What to wear to an outdoor gig when it's going to be hot and wet!

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I'll probably end up just with a t-shirt and jeans but what would you wear?

We'll be there from about 4pm so want to be comfy as well as not boiling! We have visions of just chilling on the grass listening to the gig but I don't think that'll happen!

I do have a packaway rain coat that folds tiny so might bring that in a small leather backpack?

Jeans are the last thing I'd wear if it's going to be wet.

I'd go for shorts and a vest, in a fabric that will dry quickly and not go see through (eg black gym shorts). Your skin will dry more quickly than any fabric especially if it's warm.

I'd also avoid jeans as they're no good for hot or wet weather!

Linen trousers or shorts in a light, quick to dry fabric.

Cotton or linen t-shirt/top

Maybe a raincoat although if it's hot they can be very sweaty and uncomfortable.

I wouldn't wear jeans. I agree that shorts would be best in a quick drying fabric along with a t shirt. The rain coat will be good as you can sit on it if it fairs up a bit.

I'm not sure I'm brave enough to wear shorts. Might pop to the shops and see if I can make get some lightweight colouttes or something?

I did consider the rain coat getting a bit sweaty! Maybe I should just embrace the rain!

No one will see your legs if you're at a concert. I wore jeans to a summertime concert and was SO uncomfortable until the sun went down.

Just been to an open air concert recently.. Wore cut off trousers - not denim and a long vest top . And plimsolls.. Bought a decent mac and didn't take a bag. Beware it was card payments only but wasn't on the tickets! A kind barman paid on his card and we gave him the cash!

If it's hot but wet your skin dries much quicker than clothes do. Definitely not jeans! They take forever to dry. You're better in shorts or a dress.
My festival gear is always a dress, denim jacket/ large sarong to sit on or wrap round shoulders to protect form sun wear round neck if cool later, then leggings/footless tights in my bag to put on at night if it gets cold.
A dress is easier in a porter loo too

Absolutely not jeans if it's going to be hot and, you'll get too hot, then you'll get wet jeans which won't dry for ages. Personally I'd wear lightweight cropped trousers, cotton t-shirt and take a disposable poncho for the rain. If you have a breathable raincoat you could take that, but it might be too warm unless the rain cools the temp down. Alternatively, just enjoy the rain. I once got drenched at a concert and actually I didn't really mind being wet because I was warm.

Check the entry requirements. Many are banning all backpacks and only allowing a bag no larger than A4 size, both inside and out.

I'd suggest sports type capri leggings rather than jeans, though - they dry quicker than denim.

We went to a gig on Friday night and it was melting - I am so glad I wore cycle short style gym stuff under my dress, as it was far more comfortable than anything that could hold sweat/moisture (wear a liner/thin towel as well for extra comfort) and trail running shoes with wicking socks to make sure if you can't sit down (because there's not just six inches of water, but indeterminate fluids that may or may not have been through somebody else first), your feet/hips/back are cushioned and supported. Walking back from the station at 1am was the most comfortable I have ever been after a gig.

@neverdropyourmooncup ticketmaster sent a list of do's and dont's and there was no mention of backpacks not being allowed. The one I have is tiny anyway.
@RichardMarxisinnocent I'm thinking I might just have to enjoy it. We're in Dundee for the weekend so our hotel is 5 mins away so not like we'll have to travel home soaking.
@Hotenoughtoburnasausage the gig has stands to buy drinks vouchers before going to the bar and has said to bring cash and card as sometimes the WiFi if temperamental for the card machine.

I've decided between a skirt with trainers or lightweight cotton trousers and trainers. It's typical after the weather we'll have today and tomorrow that I need to consider what to wear in the rain!!

Ticketmaster isn't the venue, though. They didn't notify the new rules for the gig we went to last week, either; we went onto the venue's website and checked, as some now stipulate no bigger than A5, never mind A4. And people were turned away for having bags in a backpack shape.

Seriously, you do need to check. I've just looked up Slessor Gardens, for example -

lizhobbsgroup.com/admin/resources/pcd-dundee-event-information.pdf

'ON THE DAY & SECURITY
Searches
Searches will be in operation at this event – all bags
will be searched. No bags over the size of A4 will be
allowed into the arena.'

It might be that the particular gig you're going to hasn't got that right now, but that doesn't mean the staff will necessarily remember that Friday's doesn't have the rule, but Saturday's does (for example), that it isn't being introduced with immediate effect and they haven't updated all the pages or it's been forgotten to tell you; it's not worth the risk of trusting Ticketmaster in my experience (as somebody was turned away at our gig just as we were going in).

Just checked and it was ticketmaster who sent it on behalf on Slessor Gardens. It does mention bag size, hadn't even noticed that. What a bloody faff.
If it really comes to it and they say no to my bag then we can just go back to the hotel and leave it there before coming back.

It's definitely inconvenient when it's not been a thing before - but that's down to arseholes intent upon causing harm and a side of self centred people who turn up with IKEA bags full of chairs, blankets, drinks, food, windbreakers, camping tables, FUCKING TENTS (seriously, I've seen outdoor gigs look like a camping site at Glastonbury - prior to Covid) and fishing umbrellas, carts and trolleys all to make them more comfortable/reserve their personal area right at the front whilst ensuring that nobody else is able to see the show properly or even fit into the place.

It was nice, however, at Shepherd's Bush Empire last week to not be smacked in the face by at least one bloke over six foot tall wearing a sodding backpack. And no cans flying through the air, either. So it definitely has more advantages than the disadvantage of needing to get a couple of small cross body bags that fit new rules.

It was ticket master who omitted card use only for us.

I can just imagine!! It's a shame a few people ruin it for everyone. I think if the weather wasn't so temperamental you wouldn't mind but with it going hot or cold so quickly it's hard to organise what to wear. And I hate having to hold things for hours on end!! That's why I thought backpack. Tbf I've been to plenty gigs where it's said nothing bigger than a4 and none of the staff were fussed at all but it's the chance you take isn't it.