How early should you arrive for concerts?

It really depends on what kind of concert it is and how much a good spot matters to you. For big open-air festivals or arenas, I'd say you should be there at least 1-2 hours early so you can still get a halfway decent spot and don't end up in the back row. If it's a smaller concert in a hall, 30-45 minutes is often enough, but honestly it depends on the organizer - some people show up hours early if it's a big artist.

As a physiotherapist, I gotta say: think about your body too! If you come too early and then stand around for hours, that puts a real strain on your feet, ankles, and lower back. So don't show up way too early if you don't actually need to queue that long - it's just unnecessary stress on your musculoskeletal system. Good shoes are definitely important, I could tell you a lot about that from my practice.

My tip: check out beforehand how big the concert is and what the entrances look like. For smaller events, showing up early often isn't even worth it because you'll get a spot anyway. And if you're at a festival, bring a camping mat or just sit down - you don't need to stand the whole time. That camping setup helps with comfort a ton, trust me.