Cheers Posted February 25 Posted February 25 I personally haven't done it but I'm going to start! I'm tired of waiting on my wack and broke ass friends to do fun things 1
Vitaly Posted February 25 Posted February 25 Always yes. It is easier to go alone. Don't have to bother anyone, especially when they didn't actually like the artists whose concert you wanna go to, which will be vibe killer. And while in the queue, usually I'd always make friends with fellow concert goers anyway, it's great actually.
poki Posted February 25 Posted February 25 (edited) I missed out on a lot of shows because they were small venues (smaller than theatres) for rock bands I'm familiar with because I really don't know what to expect Edited February 25 by Hey Dude
Mitsouko Posted February 25 Posted February 25 I went to one of two Rebel Heart shows, two of three Madame X shows (including once across the Atlantic Ocean), and one of three Renaissance shows (again, across the Atlantic) alone. These hags own my ass. 1 1
Ken Lee Posted February 25 Posted February 25 GO! I went to Janet Jackson last year alone... genuinely one of the best nights of my life!
JoeAg Posted February 25 Posted February 25 yes, 100% oh my god some of my FAV concert experiences have been alone the first time I saw Modest Mouse I went alone and it was at red rocks and I ended up hanging out with some random 30-something y/o dude and his friends and he let me hit their joint and girl he was SO cute omg he was shorter than me (like 5'5) and grungy and angsty and showed me his Cowboy Dan tattoo, which was very close to ummm so I got a glimpse of this man's p*bes which was cool cause he pulled down his pants slightly to show me the tat when they started performing that song. THAT was iconic! it was also at that concert that my now regular fwb Alex randomly first hit me up on grindr (cause he lives near red rocks lmao). god. great memories and then when I saw Marina the second time (in 2022), it was at the Paramount Theatre in denver and b*tchhhhh it was SO much fun, I got beer drunk and started skanking to Bubblegum B*tch. I loved being alone cause my friends would've judged me a bit for that I think and then I also saw Beach House alone, and everyone was so high and crying to Lazuli and Superstar and it was just such a great moment cause I noticed that a LOT of people went alone to that one, so it never felt awkward or anything I also went to the Eras Tour alone! and that was awesome, it felt like such a communal experience, I didn't even feel like I was alone at that one because we were all singing to each other lol so sometimes you do feel alone, but it can be just as enriching if not more because it's unique to YOU. but if there's a communal vibe, that's also fun too. don't ever feel bad about going to a show alone tbh 2
teenager Posted February 25 Posted February 25 (edited) Listen, I really wanted to see BANKS a few years ago but she wasn’t that well known and I didn’t know anyone who liked her/was free so I didn’t end up going and it was and STILL is a HUGE regret of mine. I actually ended up booking a solo ticket for a concert recently for another lowkey artist and it was that initial BANKS experience I missed out on that convinced me that I should go. Absolutely do it! Edited February 25 by teenager 1
Alldeezy Posted February 26 Posted February 26 First time going to a concert alone was Allday while I was really sick I drove 3 hours to the venue got there shaking with aniexty then allday came around gave me a hug and at that point im glad I sucked it up and went alone. After that I've seen Illy 360 Nessa Barrett TWICE Raye And all at barriers because when you go alone you can get there at any time you want Without at having someone ruin and want to leave early. I went to one gig with a friend and didn't have a good time Asking Alexandria is my next 9am line up gig alone and I also going to see Jonas brothers and BMTH alone. My advice coming from someone with aniexty ALWAYS GO ALONE unless your friend is a fan too. 2
Oktober Knight Posted February 26 Posted February 26 Just go! It's not as boring or awkward as you think. 1
Robert Posted February 26 Posted February 26 I used to go to concerts alone a lot and it's really not a big deal at all. Don't miss opportunities because you don't have someone to do it with.
BletaRexher Posted February 26 Posted February 26 I could only do it if I knew majority of the audience would be queer. Unfortunately those artists never come to my city.
Ciel Posted February 27 Posted February 27 Reading through this thread has really motivated me!!! While I do have friends who will go with me to see someone that they aren't really interested in etc., I still skip out on certain artists just because I don't wanna bother anyone/show up alone. But that is really such a lame reason for me to personally miss out on an experience that I clearly wanna go to.
BangerZone Posted February 27 Posted February 27 Please, don't miss out in this experience! Specially if it's an artist you really like. I went to the Renaissance tour last year by myself, mostly because I was the only one of my friends who was able to travel for it; it was the best experience of my entire life. I wouldn't change it for anything in the world!! Even though I got a last minute ticket, I was able to see the show in the front row without much trouble (Club Renaissance, middle circle), and enjoyed it with the other fans next to me (most of them were also alone). At first, it is a bit uncomfortable when you are standing in line, but it goes away once you are inside the stadium, along with the other fans who are also there just to see the show and don't care in the least about what you may do. In fact, this experience encouraged me to be able to go to other concerts no matter who is or is not going with me.
Illuminati Posted February 27 Posted February 27 (edited) Going alone can be an experience on its own, you will be more immersed and also more likely to engage with people around you I think it's great At worst you will have a good time alone Edited February 27 by Illuminati
SoldierofLove Posted February 28 Posted February 28 It wouldn't be weird at all! You should definitely go even if you don't have a concert buddy to go with. Sometimes I don't even bother asking my friends if they want to go to a concert. I can buy the ticket I want without having to worry about other people's budget. Sometimes I don't even ask my bf if he wants to come with me.
Nico Robin Posted February 28 Posted February 28 On 2/25/2024 at 6:32 PM, Solaria said: 100 % recommend it, I ain't missing out on my faves just because none of my friends have good taste This! They dont know what theyre missing out on
watermelonshake Posted February 28 Posted February 28 I've been to more concerts by myself than I have with others. Sometimes I meet people, sometimes I don't. It's usually fun either way! Learning I didn't need other people to do things with me was definitely one of the best and most freeing lessons in my life.
chromatico Posted March 1 Posted March 1 I went to see Halsey & Jonas Brothers in 2020 literally before the pandemic hit. It just felt weird idk.. I suck at talking to people and just mind my own business most of the time, so the typical advice like 'you can meet new people yada yada' just does not work for me, hence I doubt I would do it again
Mellark Posted March 2 Posted March 2 I say this to everyone who is hesitant and going to shows because they have no one to go with, if you want to see your fave on tour, do it.
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