How to Go to a Concert if You Are a Teenager

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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

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  3. {“smallUrl”:”https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/images\/thumb\/6\/67\/Deal-With-an-Ex-Best-Friend-Step-9.jpg\/v4-460px-Deal-With-an-Ex-Best-Friend-Step-9.jpg”,”bigUrl”:”\/images\/thumb\/6\/67\/Deal-With-an-Ex-Best-Friend-Step-9.jpg\/aid970345-v4-728px-Deal-With-an-Ex-Best-Friend-Step-9.jpg”,”smallWidth”:460,”smallHeight”:345,”bigWidth”:728,”bigHeight”:546,”licensing”:”<div class=\”mw-parser-output\”><p>License: <a target=\”_blank\” rel=\”nofollow noreferrer noopener\” class=\”external text\” href=\”https:\/\/creativecommons.org\/licenses\/by-nc-sa\/3.0\/\”>Creative Commons<\/a><br>\n<\/p><p><br \/>\n<\/p><\/div>”} 3 Find a friend to go with. 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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    • 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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  6. {“smallUrl”:”https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/images\/thumb\/3\/39\/Stay-Calm-During-Road-Rage-Step-16.jpg\/v4-460px-Stay-Calm-During-Road-Rage-Step-16.jpg”,”bigUrl”:”\/images\/thumb\/3\/39\/Stay-Calm-During-Road-Rage-Step-16.jpg\/aid970345-v4-728px-Stay-Calm-During-Road-Rage-Step-16.jpg”,”smallWidth”:460,”smallHeight”:345,”bigWidth”:728,”bigHeight”:546,”licensing”:”<div class=\”mw-parser-output\”><p>License: <a target=\”_blank\” rel=\”nofollow noreferrer noopener\” class=\”external text\” href=\”https:\/\/creativecommons.org\/licenses\/by-nc-sa\/3.0\/\”>Creative Commons<\/a><br>\n<\/p><p><br \/>\n<\/p><\/div>”} 6 Coordinate transportation. 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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  2. {“smallUrl”:”https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/images\/thumb\/e\/e8\/Develop-a-Morning-Routine-%28Teens%29-Step-17.jpg\/v4-460px-Develop-a-Morning-Routine-%28Teens%29-Step-17.jpg”,”bigUrl”:”\/images\/thumb\/e\/e8\/Develop-a-Morning-Routine-%28Teens%29-Step-17.jpg\/aid970345-v4-728px-Develop-a-Morning-Routine-%28Teens%29-Step-17.jpg”,”smallWidth”:460,”smallHeight”:345,”bigWidth”:728,”bigHeight”:546,”licensing”:”<div class=\”mw-parser-output\”><p>License: <a target=\”_blank\” rel=\”nofollow noreferrer noopener\” class=\”external text\” href=\”https:\/\/creativecommons.org\/licenses\/by-nc-sa\/3.0\/\”>Creative Commons<\/a><br>\n<\/p><p><br \/>\n<\/p><\/div>”} 2 Eat a meal before you leave for the concert. Concerts can be exhausting, and the food sold at concert venues is often overpriced, so you’ll want to fuel up beforehand to make sure you’ll have enough energy to enjoy yourself. Be sure to drink plenty of water as well. [7] X Research source
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  4. {“smallUrl”:”https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/images\/thumb\/d\/dd\/Be-a-Better-Person-at-School-Step-3.jpg\/v4-460px-Be-a-Better-Person-at-School-Step-3.jpg”,”bigUrl”:”\/images\/thumb\/d\/dd\/Be-a-Better-Person-at-School-Step-3.jpg\/aid970345-v4-728px-Be-a-Better-Person-at-School-Step-3.jpg”,”smallWidth”:460,”smallHeight”:345,”bigWidth”:728,”bigHeight”:546,”licensing”:”<div class=\”mw-parser-output\”><p>License: <a target=\”_blank\” rel=\”nofollow noreferrer noopener\” class=\”external text\” href=\”https:\/\/creativecommons.org\/licenses\/by-nc-sa\/3.0\/\”>Creative Commons<\/a><br>\n<\/p><p><br \/>\n<\/p><\/div>”} 4 Arrive early. Show up at least an hour in advance to guarantee you are able to get into the venue, find your seats, and get settled before the show begins. If your tickets are for standing room only, you will have a better view the earlier you arrive. If you want to be near the front for a large concert, consider showing up a few hours early. [9] X Research source
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  9. {“smallUrl”:”https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/images\/thumb\/6\/68\/Get-Your-Boyfriend%27s-Attention-Step-9.jpg\/v4-460px-Get-Your-Boyfriend%27s-Attention-Step-9.jpg”,”bigUrl”:”\/images\/thumb\/6\/68\/Get-Your-Boyfriend%27s-Attention-Step-9.jpg\/aid970345-v4-728px-Get-Your-Boyfriend%27s-Attention-Step-9.jpg”,”smallWidth”:460,”smallHeight”:345,”bigWidth”:728,”bigHeight”:546,”licensing”:”<div class=\”mw-parser-output\”><p>License: <a target=\”_blank\” rel=\”nofollow noreferrer noopener\” class=\”external text\” href=\”https:\/\/creativecommons.org\/licenses\/by-nc-sa\/3.0\/\”>Creative Commons<\/a><br>\n<\/p><p><br \/>\n<\/p><\/div>”} 9 Wind down after the concert. After a great concert, you’ll probably be a combination of exhilarated and exhausted. Once you get home, you’ll want to start winding down so you can get some rest. Be sure to drink some water, and consider eating a snack and/or watching some TV to help wind down.
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