I’m going to a concert tomorrow night that was planned prior to starting my sobriety journey. I’m not nervous or worried that I’m going to want to drink because I’ll be around alcohol, but I am worried that my social stamina won’t hold up well for the whole night. Any tips?
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Find a good non-alcoholic drink and substitute. I doubt NA beer will be available and some frown on that for reasons that make no sense to me. Personally, I enjoy a cranberry sprite or 5 in situations like this. Best of luck and let us know how you hold up.
I had thought about an energy drink if I start to feel totally deflated, but I actually think they offer non-alcoholic beers at our local stadium! So that’s a great option. Thank you 
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Ive been a part of both the jamband and electronic music live scenes since I was a kid. They're both full of drugs, drinking and a lot of addicts. Personally I have more fun at the shows sober than when I'm doing a bunch of drugs and drinking all night. I have a genuine love for the music so I don't necessarily associate it with drugs even though they always went hand n hand. But I think it'll be a surprise to you how much fun you'll have.
I’ve actually been thinking about the fact I have NEVER experienced a concert sober since 13 years old, which makes me kinda sad to think of how much of the authentic experience I actually have missed. I’m excited to experience this for the first time!
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As people start getting compromised, I feel stronger because I know I don’t want be them anymore
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Have a Red Bull
I know it doesn’t matter but curious on the concert?
Sounds basic but when I go out I keep it classy.
I ask for water on the rocks please! 
I’d say start off with a Red Bull and sip on water on the rocks afterwards and just enjoy the moment that you’re sober at a concert which will be one of many to come.
Only buy bottles of water that are not open. Make sure you have sober supports to go with you. And remember if you have the desire to pick up a drink or a drug. Go to the bathroom with the service support and call your sponsor. The urges get bad you should probably leave.
I was thinking about this! So my social battery doesn’t run out.
My brothers and I are taking my dad to Paul Weller for his birthday, which I think is a good intro cause it’s at a smaller venue and I’ll be surrounded by family who know the journey I’m on.
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Thanks Troy this is great advice. I’ll be with family and although they drink socially, they’re aware of my situation so I think I’ll have a good support system for my first sober show
How was the show?
Success! I made it through the whole show easily, with floor seats 
It was a great intro to sober shows! Also crazy to see all the people who were hammered and probably won’t remember most things from the night. Overall a really positive experience!
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That’s how it’s done 
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Yes! Thanks for your support 
First of many!!
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Glad you made it through. I go to all the shows I used to. I choose to have n/a beer or soda and realized I love music because of the music. I'm also a musician and have learned to play without alcohol as well. I also am going with my girlfriend, who is not an alcoholic, who is choosing not to drink herself, most of the time. I'm very lucky to have someone so supportive. So go, have fun and if you can, go with a supportive group. But everyone should go for the love of music.
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