When Travis Scott’s Circus Maximus Tour stop in August 2023 was so hyped that a 1.3 magnitude earthquake hit Rome, concertgoers who had stopped by to explore the beautiful city quickly turned around. The post-pandemic era of gig tourism is in full swing right now, and how!

As travel returns to normal, a thriving travel economy has started attracting concert Or ‘Gig’ for attendees to make a weekend of their trip. With Airbnb offering great prices and restaurants running ‘special deals’, people are being tempted to explore beyond their itinerary.

Today, gig-trippers are traveling from one place to another not only to enjoy music festivals and concerts but also to learn about new destinations.

What is gig-tripping?

The idea of ​​gig-tripping originates from traveling to domestic or international locations with tour stops or concert venues as the basis of your itinerary. The best example could be people going to different cities for the Taylor Swift Eras Tour, just to have a vacation.

This gives you the option to maximize your flight ticket and get the full value of the hotel room you paid for, without having to travel separately to find the same exact location. Despite the additional cost required to extend your stay, it is still significantly cheaper and time-saving than additional travel.

According to a report published by Skyscanner, 44% of American travelers will travel short distances to see their favorite artist live, while 18% will opt for long distances. Additionally, 34% plan to attend an event, concert or festival domestically in 2024, with 50% of concertgoers aged 25 to 34. Additionally, 60% of US travelers would consider attending an overseas concert in 2024 if it helped them save money, compared to 34% of UK travelers.

How to make the most of gig-tripping?

The best way to plan your trip is to start traveling in advance. The longer you wait to book travel and accommodation tickets, the higher the prices. Additionally, it is always advisable to arrive a day or two before the concert/festival to explore the attractions, avoid post-concert fatigue, and secure better ticket and tour prices before costs soar.

2025 promises to be quite a colorful one with Billie Eilish, BTS, Blackpink, Coldplay, Dua Lipa, Bryan Adams and many more artists expected to play many ‘gigs’ in multiple countries, this is the perfect time for you. Put on your gig-tripping hats and explore!

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