AIBU to go to big concert on my own?

[Ineedcoffeenow]

We have plans for DD to come with me to a big concert. However, it’s during her exams and I’m not sure whether she should take time out revising. It would be a Saturday night staying in a hotel and returning on Sunday. We are planning on her to keep revising by working on past papers on the train and in a cafe while there (she works well in cafes—much better than at home).

Anyway, the point of this post is really to ask would it be strange if I go on my own? Everyone is telling me I shouldn’t and it’s sad, but I don’t want to miss out. I’ve waited 35 years to get to see this person live. Would you go on your own?

I’ve been to loads of gigs on my own. You don’t really talk at gigs anyway.

Who's telling you that?

My husband, sister and two friends.

Why would you not go alone, perfectly reasonable thing to do. Also weekend off revision won't do much harm surely.

I go alone to gigs often and happily. I like music my partner doesn’t

Why not take dd? Doesnt she wants to go ot are you worrying? If she studies well in cafes then I don't think a weekend out is going to do massive for her studies.

Not sad at all! But wouldn’t it be nice for your daughter to have one night off? Would it really impact her revision that much if it means you get to make some nice memories together and bond over the gig?

Going alone would be fine. Also think taking daughter and her studying a bit on the train and in a cafe if really needed is also fine.

I have gone to concerts on my own. It doesn't bother me at all. After all, don't most people sing along, not stand and chat?! The only time to chat is before the concert and afterwards. By the time it ends, I'm interested in getting out of the venue asap and going home! I went to a concert last year on my own and I was 49!!

I don’t think people will notice really. I’ve got fits class train tickets and a lovely hotel within walking distance of the gig. But apparently it’s sad and lonely to go on your own.

I went to a big concert on my own a couple of years ago, and had the time of my life!! I purposely went alone, I didn’t want to have to worry if another person was having a nice time, whether they were comfortable, whether they were happy with heading close to the front, etc. I’d gladly do it again!

I've been to loads of gigs and festivals alone.

There's no reason you can't take dd though, a few hours break will do her some good.

@Ineedcoffeenow what a load of rubbish!!! Enjoy the concert on your own and sod everyone elses views/ opinions

It's fine to go alone, but it's also fine to take a weekend off revision.

I’m going to see Beyoncé on my own this summer. Can’t wait.

It's not sad, they're being ridiculous! Don't listen to them, it's their issues, not yours.
Go, and enjoy! I love going to places by myself and would think nothing of going to a concert by myself. In fact, I have!
If anyone thought I was sad for doing so, luckily I don't care 😁
More sad imo to miss out on stuff you'd love to go to just because you don't want to go by yourself.

I go to loads of stuff on my own - concerts, theatre, cinema. Nobody bats an eye.

But if DD wants to go, a day and night off (especially a Saturday) won’t do any harm to her revision and actually might help her assimilate what she’s been revising.

Your husband, sister and two friends sound like they have very small, very limited lives. People who won't do things by themselves are generally a bit stunted.

Another one saying it’s really normal to go to gigs solo! I do it, my husband does and we have a huge social circle of music lovers who all do too.
Some bands/artists will even have posts on their facebook groups of others going alone in case anyone wants to meet up for a gig buddy.

It's neither sad or lonely to go on your own but will DD not be disappointed?

If she stayed at home she would probably have Saturday night off from revision anyway so what's the difference of revising on the train/hotel/cafe and night off at a concert.

Going alone is totally fine, but take your daughter if she'd enjoy it. It sounds like you've planned it very well.

If dd wants to go she can have a break from revising.

Exactly, that's a big reason I love going places by myself - you can do and go where the hell you like with no moaning/other people arguing over what to do😁

In order to assist responses, may I ask the identity of the artiste that you have waited 35 years to see? 🤔

I've been to concerts on my own since I was 14 and my friends refused to see Jason Donovan with me.

I go to the cinema alone and I've holidayed alone abroad before DH.

It's not weird at all.