How to Go to a Concert if You Are a Teenager

Thứ bảy - 27/04/2024 01:09

The ultimate guide to seeing live music for teensGoing to concerts and live performances is a lot of fun, but the concert experience can be daunting or overwhelming for younger attendees. As a teen, you'll want to prepare for the event far...

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Going to concerts and live performances is a lot of fun, but the concert experience can be daunting or overwhelming for younger attendees. As a teen, you’ll want to prepare for the event far in advance in order to ensure that your concert experience is enjoyable. By talking to your parents and making plans to stay safe throughout the event, you’ll be sure to have a great time at the concert.

Things You Should Know

Check out the venue's policies, regulations, and age limit before you buy tickets.
Get permission from your parents to go and arrange transportation to and from the show.
Bring a charged phone and cash with you to the concert. Eat before the show or bring enough money for snacks and water.
Wear comfortable clothing and shoes that are appropriate for the weather. Have a great time and stay safe!

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Tickets and Logistics

Some venues, particularly those that serve alcohol, will only allow entry for guests who are over 21 years old. It's best to research the venue's age policies online or by phone before you make plans to attend a concert. If you buy a ticket and get turned away at the door, you likely will not get your money back.

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It’s best to check in with your parents before you buy tickets to make sure you’ll be allowed to go. Have a conversation with your parents to figure out how you will travel to and from the concert, and to talk about ground rules for staying safe at the event.^{[1] X Research source}

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For your safety, it’s best not to attend concerts alone.reasons. Find at least one friend to go to the concert, and plan to stick together on the day of the event. If you’re having trouble finding company, consider posting on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram to see if other people in your social network are interested. ^{[2] X Research source}

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If the concert is for a popular band, figure out exactly when the tickets go on sale, and be prepared to buy them as soon as you can to guarantee the show won’t sell out. Ticketmaster.com sells tickets for bigger shows, but if you’re going to a smaller show, look online at the venue’s website for information on how to purchase tickets. Once you buy the tickets, print them and keep them in a safe place where you won’t risk losing them.^{[3] X Research source}

Make sure you can afford the tickets before your purchase. If you can’t, ask your parents for a loan, and figure out how you can repay them through extra housework or an outside job.

Never assume you can buy tickets at the door, as you will run the risk of getting turned away.

Avoid buying tickets from online from resellers, who will likely try to scam you.

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Find the venue’s webpage to get a sense of what to expect, and to avoid any hassles the day of the concert. Figure out how early the doors will open, and whether or not you’ll be able to bring your own food/water. Be sure the venue is not 21+ so you won’t risk getting turned away at the door.

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Make a plan for how you will get to and from the concert venue. Ask your parents for a ride, and suggest a carpool if your friends will be going to the concert. If your parents are driving you, be sure to solidify pick up/drop off times and locations in advance of the concert. If you can’t find a ride, figure out how to travel via public transit.^{[4] X Research source}

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If you don’t know the all of the bands who will be playing, it’s always a good idea to familiarize yourself with their music ahead of time so that you can make the most of your concert experience.^{[5] X Research source}