Weird to go to a birthday treat for myself on my own?

[Sunflowersinthewind]

Just seen a lovely concert near me on my birthday. I can't think of anyone I know that would enjoy it. Is it weird to ask for someone to look after my son so I can go? I never ever ask for childcare but after a crappy birthday last year, I wouldnt mind doing something I enjoy.

Also I am a bit worried I will find it lonely on my own too

Not the least bit weird. Go for it and have fun!

Ooh, not weird at all! Book it and have a blast!

Who/what is it out of curiosity?

I went to a take that concert kind of by myself when a friend of a friend had a spare ticket. I ended up travelling with different friends but they had seats and I was on the pitch. It felt a little strange but I had a fantastic time (and I'm not a huge TT fan). I made friends with the people around me and just enjoyed the vibe.

Go for it!

Not weird at all, I’ve had some fabulous solo birthday treats. Go & have fun.

I go to stuff by myself all the time - sometimes because I don't know anybody else who would enjoy it (I like avant garde classical composers and quite niche filmmakers) and sometimes because I just like hanging out with myself.

Go, enjoy!

This is my ideal birthday, my favourite was a night in a hotel myself, just for the headspace

Not weird at all.
I go to things on my own quite a lot - sometimes as no-one else wants to come, but often because it is just easier to arrange.

I went on my own to see Rod Stewart in a leeds large arena for my 60th.
( was sat between two very nice men lol). Just do it.
Enjoy x

Ohhh yes do it. But I insist you have an entire cake at home waiting for you afterwards.

Not weird at all. I spent three nights alone in Berlin for my 40th birthday.

Please do this! Celebrate yourself the way you would a dear friend.

Oh gosh go! Have a lovely time, agree about the cake!

Definitely go!!!! Have a fantastic time ☺️

Not weird at all! Some of my favourite adventures have been solo ones

If you like being alone not at all weird!
But if you normally prefer doing things with a friend, then I would try and find someone to go with. I went to a concert with my teens last year and they went right to the front leaving me on my own at the back. I felt like a right billy no mates but that’s just me, I don’t really like being on my own going out.
Just do what’s right for you, none of it is weird.

A lovely cake for when I get back is a wonderful idea!

It's a candlelight concert of Vivaldi's Four Seasons and normally something I would never go to but it sounds just so lovely and relaxing.

It sounds lovely OP. Probably not relevant for a classical concert like this, but for big gigs/festivals people often post on Facebook looking for other solo attendees to meet up with...

@Sunflowersinthewind that sounds a lovely way to spend your birthday 😊 have a lovely time.

Sounds great. I'm off to the Sargent exhibition at the Tate by myself for my birthday next month, and then taking myself out to lunch. I might have some retail therapy at Battersea Power Station, as well.

Definitely go! I am going to see The Killers on my own in July. It's great because you can do exactly what you want.

I've stayed at concerts alone when friends have gone home early and always thought 'why don't I just come to this on my own it's such a nice way to spend an evening'
You won't regret going. X

Great!!

Put yourself first, nothing wrong with that. Your birthday, your choice, fact!!

Have a good time!!

Happy Birthday!!

I do things on my own all the time, as none of my friends have the same interests. It's fine

That sounds perfect for enjoying on your own too. Immerse yourself in the classical music. Go go go!! As a (former) single mum, those times when you can breathe, relax, lose yourself are soooo precious.
Happy Birthday!!! xx

Go for it I've gone to many concerts on my own in the past some that were a couple or hours drive from where I live just because I liked the band and no one else at the time were fussed.
Once the lights go off and the band come on it doesn't matter if you are there with a crowd or on your own.