Top Music Travel Tips for Concert Lovers

A love of music starts from a very early age, and while your tastes may change as you get older, the thrill of a live music event never ceases. Songs can trigger unforgettable memories of your favorite gig or concert, even years after the artists stop touring.  

As live music concerts and festivals tend to be the nights you remember most fondly, we wanted to share with you our top 4 music travel tips so that you make the most memorable musical memories. 

Tip 1. Always double-check the concert date before you book your travel plans 

The best part of any live music event is being there, right? Which is why double-checking the concert dates before you book your travel is our number one travel tip. After all, it’s not much fun traveling across the country to arrive and find that the gig happened the weekend before.  

Fortunately, there are a few places where, if you pick the wrong date, you can still get away with it, such as New Orleans. As the home of jazz, New Orleans has something going on every day of the year, so if you arrive on the wrong date, chances are you won’t leave New Orleans empty-handed.  

With a year-round packed music schedule, including musical street parades, live music festivals, and its world-famous jazz clubs, whatever day you arrive, there will be live music you can enjoy. There is so much to do in New Orleans that you might not want to rush back, so stay at the Blake Hotel New Orleans, BW Premier Collection, and enjoy your time in “The Big Easy”.  

Tip 2. Secure your accommodation early 

Our second travel tip is equally as important, as pre-booking where you’re going to stay takes away the stress of finding accommodation near the event. Some live music venues can attract hundreds of thousands of fans to a city over one weekend, and after the gig, the last thing you’ll want is a two-hour commute to a hotel on the other side of town.  

Take Seattle, for example, pioneers of the alternative rock and grunge scenes and home to several world-famous bands, including the Foo Fighters, Pearl Jam, and Alice in Chains. But, as a mecca for live music, when it hosts grandstand live music events, accommodation availability can be tough to find as the event day approaches. 

So if you’ve spotted a live music concert in Seattle you want to see in 2023, be sure to stay in the heart of the city at the Best Western Plus Pioneer Square Hotel Downtown. 

Tip 3. Check the venue and the weather, and dress accordingly 

Live music events can come in all shapes and sizes. Live music events can be indoors, underground, or out in the open air, so our third top travel tip is always to check the venue and dress accordingly. After all, if you’re attending an indoor gig where people will be dancing, it might be worth taking some light clothing to avoid overheating. Similarly, for all outdoor events, check the weather on the day; if it looks like it might rain, then a waterproof coat could be essential.  

As the “Live Music Capital of the World,” Austin, Texas, is a great destination to enjoy the city’s vibrant music scene. You won’t need a raincoat very often in Austin, just some shades, which is great as the city is home to over 250 music venues and a huge number of live music outdoor festivals catering to every genre of music. 

No matter your taste in music, Austin will have a live music concert you want to attend, so stay in the heart of the city at the Aiden by Best Western @ Austin City Hotel. 

Tip 4. Familiarize yourself with the venue before the event 

Frequent concertgoers would agree that travel tip number four comes highly recommended, particularly in an unfamiliar city. If you’re in town a day or two early, it’s best to visit the venue ahead of time and familiarize yourself with the entry points and how best to travel to and from the gig afterward.  

After all, nobody wants to miss their favorite song because they’re lost trying to find the venue after the band has already started. Fortunately, if you’re heading to Nashville for a live gig, all the best music venues are located in the city’s center, making it easy to get to and from every event. 

With a wealth of live music venues in the “Music City” of Nashville, you don’t have to miss a beat when you stay at the Best Western Plus Music Row, located in the city’s world-famous Music Row district.