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How to Find People to Go to Concerts With

The fastest way to find people to go to concerts with is to pick a show, say you are going, and connect with others who marked the same event. Synth shows upcoming concerts near you and who else is interested or going.

Start with a show you would actually attend

Pick one concert you are excited about—not a random Tuesday open mic unless that is your thing. When you have a specific date, venue, and artist, it is much easier to start a conversation than with a vague "anyone like live music?" post.

See who else is going

On Synth, open the event and mark interested or going. You will see other members who did the same. That list is your shortlist of potential concert buddies: you already share at least one artist and one night out.

Message before the show

Send a simple note: which show, where you are thinking of meeting (venue doors, nearby bar), and whether you already have a ticket. Keep plans in the app until you have met in person.

Use your taste, not just the calendar

Connect Spotify or Apple Music on Synth so recommendations and matches skew toward people who listen like you do—not only people who happen to live nearby.

If you are in DC

Synth's deepest listings are in Washington, DC right now. Browse what is on this week:

After the show

Leave a short review on Synth. It helps the next person deciding whether to go alone, and it keeps your show history useful for future plans.

Questions

Do I need to know someone first?

No. Most people on Synth start as strangers who picked the same show. You only need a shared event to break the ice.

What if nobody has marked the show yet?

Be the first. Early markers show up to others browsing the event, especially for smaller rooms and weeknight shows.

Is Synth only for dating?

No. Synth is for anyone who wants company at live music—friends, concert buddies, or meeting new people with similar taste.

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Last updated October 19, 2026.