Going to a concert by yourself

[dkmwise]

So there's a concert coming up this summer with a couple bands that I used to be pretty into and don't tour the east coast very much. Only a couple of my friends are also into this type of music and they can't make it so I'm thinking of going myself. Anyone go to concerts by themselves and if so is it still a pretty fun experience?

[KyleKong]

I was supposed to go to a Reel Big Fish concert with some friends and they all backed out, but I went by myself.

Never go out to do stuff by myself like that, so it was akward at first, but I had a blast, met another girl there by herself, ended up ****ing her.

So, there's always that.

[AirTupac]

Get drunk and just go.

[Myth]

I've gone plenty of times and it is fun. At a certain age, you just stop caring about needing to be with people to have fun. I've gone to movies by myself too, and it is never awkward for me.

[Akrazotile]

I've gone plenty of times and it is fun. At a certain age, you just stop caring about needing to be with people to have fun. I've gone to movies by myself too, and it is never awkward for me.


This.

Its usually MORE fun to go to events with others but if its not an option theres nothin wrong with mobbin one deep ya feel me

[Rake2204]

I'd say I prefer to go with others but I try not let the fact I'm alone stop myself from going. Sometimes only doing things like that with others can limit your options and opportunities. I passed up Rammstein a few years ago because I didn't really know anyone who'd be into that type of show. In hindsight I wish I would have just gone by myself. Since then I found it can be liberating to get out there on one's own in those type of situations.

[LOLCATS]

Theres nothing wrong with going by yourself, but you need to outgoing because you will most likely need to make temporary friends there to really get into the experience.

[nightprowler10]

I went to my first concert (AC/DC at the United Center) by myself. IMO, it's more fun with friends, but it's fun regardless.

[dkmwise]

Nice, thanks guys, glad to hear some positive experiences

[Rake2204]

Theres nothing wrong with going by yourself, but you need to outgoing because you will most likely need to make temporary friends there to really get into the experience.I'll say, even as someone who's relatively introverted, I've enjoyed my solo concerts (El-P & Killer Mike, part of Brother Ali). Even if I'm just absorbing the atmosphere by myself (without being outgoing with others) it can still be a fun experience, though surely a little strange in the beginning.

[ArbitraryWater]

I've gone plenty of times and it is fun. At a certain age, you just stop caring about needing to be with people to have fun. I've gone to movies by myself too, and it is never awkward for me.

The best thing ever is going to a great movie months after it came out and you're all alone in the room

[BlazerRed]

I went to La Dispute myself.. I don't talk to people during the concert anyway so no biggie..

[Derka]

Going to see Clutch by myself in September and Mastodon by myself in October. My friends are f*cking weak when it comes to good music.

[Myth]

The best thing ever is going to a great movie months after it came out and you're all alone in the room

I've done that a couple of times with mediocre movies, but not great ones. Great ones tend to have a few other people in the theater no matter how long it has been out.

[navy]

So there's a concert coming up this summer with a couple bands that I used to be pretty into and don't tour the east coast very much. Only a couple of my friends are also into this type of music and they can't make it so I'm thinking of going myself. Anyone go to concerts by themselves and if so is it still a pretty fun experience?
You are missing out on the perfect reason to ask a girl out. The music cant be that bad....

[GimmeThat]

you'd have to be a fanatic and is really interested in studying the performers to do that.

plenty of people like that out there.

[BrainDead]

I went to see the latest X-Men movie in 3D by myself......shit was crazy, but I was high as f*ck though.

[Hotbullets]

I went to La Dispute myself.. I don't talk to people during the concert anyway so no biggie..

Awesome band. :cheers:

[Magic731]

I've often thought about this. Without sugar coating it most of my mates are boring, useless and poor pricks. I've often been tempted to go to certain events by myself but always been too worried about the potential awkwardness of it. I need to just get out and do it though.

[JohnFreeman]

I was supposed to go to a Reel Big Fish concert with some friends and they all backed out, but I went by myself.

Never go out to do stuff by myself like that, so it was akward at first, but I had a blast, met another girl there by herself, ended up ****ing her.

So, there's always that.
Reel Big fish? ew

[Magic731]

Like I found out, it's awkward before it starts, waiting in line alone, but once the concert starts then that awkwardness goes away
That's the challenge for me whenever I got out. I tend to sit back a little at the beginning and just let things flow before really getting involved as I settle into the environment. Knowing this really puts me off doing much by myself.

[Thorpesaurous]

I do it all the time. Generally speaking, being 36, most of my friends are married and have kids, or one of the two, and most of them don't have as much disposable income as I have.

I actually really enjoy it. Usually you can make a few new friends no problem because you know you have at least this one bit of common taste. I've met a bunch of people going to stuff like concerts alone. And have then met up with them at other concerts down the road. If you head to your seat alone, and have the personality to introduce yourself to the people around you, it doesn't take much to say that you have no friends who are into this, but you like enough that you didn't want to miss it, and if they're fans too, they'll usually think you're awesome.

[thefatmiral]

seen lots of bands on my own. I like all kinds of music and live performances. rather see it with my homies if i could. never been to the movies by myself, people who do it say its cool . I'll try it out

[Thorpesaurous]

seen lots of bands on my own. I like all kinds of music and live performances. rather see it with my homies if i could. never been to the movies by myself, people who do it say its cool . I'll try it out


I go to the movies by myself all the time.

[Bandito]

I go to the movies by myself all the time.
Me too. It's not a big deal.

[Roundball_Rock]

Yeah go ahead and do it. As several people have noted, a key is to be outgoing and make some temporary friends and the event (especially if it is a standing room only concert versus one with seats). It isn't hard since you have a common interest and once the music starts that is where the focus will be.

[El Kabong]

Yea, it's fine. I've travelled all over Australia by myself to see bands and go to music festivals by myself. It's plenty easy to find people to talk to at concerts and such since you've got an easy and obvious topic to strike up conversations with people.

[D-FENS]

I was supposed to go to a Reel Big Fish concert with some friends and they all backed out, but I went by myself.

Never go out to do stuff by myself like that, so it was akward at first, but I had a blast, met another girl there by herself, ended up ****ing her.

So, there's always that.


Best example of rocking out going solo

[dkmwise]

You are missing out on the perfect reason to ask a girl out. The music cant be that bad....

Don't think the wife would like that

[stalkerforlife]

I would go anywhere by myself. I mean, if I have good company, that'd be great. However, going alone is great because you answer to no one. Just do whatever the heck you want.

I want to go to a theme park alone.

[dkmwise]

Lots of good feedback, thanks guys. Sounds like everyone's pretty much on the same page.

Got the tickets a while ago so was definitely going to go, just wondering what to expect, sounds like many people have been in this situation and had a good time.

[dkmwise]

I would go anywhere by myself. I mean, if I have good company, that'd be great. However, going alone is great because you answer to no one. Just do whatever the heck you want.

I want to go to a theme park alone.


Haha, a theme park could be fun alone, just do whatever you want the whole time.

There's actually another person I found who probably would go but just based on his vibe I think I may have more fun by myself that with this particular person.

[stalkerforlife]

Honestly, too, being by yourself at a concert or theme park gives you a great opportunity to hit on chicks. I'm ugly, so most women will reject me...so why would I want someone I know to witness that? If I get rejected when i'm alone, it won't be as embarrassing.

Cast that net, baby.