WWYD re:friends letting me down

[Gretasmyname]

Okay so I've got an event coming up shortly( next few days) which has been booked for ages. Is a music event which I booked with 2 friends.
Hotel booked( free cancellation). It's about 250 miles away. Was planning a train, but not booked.
Within last week both friends have dropped out. One saying she's skint, the other said got too many other commitments.
We often do stuff like this as a little group and always it's gone off well. This is something I specifically wanted. The tickets were bought for me as a present(so free for friends).
I made a decision to go by myself but now I'm unsure.
I have been to concerts and the theatre by myself ,but this feels a bit different. It's a long journey and overnight stay which feels a bit lonely by myself. Plus the event itself would be better shared.
I half want to go to prove to them I don't need anyone( silly I know). Half feel like now I can't be arsed.

They are good, very old friends and I feel letdown
Not sure what the Aibu is😏

I’d feel really let down that they’d both pulled out a few days before the trip. Do you all see eachother often?

Go!!!
I love going to places by myself, stuff 'em, their loss.
Make sure you put some good photos up on FB so they can see what they missed out on 😁
Seriously, go and have a good time.

Wow, that's shitty of them. Particularly as the tickets were a gift. I'd still go personally, you'll be fine!

That's crap of both of them especially doing it last minute like that. I'd be annoyed

I'm kind of happy going by myself but I am thinking maybe it's a sign to just forget it. I have had such a busy time at work recently. The music event is sandwiched between more busy work days. Plus it will cost me 120 pounds on the train, plus hotel, food and spending.
I didn't mind any of this as was looking forward to a laugh with mated, but now I've kind of lost interest!!!!

@tealeaff I'm soo annoyed

Poor form for them to pull out like that, but I’d just go anyway. Some of the best gig experiences I’ve had have been on my own.

I go to the theatre on my own regularly too. I work in London overnight a couple of days a month and usually book something - beats sitting in the hotel.

Sell the spare tickets, go by yourself, find some interesting things to do wherever the venue is, enjoy the event and have a lovely weekend.

Yes I've been to the theatre lots by myself. I don't mind a bit. It's always nice to share but I've given up waiting for people. This feels different though, more of a weekend away. Plus I've hardly seen my children lately with work stuff. I feel it's a wasted time away from home now!!

Well you won't loose any money if you don't go. And you don't really feel you want to go, I probably would donate them to someone else I guess.

Everybody is so flakey these days. Very rude of them. I have stopped organising stuff.

@KateMiskin
I'm organising fuck all from.now on. I'm talking close friends here.

@TwinklyNight yeah
I'm sort of thinking that. Also what I'm thinking about is that it's an open air venue. I'd like a drink. No one to save my space while I go tbe bar or toilet!
If it was a seated venue it would be fine.
But then the rebel in me is thinking go alone and then moving forwards I won't arrange anything again or at least very minimal.

I am a big organiser, but I have stopped organising stuff now. It's just too easy for people to cancel last minute. I now only make plans with DH and meet friends only for coffee. Its dull frankly but I have been burned too many times.
People seem to want to outdo each other in competitive busyness.

I went to a festival on my own. Took a blanket, water bottle, jacket etc. Found a good spot for the evening music. Left all the bits on the floor when I went to get a drink, go to the loo etc. I said to the people next to me I would be back. It was fine. But yes I would be disappointed in the "close" friends. In fact probably worth challenging that. If it is a long standing arrangement finances could/should have been budgeted for and the other commitments should have been never booked. Sadly I think you will lose touch with these people.

I'm still feeling pissed off. And still feeling torn as to what to do. Half of my can't be arsed with all that travelling and no one to talk to , have a drink with. I don't mind my own company but I'm.confused as it all feels a bit 'off' doing it alone.