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I’m thinking about going to a concert alone. I was supposed to go with a girl, but it seems like she’s trying to be nice and decline. This is my first concert EVER! lol idk what to expect. Tickets are $180 for nosebleeds section.
The concert starts at 7pm. I plan on going into the city early and leaving around 3-4pm and grabbing dinner before the concert. I think I’ll uber home. Maybe leave 15-30 minutes early to avoid the crowd.
I’m very scared because idk what to expect. I’m more so scared that I won’t be able to get home safely or get an uber. I’m also worried of men or sketchy people approaching me. Or worse, someone putting stuff into my drink. I don’t plan on staying out until early morning; probably be home before midnight lol
The reason why I want to go, is because this time around, I can definitely swing this amount. Also, it’s something to look forward to in the summer. I really want to before she blows up and tickets get expensive. Back in 2018, I had the opportunity to see Taylor Swift for as low as $60 and someone was supposed to go with me, but they took their husband instead! I just don’t want to miss out on things just because I have no friends.
FDS, should I go to this concert alone? What should I expect? What are some tips you would provide?
Update: I bought the tickets! I went over budget, but I’ll be in the first row of the section for my first concert. Im literally so excited. Im planning out outfits right now. Im literally shaking from excitement.
I go to tons of concerts alone! Only bring your card (check the venue to see if they take cash, most don’t tho) and your ID and stuff them in your bra. No purse. No pockets. That’ll deter theft. Wear comfortable shoes and if you’re in the nose bleeds bring a jacket, it can get cold and they blast AC up there. But most importantly go and have fun! Be less focused on being alone and more focused that you’re out enjoying a great night listening to your favorite artist!
Feel free to chat with people if they meet your eyes. Concerts are where I got asked out the most last year and there’s going to be a ton of people who like similar things to you so they’ll feel comfortable to strike up a convo about the band and get to know you. Just say you have a boyfriend and don’t let them ruin your night. If they won’t leave you alone go to security. It shouldn’t get to that point, but just know the venues have security checkpoints and make a note of where they are. Other than that you should be good. Enjoy yourself and party. Sing your heart out. I usually flost around to different groups cuz I know so many people that there tends to be people I already know there and maybe you’ll see someone you know, too. :)
I just read a HuffPost article about this very thing:
Yes, you definitely should!! Don’t let the fact that you currently don’t have a companion drag you down. I’ve been to many concerts alone and sometimes it can be even more fun as you don’t have to worry about how others will perceive you and can just “let loose” 😆. Plus, it’s a great opportunity to meet like minded people!
I think your plan of leaving 15-30 mins before the end is solid and I’m sure you’ll get a taxi or an Uber, come on 😉. Just to be clear - you’re going to see Taylor Swift?
i bought my ticket to weeknd concert no one else i know listens to him and not anyone i like is around me anyways so im gonna go to that alone. its likely gonna be sold out so ill be lost in a crowd lol
I recently attended two separate concerts alone, by myself, in Washington, D.C. I could not have done so a year ago, so I’m still riding the high of my new found independence and elevated self-esteem. The first concert in DC I went to alone was on a Saturday night, I took the Metro, round trip was under $10. The second concert I went to in DC, I went on President’s Day Monday, and there was maintenance work being done on the line I take into DC. I ended up parking at the metro station (free parking on weekends and federally observed holidays) and I took a Lyft into DC ($30 one way, including tip 😬 about the cost of the concert ticket!) after the concert ended I decided not to rideshare back to the metro station where my car was parked at, I ended up taking the metro train, then a metro bus, and made it back to the metro station my car was parked at before 1am (last train left at 12:45am, I cut it very close!)
Apple, I’m proud of you for going on your own and doing something you find enjoyable. I’m curious, who are you seeing for $180+ per ticket, who is this mystery artist?