What to Write in a Concert Journal

Capture the basics to jog your memory later, then add the emotions and details that made the night actually matter.

The Essentials

Every entry should include:

• Date and day of week
• Artist or band
• Venue and city
• Who you attended with
• Your seat, section, or spot in the crowd

What Makes Entries Interesting Years Later

• Best 2-3 songs performed
• A specific moment you won't forget
• How you felt during the show
• Surprises (guest appearances, rare songs, production moments)
• What you wore
• What you ate or drank
• The vibe of the crowd
• Whether you'd see them again

You Don't Need to Write a Lot

Even two sentences capture more than memory alone. The goal isn't to write an essay, it's to create a trigger that brings the experience back when you revisit it.

Write something, anything, within 48 hours of the show while details are still fresh.

Need more guidance? See our full list of concert journal prompts.

Further Reading

• Concert journal prompts
• What is a concert journal?
• How to start documenting your concert history

Start Writing

The Concerts Remembered Journal includes prompts for every show so you never stare at a blank page.

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