To go to a concert alone?

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Has anyone done this and really enjoyed it? Regretted it?

It's a big show, not a small intimate gig. I normally enjoy my own company well enough but a bit worried it'll feel a bit flat not having someone to share the excitement with.

Generally speaking I'm not very sociable (no friends that I see outside of work) and no family who are enthusiastic about going.

Tickets are expensive - I could cover the cost of 2 mid-range seats and hope to find someone to go with me before the concert comes around or go it alone and get a really good seat just for me.

What do you think?

Go on your own , you will have a great time .

I’d get the best seat you can and have a blast. I guarantee you’ll find others there and still get a buzz.

Why would it be unreasonable? I have done this loads of times and its great.

Do it. Or tell us which concert and maybe one of us will join you. I’ve got no one interested in the bands I’m into

Yup, many times in the 90's - Stevie Wonder, Paul McCartney, Cher and Dionne Warwick. Take a book or kindle as a prop but, if you feel up to it, talk to your seat neighbours and I bet you'll have a blast!

I went to a concert on my own once as DS was sick and DH offered to stay home so I could go as I rarely had a night out in those days. I almost didn't go. It was one of the best concerts I've ever been to. Loved every minute.

Go for it!

My dd has asd and is 17. She recently announced she’d booked herself a ticket to a concert in a city 50 miles away. She struggles socially and has never been to a concert before but had an absolute blast! She got chatting to a nice group in the queue and she said everyone was so friendly.

Whats the worst that could happen?

None of your business.

I’m just debating going to a small festival alone so I say go for it!

I'm similar to you. I've gone alone to gigs a few times and actually prefer it.

The main issue for me is that I have music tastes that are a bit different to those of my friends. While I was always glad if a friend agreed to come with me, I was acutely aware that it was just a social thing for them because they weren't actually fans of the band. As a bit of a people pleaser, I would then feel obligated to stay wherever they were most comfortable and to make sure they were enjoying themselves.

Alone, I can focus on really taking in the performance and get as close to the stage as I want.

I chickened out of seeing my idol in concert in 2022 as no one I know is into him like i am, I bitterly regret it now and definitely won't make that mistake again, I absolutely would go alone.

I went to see Blink 182 on my own after waiting years and it was the best night ever. Will absolutely do it again for other gigs if I can't find anyone to go with!

I've done a few concerts in my own, it's good fun

I've done it dozens of times - I much prefer to go alone. If I'm alone I can get lost in the music. If I have someone with me I feel like I need to keep talking to them.
Seeing concerts alone is one of my greatest pleasures.

I’ve done both options- been to concerts alone, and bought a ticket for a friend to come with me for company when they haven’t been a big fan of the artist. I much prefer going by myself- I’m not worrying about if they are liking the music or having a good time. Usually the fans around are pretty friendly. I’d say go for it.

Thanks all - I'm not necessarily self-conscious or scared to go alone - I've been to smaller gigs and theatre shows by myself.

It's Stevie Nicks and she is my absolute favourite, I'm jittery at the thought of even buying the ticket(s) when they go on sale and just feel a wee bit sad that I won't have someone I know to bounce off of and share the buzz and excitement with.

I've done it a few times this year and it was brilliant!

One was a huge metal gig and one a lot smaller, but both times I got chatting to people (at one there were quite a few women there alone actually) and it was nice to be able to please myself, get a drink, wander about, leave right at the end of the last song to beat the crowds.

You should do it, it's quite empowering really to do things like that by yourself, and realise that you don't have to miss out on cool experiences just because nobody you know is into it.

I'm like you, I would happily go to any event on my own but for something like that I'd like to share my excitement with somebody.

I'm sure you could have a chat with someone in the crowd about it. I'd rather that than go with someone who was bored 🤣

I go to most gigs on my own, from small venues to stadiums, as well as festivals.
Some people say oh they couldn't do that, for me it's go on my own or stay at home.
Some gigs I do get talking to others around me and that can be a bit hit or miss but it doesn't stop me doing it at the next one.
I say go for it, I'm sure you'll have a great time.

Do it. I saw Prince on my own when I was in my 20s and now I'm in my 50s I still go to concerts on my own if necessary.

I’ve been to several gigs by myself, in a variety of venues, and have enjoyed every single one. However, I can understand it would be more fun to be excited about it with someone. But if it’s a choice of going by yourself or not going at all then definitely have a solo adventure.

Ive done a few on my own. For example next month im going to a jethro tull gig alone because i dont know anyone nearby who is willing to put uo with my taste in music. Actually the last time i saw them was 30 years ago and i went in my own then too 😁 Im not going to pretend i love going alone but once im there i just try to enjoy it. I also go to the theatre alone occasionally too. Not so much the cinema any more as i just wait for it to come to my telly! I say go for it.

I'd get a standing ticket and just go into the crowd. No one will bat an eyelid.

Go on your own I did it when Boyzone where doing their last ever tour I went to see them on my own I had a really good seat too best night of my life and I would happily do it again.