What to wear to a concert
Comfort comes first: wear clothes and shoes you can stand and dance in for hours, plus a layer you can tie round your waist. Dark colours hide spills and sweat.
Two outfits that work
Band tee, dark jeans, utility jacket
- black band tee
- dark stretch jeans
- olive utility jacket
- white cushioned trainers
- small crossbody bag
A tee and stretch jeans move with you, and the jacket ties round your waist when the room heats up.
Cotton tee, black jeans, bomber
- grey cotton tee
- black jeans
- navy bomber
- black trainers
Black jeans and a bomber cope with a crowd and a cold walk home, and dark colours hide spilt drinks.
By weather
| Hot22° and up | A light tee, shorts or light trousers, a hat or sunglasses and water; keep a thin layer for the night. |
|---|---|
| Mild10° to 21° | The outfit as planned; the jacket comes off in the crowd. |
| ColdBelow 10° | A warm coat for the queue that you can leave at the cloakroom, closed boots and a hat. |
Do and don’t
- Wear shoes you can stand in for hours
- Wear a layer you can tie round your waist
- Choose dark colours
- Carry a small, closed bag that meets the venue’s bag rules
- Wear new shoes
- Bring a large bag; many venues limit size
- Wear open sandals in a crowd
- Wear anything that needs constant adjusting
Check the night before
- Check the venue’s bag rules and doors time
- Check the forecast if the concert is outdoors
- Charge your phone and pack your ticket
- Pack earplugs and a card
- Plan how you will get home
Questions people ask
What should I wear to a rock concert?
A band tee or plain tee, dark jeans and sturdy shoes. Leave valuables at home.
What should I wear to a classical concert?
Smart casual to smart: a dress or a jacket with a shirt, and polished shoes.
What shoes are best for a standing concert?
Cushioned closed shoes that you can stand in. Avoid open sandals in a crowd.
What do I do about the cold at an outdoor concert?
Layer a thin base, a fleece or jacket and a waterproof layer. A hat and gloves in winter.
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