Outdoor Concert Pros and Cons

Summer is just around the corner (or at least we hope) which means more concerts and festivals out in the sunshine! However, doing it Woodstock style does come with its ups and downs.

Pros:

1. SUNSHINE! What is better than lying on the grass, having your favourite band just a few meters away and the sun beating down on your face?

2. Outdoor venues are usually general admission which often means cheaper tickets.

3. When the festival is in town, so are the food trucks! The greasiest and yummiest hot dogs and funnel cakes at your finger tips.

4. More room for activities. Festivals not only have your necessary stages but also have beer tents and  promo tables  (hint hint free merchandise).

5. Meeting new people is easier than one-two-three. Not being forced to sit between two sweaty strangers gives you more space to walk around and socialize with other fans.

Cons:

1. The elements may not always be in your favour. Outdoor concerts are on, rain or shine. All you can do is cross your fingers and hope for anything but torrential downpour.

2. Dirty bathrooms and - dare I say it - porta-potties. The outdoors also bring dirt and grime that people trudge into the already nasty bathrooms.

3. The dreaded numb bum. Many outdoor venues don’t offer seating so get ready to sit on the ground for a very, very long time.

4. We are not made of titanium. The sunshine, heat and excessive dancing will wear you out to the point of total exhaustion. TIP: Stay hydrated! All Outdoor concert venues have free water refill stations so bring your water bottles.