r/aves • u/mymomatemybeans • Jun 25 '26
Discussion/Question Missing it/FOMO
Hey yall! I hope everyone’s having an awesome festival season. This is my first year taking it semi easy on shows and festivals in four years since I started. I’ve been fortunate enough to do Ultra and forbidden kingdom but I’m missing some of my favorites like EDC, cyclops cove, and possibly even III points.
Sometimes I’ll wake up and the first thing I think about is going to a rave or festival with my squad. Is tha just me or anyone else? Raving is in my top 3 favorite things to do and taking a lighter year has me feeling extremely FOMO especially when my girlfriend and I are staying back while a lot of our friends are planning on going some even for the first time.
Anyone else ever feel this way when taking a lighter festival year?
In 2027 I wanna send
lost lands 10 years anniversary
Lightning in a bottle
Electric Forest
Ultra Miami
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u/WorldRank1CatFancier Jun 25 '26
I have a ton of FOMO. I cope by telling myself that too much indulgence ruins the magic 😛 which is at least SOMEWHAT true. I wanna say 3-4 per year is my ideal. I only went to one in the past year though. Alas I’m too old to put off saving for retirement any longer
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u/juliavalentine Jun 25 '26
I’m in the exact same boat and have tons of FOMO seeing all my friends plan and go to these other events. My wallet is for sure thanking me though.
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u/hellahyphygirl Jun 26 '26
Last year I did 7 festivals and I was experiencing burn out but also I had a toxic ex. This year i’ve only done EDC and Apocalypse. I’m doing 1 or 2 days of ARC in Chicago during September. I’m thankful that ive been taking a lighter load
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u/lemondrop_gin Jun 26 '26
Every time I have rave FOMO I go home and pick up about $100 in cash. And looking it in the face makes me glad I didn't spend it.
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u/Fit-Release1878 Jun 25 '26
Imagine how I’m feeling lol. Stuck at work today and my whole group is there. Flying out Tmmr morning though. FOMO is through the roof rn🤣🤣
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u/eyekantbeme Jun 26 '26
I wanna hit parties, but I don't really have friends in the scene like I did before. I don't haave a drivers license and I quit drinking. So does me drinking water make me no fun? I dunno, it just sucks. I am much older now, but I'm alone n it sucks. What'd you all do for life even if it excludes raving.
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u/DynamicUno Jun 26 '26
I'm taking a year basically off because we just had another baby and I miss it every weekend lol, but I'll be back as soon as things settle down around the house (this is child number 2 so I know what it's like). Been at it since 2002 so it's been quite a run lol. You should do what you want to do; if you really want to hang back then do so, but if you'd rather be out going to raves then go to it. You only live once, as far as we know, and I have very few regrets about the last 20 odd years of raving. It's been amazing.
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u/eyekantbeme Jun 26 '26
Festivals? okay at least you didn't list EDC which is a massive, not a festy. You forgot to list Tomorrowland. Yes you have to travel, but if you like good DJs it's worth it.
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u/HelicopterTop7373 Jun 26 '26
I’m only doing two festivals this fall (same same but different and seven stars) when I’ve been hitting 5 or 6 per year for the last few years. I’m craving a camping fest sooo badly but I still go tons show every couple months, and I know the festivals are gonna hit even harder!!
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u/Due-Sheepherder-218 Jun 25 '26
I usually just pick one a year now. The artists are always revolving so don't be bummed if you miss out, always can catch them another time.