going to gigs alone
My favorite shows i have ever been to were shows I went to alone. You can squeeze up front, don’t have to worry about someone talking to you when you just want to live in the moment, and you dont have to worry about losing anyone in the crowd.
No, I go to concerts alone all the time. I wish other people would go with me sometimes but I have more fun at a concert by myself than I do with people who aren’t as into it.
Maybe, a little, in the eyes of some. Do it anyway. I’ve been to many concerts, plays, and other forms of live entertainment alone.
Don’t let lack of companions stop you from having great experiences if you can (safely) help it!
Standing room I have a great time at concerts alone. The only time I’d ever really felt awkward was when I went to a seated concert but I got over that quickly once the music started up. You’re there to enjoy the music, enjoy it! No one’s minding you and you may even make friends while you’re there. Lots of people attend as a single person.
I can’t say as I’ve gone to a concert alone (actually I’ve never been to a concert 🤣) but I really think you should go!
In recent times I’ve discovered the joy of going to places alone, it’s so nice to sit there quietly and do your own thing without having to worry about someone else! And I really think you’ll find the same thing going to a concert on your own as well.
I do it all the time. I don’t have to deal with other people’s agendas. When I go with other people they want to stand in the back or drink or leave early or show up late. Even when I was younger going with my girlfriend to see stuff in NYC she would dance away from me and I’d find her after the show sucking face with a random dude. Hated it.
Nope! I just went to a festival by myself, and it wasn’t the first time! This festival had a matchmaking app so I found a couple other people to check out certain bands, but 75% of the time I was alone. It can be a bit lonely, but it’s way better than feeling obligated to see an act you’re not too keen on or missing out on others.
Concerts are even easier, show up and leave when you want, and you’re more approachable if you’re looking for a friend (or something more).
It’s very freeing to embrace solo activities like dining out, or going to movies. Once you start paying attention to it (frequency illusion), you’ll notice a lot of people are out here doing their thing solo!
Nope I’ve gone to a ton of them!
And if you feel weird about it, a lot of fandoms have women only spaces for meet ups to hang out in a group of other solo folks. Or jsut start talking to people around you. I’ve adopted plenty of people at shows before.
Done it plenty of times lol and made friends there. It’s more common than you think. Trust me.
Not weird at all. I do it quite often as do lots of others.
I actually like going on my own – can pick the spot to stand in that suits me with no need to compromise, can arrive and leave at the time I like, don’t need to find anyone again if I go to the toilet or the bar.
Ultimately I go to gigs to see the artist, not as a social occasion. Sharing the experience with someone who loves them too is obviously great, but there’s little joy in sharing it with someone who isn’t into it, and even less in not experiencing it at all.
Alternatively, if you look on fan groups etc you can often find groups of other people going alone to meet up with.
You’re sharing the experience with everyone there! I found that due to life stages and finances, I could do things my friends couldn’t. So I had to decide if I wouldn’t do the things…or if I’d do them by myself.
There is nothing I regret that I did by myself – traveled continents, concerts, restaurants, etc.
There is nothing weird about doing ANYTHING alone. Don’t wait for other ppl to be ready, to enjoy your life. I just wanted to say that. Enjoy!
go and enjoy yourself! yolo 🥳
Not weird at all.
Pro tips: Stay stone sober. Make sure someone else knows exactly where you are. Drop a pin in your GPS before you get out of the car in the parking lot so you know exactly where you’re parked. (Parking lot visual orientation is a lot different in daylight than it is late at night.) If you have someone who will be awake or who you can awaken at the end of the concert, call them and stay on speaker phone with them as you walk to your car. Lock your car door as soon as you get in your car. Make sure your gas tank is full so you don’t have to stop on the way home.
Despite all of the safety tips, have a great time!
Nope! I know several friends/co-workers who go to shows alone – some are part of a couple. Life is too short. Go to the show. Try the thing. The discomfort doesn’t last as long as the experience will.
I think concerts are one of the easiest things to go to alone, pending you don’t plan to drink a lot.
Out of anything you can do, a concert is probably the one thing that has the most amount of people going by themselves (comparing to going out to eat, comedy shows etc).
literally no one is looking at you and no one cares, everyone’s there for the music (and maybe to find someone to date).
No. Had a solo person sit next to me at a concert. They were rocking out and enjoying the music. No one is paying attention to anyone else. They are just enjoy the show.
