Have you ever been to a concert alone?

[LonelyRocker]

I'm not a regular concert go-er. But, me, dh and a couple of friends had tickets to see Springsteen. I was looking forward to it. I'm a fan, not a massive fan I don't know all his stuff or anything, but have always liked him. The travel is a pain, but it would have been a good night out.

Long story short, through no fault of anyone, the friends can't now go, and our childcare has completely fallen through. There's no point getting in to it here, but suffice to say several events have coincided to properly scupper our plans. We put the tickets up for sale. And of <course> three out of four have sold. The price of the last one is dropped right down but it's unlikely a single ticket will be popular...

I'm really annoyed to have lost money and a night out, but it struck me today - maybe I should go alone. Then I quickly convinced myself I can't possibly do that. The travel, the weirdness of being in there alone, completely out of my comfort zone etc. But I know it's possible, and I would likely never see him concert again and I've never been to a stadium gig. I just can't muster the confidence to do it ☹️ Would you do it?

Gosh, go! What will you remember when you’re 90?!
it might be boring, it might be fun, but it will definitely be a good adventure 😁👍

Absolutely go!

GO.

Yes, more than once!

You'll feel awkward at first, but once you're in you can just chat to anyone, people are always dead friendly. Actually I've noticed a lot of solo woman - never spotted them until I was doing it myself.

Go for it - it makes you feel like a badass 😁 and you shouldn't miss out on life experiences just because you'd be having them alone.

Haha, thanks! I'd love to be a cool 90 with stories to tell. But I'm actually a slightly anxious and deeply uncool 42, and I'm not sure I can bridge the gap ☹️

Do it!!! I saw Bruce in June and was sat night to a woman who was attending solo and a massive fan. She was fantastic fun and lovely to chat to in the run up and we had a dance with each other when the faves came on.

Honestly life is too short to miss out on things just because you don’t go with anyone.

I’m not a massive fan but it was a really good gig. One to attend for sure.

Yes, I’ve been to several concerts alone and absolutely LOVED it. More so than going with other people actually!

But I do like that kind of thing - travelling alone, being in busy places alone. I love the combination of solitude alongside other people’s bustle and busyness.

I do it all the time, last one was Stevie Nicks in Hyde part, that was about the 13th this year

Yes and, in fact, Springsteen was one of the gigs I went to alone in 1985. Go, it'll be amazing.

You can choose when to go get a drink/toilet. How long you wanna queue for any merchandise. If standing how close you wanna get.

No worrying about others needs or wants. I might do it myself next time!

Echoing the calls to go! And have an amazing night 😊

My 16yo loves going hugs alone - she can please herself. Stay near the back, go to the front. No worries about losing people.

I went to a concert on my own for the first time earlier this year, had a great time and was surprised chatting to people around me how many others were there on their own too. Have a look at the Solo Armada group on Facebook.

Definitely go, it’s not weird at all! My 17yo dd goes to concerts by herself and says that everyone is super friendly.

Go for it!

I'd so go alone. Hope you do and have an amazing time. Some of my most fun has been doing things alone. Live for the moment!

Thanks all. I don't know if you are making me feel brave or inadequate!

Go!!!!

I'll see you there!! I'm not a Bruce super fan either but he's so so so amazing live.

Definitely worth it.

The only thing I'm worried about is getting back to the car before midnight as he does tend to go on...

BROOOOOOCE!!!!

I've been to gigs by myself. I was anxious the first time. Sat in my car for ages and nearly went home. But went in and loved it. Sometimes I get talking to people, other times I don't, but either way it doesn't bother me.
Focus on the music, and being go with fellow fans.
Let us all know what you decide to do 🙂

Yes, I always go on my own. Never had a problem. Just make sure you know how you're getting home.

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Yes the car/journey is another thing, maybe the main thing worrying me. We were going to stay with the friends which would have been fine and easy but obviously now can't, so I'll have to get home. We are outside of London, and although I can easily get the train there (although it takes forever), I won't get the last train home unless I leave pretty early and that sounds stressful. So I'd have to investigate driving and parking. I'm a confident driver, less so navigator haha, but it just seems so far and lonely and stressful and I'm so annoyed with myself to have become like this in my old age, I never used to be!

Have a great night!

I'm seriously considering it OP on Saturday, DH is muttering about the drive (we're in Gloucestershire) but I am desperate to see him again. It's just the drive home I'm a bit hmm about to be honest as we usually share the driving!

I'm a lot older than you, and I went to one on my own last week. It was great, I'm so glad I went. The only time I felt a bit self conscious was waiting for the main band to come on - it was outdoors so everyone was sitting on the grass chatting, but in reality no one will have given me a second thought. The tube journey was very long and tedious, but perfectly do-able. Go and enjoy!

Have a look on social media to see if there’s any groups about the concert. I went to Shed Seven this weekend and people were messaging on the fan group, info about the gig, spare tickets. One lady saw my post and saw me and DP so she came to say hi! Sure if you posted somewhere like that you’ll find other people in a similar position. Go, you’ll have fun!

I go to gigs alone all the time and it’s always been absolutely fine. And I’m speaking as a very anxious and quiet person. It’s only in really tiny venues that I feel a bit self conscious, but in bigger venues I don’t feel like anyone is paying any attention to me at all.

It would just be the driving through London bit that would put me off.