Everyone is seeing a show, why not you?

Just throwing it out therewe heard some dude named Harry Styles is on tour.

- KAYLEIGH ROBERTS

So you’ve decided that you’re ready to take the plunge and hit a major music milestone: going to your first concert. Buuut now that the initial rush of excitement has turned into a wave of confusion/planning anxiety/social imposter syndrome, you’re wondering if this is actually a good idea after all.

Pause. Take a deep breath. Got it? Fabulous. Now exhale all that nervous energy out of your body (and life), because what you’re holding in your hands rn is a complete guide to making sure your first concert experience is one you’ll never forget… in the best way possible.

BEFORE THE SHOW

Buy tickets ASAP. Step one in your concert-going experience (well, after getting the OK from your parents to attend) is securing tickets to the event. If you have your heart set on seeing a specific artist (especially a popular one), sign up for their newsletter/updates as soon as the tour is announced, then plan to buy tickets the moment they go on sale. Most big shows sell out super fast, so if you don’t get yours ASAP, you could end up paying way more from a reseller. One insider tip? Go to the actual venue IRL. Some hold tickets to sell at their box office even after the show sells out online.

Read the venue’s “know before you go.” This email has all the important info. Your instinct might be to trash these kinds of messages, but they are full of super useful stuff like when doors open, what you’re allowed to bring into the show and tips on transportation and parking.