Not at all! My husband doesn’t like classical music so I go alone often. I always find someone to talk to if I really need it during pauses, but it’s a nice experience with or without.
Girl, no. I’ve gone to many concert alone. Sometimes it’s even better because the vibe doesn’t depend on the person/people you’re with.
Nah, when I really want to see something and nobody is down for it I always go alone. I’d argue concerts are pretty easy to enjoy alone because having fun doesn’t rely on interacting with others.
Not at all. I’ve gone to more shows alone than with other people. But I’m very sociable so there hasn’t been a time where I didn’t make a new friend or two and end up enjoying the show with them. But even if I didn’t, no one’s worried about who they came with once the show actually starts.
I have regretted not going to shows because I had social anxiety about going alone.
Once I got over that- I have never regretted going to a show solo!
No
It’s not weird.
Also live the life you want. If the life you want is “weird” who cares? Only boring people judge others.
Nope, I’ve gone to so many alone and it’s not weird at all! Sometimes it’s more fun than having someone there who doesn’t really want to be there. Plus you’re experiencing it with everyone else in the crowd!
Not at all! Solo gigs are great!
When you go to shows, do you stand around assessing the social relationships between other audience members? Or are you watching the band and having a good time? I think most people are probably the same way.
That being said, if you’d feel more comfortable having someone to watch out for you/save your spot while you grab a drink, many artists and even venues have groups on FB and other social media where you can find concert buddies. At least in bigger cities, local subreddits and Meetup groups can be useful, too.
Not at all! I’ve gone to plenty by myself and had so much fun! Either I was just singing my heart out without the care in the world that a friend might judge me for or I’d make friends with whoever is next to me. It’s like me in my own world and I love it
Not weird at all!!!
Check out devonandwillo on IG. Devon’s a thirtysomething who likes to be alone.
She just did a reel recently about this very question.
I’ve been to more shows alone than I can count and I love it. I like going to see bands and not having to worry whether the person I’ve asked to come along (who isn’t as into the band as I am) is enjoying themselves.
Nah. I saw Springsteen solo a couple years ago it was great. Treated myself to a nice quiet steak dinner beforehand. Highly recommend it.
I’m going to a concert next weekend on my own for my bday. Friends couldn’t go and family didn’t want to so I’m giving myself a little solo vacation
Not weird.
But you can probably find a subreddit for either the band or the genre and maybe find randos to meet up with!
Not weird at all. Doing things solo. especially something fun like a concert. should be way more normalized. As women, we’re often taught to stick with groups but your time and your interests matter. As long as you’re considering your safety, you don’t need others to enjoy them.
I say go for it! You might end up loving how free it feels.
I just got back from Vegas solo to see Beyonce 😌💅🏾 so I will say “no” 🙂↔️.
No. I’ve been to tons of concerts solo. I’d rather go alone then not see an artist I really enjoy.
Not weird at all. When there’s a show my husband doesn’t want to go to I will go alone. There are usually very few women there too, but I’ve never felt unsafe. I’m sure this varies by location and bands/music genre though. I’ve made some friends and acquaintances at shows by myself. Mostly women. We tend to pick each other out it seems.
I’m going to see Chevelle by myself next week and I actually prefer to see certain shows on my own – I only have to keep track of myself, I can move around as I’d like, I can leave when I want, easier to move through a big crowd as one person. I also love dancing so it’s easier to just get into it more mentally
Don’t miss out on things you love because you’re by yourself! Bands break up all the time, don’t live in regret!
No. I have done it many times and will continue to do so.
No I love going to concerts alone because then I can move around like I need to plus it’s cool to just experience it yourself, you miss out on a lot waiting for other people
I’ve been doing it for 30 years. I’ve met some wonderful people. Some shows I’m chatty, some I’m not, but I don’t regret going to any shows alone.
Definitely not, if you wait on people to do stuff with, you’ll never get to do it. I went to three concerts this year by myself and had the best time. I definitely would’ve regretted not going after the fun time I had. Plus, I ended up meeting and chatting it up with other people who were solo and even groups of friends. Do it, you won’t remember so much about the feeling of going by yourself but the fun time you had just by being brave.
No! It’s a wonderful time! I honestly can’t think of anything you could do that IS weird to do alone (except a couples massage or riding a tandem bike). Eating out, going to movies, seeing shows, all very very fun to do on your own.
I go all the time. In fact, I’m going tomorrow night by myself!
I have been to music festivals that last the whole weekend alone (even camped once) and honestly, I love it!