Concerts in India are hilarious. Sometimes Travis cancels it, sometimes Justin. And if the artist shows up, the crowd, the chaos, or the venue drama will ensure that something goes down anyway. And no matter how hyped you are… one red flag, and the whole vibe can crash.
So we asked 5 Indian concert-goers: “What’s one thing that instantly ruins a concert for you?” Here’s what they said (and honestly… they’re not wrong):
1. “When the opener sounds like a dying… washing machine”
— Rashi, 23
“No disrespect, but if the artist invites an opener who sounds like my mom's old washing machine, I start questioning the whole event. I didn’t pay ₹6,500 for this.”
Takeaway: Always check who’s opening. An underwhelming start can ruin the buzz.
2. “When the crowd turns into a wrestling match before the headliner”
— Mahek Shah, 26
“One guy’s shirt is already torn, people are pushing like it’s a local train in Mumbai, and someone’s shouting ‘Bhai, calm ho ja!’ It’s a full-blown mess.”
Takeaway: If chaos starts early, expect more madness later. If you're not into wild crowd energy, be at the edges.
3. “No signal, no friends, no idea where I am”
— Shiven, 22
“I stepped out for a samosa, came back, and my phone had 4% battery. Can’t find anyone, no network. I felt like I was on an episode of Lost, concert edition.”
Takeaway: Screenshot everything. Share a meet-up spot. Carry a power bank. Don’t trust Indian venue Wi-Fi.
💡 Or… join the Concert Circle Community and find concert buddies before you even reach the venue. That way, even if you lose the network, you’re rolling in with people you’ve already connected with.
Find Your Concert Crew →4. “If someone starts smoking right next to me, I’m instantly irritated”
— Anshika Gupta, 22
“The guy next to me lit up a cigarette and just kept blowing smoke right into my face during a romantic unplugged set. Like, bro… Arijit Singh is singing about heartbreak, and I’m getting smoked like a tandoori.”
Takeaway: Respect personal space. Some venues are chill with smoking, others aren't. Know the rules and the mood.
5. “When someone says ‘I don’t even know this singer, just came for timepass’”
— Amarjeet, 27
“Bro, you’re at a live concert and you don’t even know one track? Why are you even here? Go to a food court or something.”
Takeaway: Pick your squad wisely. The wrong company can kill even the best concert night.
💡 Concert Circle makes sure your “concert squad” is made up of actual fans who vibe with the artist.
Join the Community →Final Thoughts?
Concerts in India are unforgettable — in the best and worst ways. You can’t always control the crowd or the openers. But you can control your prep and your people.
And if your usual gang ditched or you’re tired of dragging “bored friends” — Concert Circle can help you:
- Find like-minded fans going to the same show
- Travel & stay together with curated experience packages
- Skip last-minute ticket FOMO with verified resale options