From a Cute Bag to Comfy Shoes: 8 Summer Concert Essentials We’re Loving

The heat is on, which is why you’ll want to keep your makeup minimal as you get ready to attend a show. This lip balm delivers a glassy shine, but also a volumizing effect that makes lips look fuller, but also well-cared for thanks to ingredients like Japanese Tamanu Oil and Vitamin F that help restore the lip barrier and lock in moisture. Our favorite part? The hint of sheer color and the non-sticky finish.

Concert season comes with plenty of bag sizing requirements, but that doesn’t mean you have to skimp on style on the road. The Nolita may be petite, but it still packs all the items you need to carry in order to maximize the night (everything from cash to a cordless phone charger—come on, filming your fave tunes zaps your battery like nothing else). But what we love most is the bag’s flexibility: A simple adjustment to the clip of the strap and you can convert the Nolita into a wristlet, a dream for when you just want to cut loose and dance. 

Like we mentioned above, a portable phone charger is a must. This one relies on MagSafe technology to clip to the back of your device and, based on tests, can power up an iPhone 17 Pro to 25 percent in about 30 minutes. It also comes with cooling benefits, keeping the power bank below 104 degrees (14 degrees cooler than the industry standard) meaning your hand won’t overheat as you hold it in your palm. 

Maybe you’re attending a daytime concert—or weekend-long music festival—where the sun is beating down. This broad-spectrum stick with SPF 60+ protection is an editor favorite, blocking UV rays and delivering up to 8 hours of hydration, too. With ingredients like Licorice Extract & Soy Lecithin, it also helps improve uneven skin tone and improve fine lines. Still, it’s the ultra-convenient, mess-free application that makes it a concert staple for us.

The Teri is slightly larger than the Nolita, but should still suit the requirements of most concert venues this summer. The 90s-inspired classic is chic and functional, too. We especially love the interior multi-function pocket organization, which allows you to keep everything you need—from a credit card to a paper ticket—all within reach. The detachable strap means it offers both shoulder and crossbody wear, a dream for when the song of summer hits and you can’t stop dancing around. Also critical: The zipper closure to keep your valuables safe and secure.

This clean—and scented—hand sanitizer is tiny enough to tuck in your purse, but also something you’ll reach for often as you get up close and personal with a ton of strangers. It’s also luxe and lightweight, leaving your hands feeling soft vs. greasy and gross. 

It’s the sleek summer sneaker every cool girl is wearing, but with the silver cracked metal finish, it adds an extra bit of style and panache. But there’s more: This is a shoe that’s versatile and comfy, too. Something she can stand in for hours and pair with numerous concert ensembles, too.

Yes, your phone takes great pics. But the ones you can print on the spot? Priceless. Not only does this camera come with 10 lens effects and 10 film effect options, it’s compact and portable. It’s also giving analog energy—the goal going into this summer.