- Wrong vibe or off night: Several commenters said they’ll leave immediately if the music isn’t matching their energy — even for artists they love.
- Bad crowd behavior: One user bailed after a Disclosure b2b Green Velvet show in Miami because the club crowd “was absolute dog shit” and nobody danced.
- Technical issues or chaotic production: Others mentioned leaving when sound or visuals aren’t working and the set feels broken.
- Hyped-too-much disappointment: A few people said they left big-name headliners (Chance the Rapper at Lollapalooza was cited) when the performance didn’t live up to expectations.
- Sometimes it’s personal preference: Some sets just don’t land with you — and that’s fine. A user pointed out they don’t want strangers’ tastes to decide their night.
- Drop back ~15 feet and reevaluate — being up front is not always worth it.
- If your spot isn’t vibing, move on and explore another stage — festivals are built for wandering.
- Trust your gut. You paid for a good time, not punishment.
Source: https://www.reddit.com/r/festivals/comments/1qmxrkx/have_you_ever_left_a_set_early_because_it_wasnt/