Going to a rave on your own
More people are doing it than ever. Here's why you should too – and why it's fine to go home alone.
In short
- Going solo is great fun – everyone should try it.
- You might meet people, you might not. Both are fine.
- It's about the music and the freedom.
Going solo is great fun, and everyone should do it at least once. If you can't be your own best friend for a night, how are you meant to make new ones?
You won't be the only one
Solo festival-going went from 8% of people in 2019 to 29% in 2025, according to a Ticketmaster survey reported by Dazed. That's nearly one in three.
Don't go expecting to meet someone
Sometimes you'll end the night with a new group of mates. Sometimes you'll end it on your own – and that's okay. It's all about the music and the freedom. Anything else is a bonus.