Traveling Alone to Concerts: Finding Your Community on the Road

Send us Fan MailWhat if solo travel started with a concert ticket?In Episode 8 of Roam Alone, I’m joined by Molly — the ultimate concert queen — who travels solo to cities across the country (and now internationally) to see her favorite artists live. I first met her at a Jon Batiste show, proof that live music and solo travel are powerful tools for connection.Molly shares how traveling alone came about organically and how planning trips around concerts became her gateway into confident, independent travel. For her, attending concerts solo isn’t lonely — it’s one of the easiest ways to meet new people, build community, and create meaningful travel experiences.If you’ve ever hesitated to travel solo or attend an event alone, this episode will inspire you to buy the ticket — and trust yourself to go.Time Stamps 00:00 Meeting Molly at a Jon Batiste concert 04:43 How solo travel came about organically 07:02 Developing new friendships while attending concerts solo 09:20 First international solo trip to celebrate turning 50 13:00 Molly’s best solo travel safety tipsRoam Alone is hosted by Theresa Stephens.Instagram: @theresaannstephensFacebook: /theresastephensFacebook: /RoamAlone