Wristbands prove you were there. Store them flat for longevity or display them as part of your concert story. For a complete overview of preserving all your concert memorabilia, see our guide to preserving concert tickets.

Storage Options

  • Concert journal - Tape or clip alongside your entry for that show
  • Archival box or envelope - Keep flat, grouped by year or artist
  • Ziplock in a drawer - Simple, minimal, keeps them together

Display Options

  • Shadow box - Combine with tickets, photos, setlists, or guitar picks
  • Hanging string or rod - Line them up chronologically; easy to add to
  • Corkboard - Pin alongside tickets and photos for a collage effect
  • Glass jar - Casual, visible collection on a shelf

Best Ways to Keep Your Concert Wristbands - Ranked from most practical to most elaborate

Fabric vs. Plastic Wristbands

Fabric festival wristbands store well and hold up over time. Plastic wristbands may crack or become brittle. store carefully or photograph as a backup.

Keep Them Intact

Don't cut wristbands off if you can avoid it. Stretch carefully over your hand. An intact wristband looks better displayed and feels more authentic.

Store Wristbands With Your Memories

The Concerts Remembered Journal gives you a home for wristbands alongside your written entries and ticket stubs.

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Looking for a gift? A shadow box display paired with a concert journal makes a great combo. See more ideas in our gift guide for concert lovers.

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