The right prompts turn a basic concert log into a time capsule you'll treasure for decades.
Before the Show
- How long have you waited to see this artist?
- What song are you most hoping to hear?
- How are you feeling going into tonight?
- Who are you going with and why?
After the Show
- What was the highlight of the night?
- What surprised you?
- How would you describe the crowd's energy?
- What song hit differently live than on the album?
- Describe the one moment you'll remember longest
- How did you feel walking out?
- Rate the show 1-10 and explain why
- Would you see them again?
Bonus Prompts
- What did you wear?
- What did you eat or drink?
- Did you buy merch? Any regrets?
- Did anything go wrong? (Sometimes the best stories)
- One word to describe the night
- What would you tell someone who's never seen this artist live?
You Don't Need to Answer Every Prompt
Pick 3-5 that resonate after each show. The goal is capturing enough to bring the memory back, not completing an assignment.
Further Reading
- What to write in a concert journal
- What is a concert journal?
- How to remember details from old concerts
Never Face a Blank Page
The Concerts Remembered Journal has prompts built into every entry, just fill in what matters.


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