Have you ever been to a concert alone?

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One of my favourite bands are playing at a venue in one of my favourite places (abroad and sunny). I don't have friends who would be interested in coming along with me. I'd look pathetic there alone, wouldn't I?

Yes! A band you love playing abroad is a perfect thing to plan a solo trip around. I’ve seen my favourite band a number of times, alone was my favourite. I don’t think anyone noticed I was alone, and I wouldn’t have cared if they did.

Of course you wouldn't "look pathetic"! Just go.

Often! More often than not actually. And I much prefer it! Go!

Yeah, been to loads of gigs by myself as well as with others. There’s always people to talk to there and more there by themselves than you might think. Just go and have a ball!

I often go on my own to bands, especially if I know it is a bad time for others to go (mid week), or they are bands no one else might like 🤣. I regularly go to art galleries, exhibitions, plays on my own too. I ask my family and some friends but if no one is available I just go myself.

Go to most gigs alone, so does ex wife, you get to stand where you want, do what you what and you don’t have to make small talk.

the more you go the more people you will meet.

Yes, I've been to a few on my own. I often have better time alone than I do with other people - I can do what I want when I want. Whether I want to be on the sidelines looking in, or down the front in the middle of the mayhem. Whether I want to stay till the end, or leave early to miss the crowds leaving.

Which is more pathetic - going to a gig you want to go to, or deciding not to go because no-one will go with you? I know my answer!

I regularly go to events on my own. How would anyone at the concert know or care that you're on your own? I won't miss out on something that is interesting or special to me because it means going alone.

Yes, go and enjoy.

I went to an entire festival alone and made friends there who I see now at other events at least annually.

Yes, loads of times.

Yes sadly there’s a huge portion of the population who either can’t be alone or think it’s sad to eat in cafes alone, go to gigs, cinema etc.

Yeah I have once before. I found that I actually concentrated on the music better without distractions of friends.

Willing to bet not many of these folk who are scared to be alone were only children growing up!

I've been to loads on my own and I've done festivals alone too.

No one will even notice you're on your own in a busy venue. And if they do, people tend to think you're a bit of a legend for your bravery.

My tip is to go early so you can get right to the front without having to worry about dragging your mates with you.

Please don't feel the need to miss out on something that you enjoy, just because you don't have anyone else to go with! If I saw you at an event on your own, I would smile at you and think, "How lovely to see someone else who is brave enough to go alone!"

I LOVE going to different places by myself (not just concerts, but different courses, swimming, the pictures or theatre, etc.). It means that I get to do a lot of different activities that I'm interested in, and that I enjoy, while most of my family and friends would think that they were tedious, uninteresting and sometimes pointless!

You have one life. Make the most of it while you still can! Enjoy your concert, OP 😊

Why would you look pathetic? Do you look at other people on their own when you’re out and think they are pathetic just because they’re not surrounded by other people? There is absolutely nothing wrong with going to a gig or any other kind of social event solo. It seems such a shame to miss out on something you want to go to.

Yes, loads. I’m 68 and have been to countless concerts, from small local clubs and theatre venues to Wembley Stadium, the O2, Earl’s Court and the NEC, plus a fair number of festivals (day tickets though, I have camped weekends but not alone).

Yes. £30, for a good aisle seat to see Stevie Wonder. Bargaineous!

Depends on what sort of person you are. I’ve holidayed alone, gone to gigs, festivals, cinema, lunch, dinner, day trips.

Then I have friends who can’t go for a walk, to the shop, leave the house by themselves. So, if you think you can do it, please do!

I love it
I go right to the front and dance non stop.

I’ve been to loads by myself. The only annoying bit is the risk of losing your place in the queue etc if you need the loo. But usually people will save your spot if you ask.

I’ve usually ended up chatting to others and even if I haven’t done that I’ve had a great time.

Yeah I've done loads - heavy metal ones. Everyone looks after everyone, no problems and didn't feel like a sore thumb!

Yes, plenty. It's quite nice, you don't have to consider anyone else so can stand where you want, move around the crowd to get a better spot, leave early if you feel like it.

It is a bit boring stood around in your own waiting for the band to start, but once they do it really doesn't matter wether you're there with someone else or not.

Yes, DH and I both go to things by ourselves as our music taste doesn't overlap much and he likes to be in the mosh pit anyway so I don't see him during the actual gig . Last year he went to a festival abroad by himself as his favourite band (who don't tour) were playing and had an amazing time doing just as he pleased.