What to buy for a punk concert

A punk concert needs more than drinks and a stage. Your shopping list also has to cover reusable cups, bar and serving equipment, sound gear, cables, stage access and crowd control. Use the guest count to calculate drinks, snacks and tableware, then confirm technical requirements with every band before buying or collecting equipment. Check stock several days ahead, and leave time to chill drinks, pick up hired gear and clear the loading area before doors open.

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What to bring

Grouped the way you'd shop for it, with quantities.

Furniture

Beer tablesqty 12
Chairsqty 80
Bar stoolsqty 8
Coat racksqty 4
Clothes hangersqty 250
Stage sectionsqty 12
Stage stepsqty 2
Bar matsqty 3
Crowd control barriersqty 10

Tableware

Reusable cupsqty 300
Wine glassesqty 40
Platesqty 100
Cutlery setsqty 100
Serving bowlsqty 12
Serving spoonsqty 12

Equipment

Mixer
PA speakersqty 2
Subwoofersqty 2
Stage monitorsqty 4
Microphonesqty 8
Microphone standsqty 8
DI boxesqty 4
Guitar amplifiersqty 3
Bass amplifier
Drum kit
XLR cablesqty 16
Jack cablesqty 12
Cable reelsqty 6
Extension cordsqty 12
Cable matsqty 12
Spare batteriesqty 24

Lighting

LED stage spotlightsqty 8
Light standsqty 2
Mood lightingqty 10
Flashlightsqty 6

Decorations

Punk flagsqty 12
Bannersqty 4
Poster clipsqty 20
Gaffer tapeqty 8
Cable tiesqty 200

Kitchen

Coolersqty 6
Ice containersqty 4
Ice spoonsqty 4
Coffee machinesqty 2
Kettlesqty 2
Thermos flasksqty 4
Cutting boardsqty 4
Chef's knivesqty 4
Frying pansqty 2
Baking traysqty 2
Serving tongsqty 8
Measuring cupsqty 2
Storage cratesqty 20

Catering

Groceries
- Cola - 30 liters
- Coke Zero - 20 liters
- Orange soda - 15 liters
- Tonic - 8 liters
- Ginger ale - 6 liters
- Spa Blauw - 40 liters
- Spa Rood - 20 liters
- Apple juice - 8 liters
- Orange juice - 8 liters
- Alcohol-free beer - 60 bottles
- Pilsener beer - 300 bottles
- Specialty beer - 80 bottles
- Cider - 40 bottles
- Red wine - 12 bottles
- White wine - 10 bottles
- Rosé - 6 bottles
- Prosecco - 4 bottles
- Vodka - 2 bottles
- Gin - 2 bottles
- Rum - 2 bottles
- Whisky - 1 bottle
- Bitter lemon - 6 liter
- Limes - 3 kilos
- Lemons - 2 kilos
- Mint - 6 bunches
- Coffee - 4 packs
- Tea - 2 boxes
- Sugar - 2 kilos
- Milk - 8 liters
- Oat milk - 4 liters
- Paprika chips - 12 bags
- Plain chips - 12 bags
- Tortilla chips - 10 bags
- Salsa - 8 jars
- Salted peanuts - 6 bags
- Snack mix - 6 bags
- Pretzels - 6 bags
- Olives - 6 jars
- Pickles - 4 jars
- Baguettes - 12 pieces
- Mini rolls - 150 pieces
- Hummus - 8 tubs
- Cream cheese - 6 tubs
- Young cheese - 4 kilos
- Brie - 2 kilos
- Salami - 3 kilo
- Ham - 3 kilos
- Grilled vegetables - 3 kilos
- Herb butter - 12 tubs
- Mayonnaise - 4 bottles
- Ketchup - 4 bottles
- Mustard - 3 bottles
- Garlic sauce - 3 bottles
- Barbecue sauce - 2 bottles
- Tomatoes - 4 kilos
- Cucumbers - 3 kilos
- Bell peppers - 3 kilos
- Arugula - 12 bags
- Carrots - 3 kilos
- Grapes - 4 kilos
- Apples - 50 pieces
- Bananas - 30 pieces
- Brownies - 120 pieces
- Cookies - 10 packs
- Chocolate bars - 100 pieces
- Vegetarian snacks - 150 pieces
- Mini Frikandellen - 150 pieces
- Mini spring rolls - 150 pieces
- Sunflower oil - 3 liters
- Salt - 1 kilo
- Pepper - 2 jars
- Paprika powder - 1 jar
- Garlic powder - 1 jar
- Aluminum foil - 4 rolls
- Plastic wrap - 4 rolls
- Baking paper - 3 rolls
- Napkins - 600 pieces
- Paper towels - 12 rolls
- Toilet paper - 48 rolls
- Hand soap - 8 bottles
- Hand sanitizer - 6 bottles
- Trash bags - 100 pieces
- Cleaning spray - 6 bottles
- Dishwasher tablets - 60 pieces
- Dish soap - 4 bottles
- Sponges - 12 pieces
- Microfiber cloths - 24 pieces
- Rubber gloves - 12 pairs

Cleaning

Waste binsqty 12
Waste binsqty 4
Broom setsqty 4
Mopsqty 4
Bucketsqty 4
Dustpan and brushqty 4
Towelsqty 20

Safety

First aid kitsqty 2
Fire extinguishersqty 4
Emergency exit signsqty 6
Safety vestsqty 12
Earplugsqty 250

Administration

Ticket scannersqty 3
Wristbandsqty 300
Cash boxesqty 2
Card payment terminalsqty 2
Pensqty 20
Clipboard foldersqty 6
Printed run sheetsqty 12
Directional signsqty 12
Cloakroom numbersqty 300

Tools

Toolboxesqty 2
Hammerqty 2
Screwdriver setsqty 2
Extension cordsqty 8
Spare fusesqty 12

Transport

Transport cartsqty 4
Roll containersqty 4

Tips

Plan two to three drinks per person for the first hour, then one to two drinks for each additional hour. Add water separately, especially if the venue will be crowded or the stage is warm.
Count one reusable cup per expected guest plus at least 10% extra. If you are serving snacks, match plates, cutlery and serving bowls to the number of guests rather than relying on the bar setup alone.
Get each band’s input list at least two weeks before the concert. Confirm the number of microphones, DI boxes, amplifiers, monitors, XLR cables and jack cables before collecting the sound system.
Bring enough cable reels, extension cords and cable mats for every run from the mixer and PA speakers to the stage. Cover cables across walkways before doors open, not after the crowd arrives.
Reserve crowd control barriers, stage steps, coat racks and clothes hangers before the final week. These are easy to overlook when buying drinks, but difficult to replace on concert day.

Frequently asked questions

How many drinks should I buy for a punk concert?: Allow two to three drinks per person for the first hour, followed by one to two drinks per person for every additional hour. Add water for the full audience and keep a 10% buffer for unexpected demand.
How many reusable cups do I need for a concert?: Start with one cup per expected guest and add 10% extra. For 150 guests, that means at least 165 reusable cups, with more needed if cups are not returned quickly.
When should I confirm the bands’ technical equipment needs?: Confirm the technical requirements at least two weeks before the concert. Recheck microphones, stands, DI boxes, amplifiers, monitors, cables and the drum kit three to five days before setup.
When should I buy and chill drinks for a punk concert?: Check stock and complete the main shopping two to three days before the show. Chill drinks on the day before or the morning of the concert, depending on your refrigerator capacity and serving time.

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