How to survive (and actually enjoy) a festival as a sober wellness girly

Because yes, you can have fun without being three drinks deep and losing your phone.

Let’s be real, music festivals are loud, dusty, chaotic… and also kind of magical. But when you’re the sober, water-sipping, SPF-reapplying friend who starts talking about their sleep schedule at 9pm, it can feel like you don’t belong.
Spoiler: you do.

You’re allowed to love live music, dance until your feet hurt, and romanticize the glitter on your cheeks without having to chug vodka Red Bulls or pretend you’re vibing with that one random DJ set your friend dragged you to. In fact, going to a festival as a wellness girly (sober or not) might just be your secret superpower.

So here are 3 tips to make the most of it:

1. romanticize the prep like it’s your Coachella-era main character moment.
Hydrate. Pack the snacks. Take your magnesium the night before. And do not underestimate the power of cute, comfy clothes that still feel you. Think: linen pants, oversized sunnies, a bikini top, your go-to combat boots, and a tiny shoulder bag with electrolytes and SPF lip balm. You’re not just going to a festival, you’re stepping into a vibe.

2. find your people.
Whether you’re going with a sober-curious crew or your front-left friend group, energy matters. Make plans with people who actually want to be there and won’t pressure you into drinking. Dance the night away, and then head home when you feel like it. No guilt.

3. create your own kind of high.
Who said being sober means being boring? Drink your overpriced coconut water, get lost in the bass drop, scream your favorite lyrics, and ground yourself in the moment. The dopamine from live music, sun on your skin, and connection with the crowd? That’s real. And the best part? You’ll remember all of it the next day (plus: no hangover anxiety).

The truth is, you don’t need alcohol to have a good time. You need aligned energy, good music, and a tiny bit of delusion that you’re starring in your own indie coming-of-age documentary.

So go dance, stay grounded, drink your damn water, and be that girl in the crowd glowing from the inside out.
Sober and sparkling. Who says you can’t be both?