To have seen the same music artist 20 times

I see loads of bands that many times. And I will go to as many nights of the same tour as I can. It’s my hobby and enjoyment in life. I go most weeks. Had an amazing night last night and will go to any of their next tour dates that I can get to.

it’s not a thing where you see something and then you’ve seen it and don’t go back. That’s odd. If someone goes to an amazing restaurant and had the best food and atmosphere would they never go again?

I also go to the theatre most weeks and often see the same show many times over.

but back to the bands- I’ve followed some for 40 years. But I also see loads of new bands.

I've probably been to see The Damned that many times, but they have been performing since 1977.

My DH has seen Iron Maiden 42 times. Not a typo!

Voting is tricky, as, personally, I do think it is odd, but I don't think that make you unreasonable if it makes you happy.
Personally, I'd rather see different people, or spend my money on other things. There are people / groups I've seen more than once, but 20 times comes across as being a bit odd to me but I'm fairly sure that I do things in my life that you wouldn't see the appeal of.
We're all different.

Seen my favourite band around 18 times - often I go twice on the same tour. They have been going since 1981 and I first saw them live in 1986 so it has been over a very lung time!

I've seen quite a few artists multiple times. I've seen U2 three times in three different countries.

I've seen foo fighters more than 20 times over 29 years. Not even once a year (apart from the year i saw them 3 times in a week!) Why wouldn't you go and see your favourite artist again and again?

There is a band I reckon I've seen about 10 times as they are great live. I'd happily see them again.
I don't think you are weird.

I've seen one band lots of times. A few others about 5 times each. Has to be a good concert for me to go back not just because I love the music.

Ok. So we're supposed to do the things we love once and that's it?

Daft

You listen to the album as many times as you like, eh? Why can you not see it live as many times as you like.

Ffs... Weirdo (them, not you)

I’ve seen my favourite singer over 100 times, plenty of bands over 20 times, even did an entire uk tour of one artist in pre-child days. Gigs are my hobby though.
I think with live music you get some people who treat it like a theatre show or tv show and some who get immersed in the whole experience and chase that high

My god, if you like them and can afford it, I can’t see why anyone would have an ‘opinion’ about this.

I’ve seen my favourite artist maybe 15-17 times. And many others I’ve seen 5,6,7 times. Not odd at all. There’s not too much joy in the world that you should turn down a chance to get that feeling op.

But going to see one band dozens of times doesn’t mean you can’t also see up and coming bands?!

And also seeing a band loads of times doesn’t mean they’re a band that plays big venues. The bands I’ve seen the most often still play mostly small venues, and have done for the many years I’ve been watching them.

I live in a city with a very big music scene and I go and see loads of new bands. I also go and see loads of established bands. The established bands I go to watch are mostly playing at similar size venues to the new bands.

Not weird at all.
What is weird is someone I know who saw a touring show over 50 times over the course of a 5 month run because the main character was played by her favourite Strictly dancer. I just cannot imagine sitting through the same musical that many times over a lifetime, never mind a matter of months.

I don't see a problem with seeing the same artist many times. 20 times is nothing! I've heard of some people seeing their favourite band or artist hundreds of times. I went to see my favourite band when I was in my late teens 4 times between mid 1980 and late1981. I was made by some people to think this was excessive! I'm glad I did though, because they split up 2 years later.

I'd have seen my favourite artist 200+ times if circumstances had prevailed. As it was, it has been just the once and I enjoyed it thoroughly. I doubt I'll ever be able to see them perform again, sadly. We live on different sides of the world, and I don't think they're intending to tour again, being over 70

It’s not odd at all! There are loads of artists I’ve seen multiple times and it’s completely normal if you’re a big fan. It’s not like they do the same gig every time. It’s always a different experience. There are lots of artists whose mailing lists I subscribe to specifically because I like to make sure I know when/where they’re touring so I can book every time they play nearby.

Does your friend also think it’s odd for football fans to watch their team play more than once?

There are a few artists I’ve seen many many times, sometimes multiple dates on the same tour. All small, acoustic artists playing smaller venues - live music is a gift from the universe, enjoy as many gigs as you can.

Nothing wrong with having a favourite music artist. It's no different to going to watch your local football team all the time really is it.

I think it's odd but harmless. I don't understand people who idolise celebrities, but if you're going as a casual fan who loves their music, great. If you're going and screaming, crying, throwing up when they come on stage, weird.

I’ve seen Andre Rieu 3 times and I’m going to my 5th Madness concert next month.

Your friend is a weirdo.

There's one Swedish band that I particularly love at the moment and including festivals I have seen them 11 times in 5 different countries just this year.

If you like them, if watching them makes you happy, if you can afford it then go as often as you like.

Oh and tell your friend to get a (better) life!

I have seen my favourite artist on tour 6 times now. I’d honestly choose to go to one of her tours every year if I could afford it over another artist I’d never seen live - I KNOW she puts on an amazing show, I always have a great time, and I love her music. It’s a no brainer to me.

I do see the other viewpoint of trying to see lots of different artists, but I don’t think one is more right than the other - it’s what YOU prefer.

I’ve seen Adam Ant about 20 times over the years and will do so again this month