There are several ways to get tickets to see your favorite artist or band in concert. The classic way is to stand in line at the box office, but other better ways can be found on the internet.
Steps
Step 1. Find out when and where the event will take place
There are several sources on the Internet, box office websites, reseller websites, and ticket search engines. Many bands, theaters and clubs have websites where you can sign up for a mailing list that will keep you up to date. Finally, there are radios and newspapers where upcoming shows are often listed at local venues.
Step 2. Consider joining the band's fan club
Many fan clubs offer pre-sale tickets to club members. Most fan clubs have a series of tickets assigned for each show, typically less than 10% of the total available tickets.
Step 3. Get the presale by searching the forums and various websites related to the band
Step 4. Radio stations can also sponsor presales for the show
Just like the fan club presale, there are only a limited number of tickets available.
Step 5. American Express card holders can often purchase tickets through a presale
There is usually a limited number of tickets available.
Step 6. Many theaters, clubs, and concert organizers also have special teams that you may join for the privilege of buying tickets before the general public
Again, only a limited number of tickets are available for these members. Joining these groups can cost hundreds and even thousands of euros, plus service fees.
Step 7. Purchase theater passes
This is the most expensive way of getting tickets. Season tickets can cost € 5,000, € 10,000, € 12,000 or more due to the fact that you are buying tickets for each show in that theater.
Step 8. Try selling to the general public
You can find the dates on the artist or fan club website, the theater website, radio, newspapers or special sites like pollstar.com. Any remaining tickets that have not been sold during any of the presales will be sold during the general public sale. You can generally purchase tickets during such a sale in one of three ways: online, over the phone, or at the box office. Tickets will go on sale at all three venues at the same time.
Step 9. After the tickets are sold out, you can still get some
Ticket prices will generally be higher. Due to the free market, the ticket holder can sell at any price he wants. This price is generally determined by the popularity of the event, the amount of tickets available and the demand for tickets.
Step 10. Try eBay, it has a great deal of tickets for sale
Again, these tickets are sold by individuals who can ask for any price. Most of the tickets sold on Ebay are sold at auction, where the price is determined by the highest bidder.
Step 11. Buy from resellers
They have a large selection of tickets, they also have knowledgeable staff who can help you when purchasing your ticket. Also, if you have any problems, they will be there to help you.
Step 12. As a last resort, buy from a scalper
But beware of counterfeit tickets and the police.
Advice
Use the internet and you will find dozens of sites to buy tickets
Warnings
- The worst way to buy tickets for an event is from a scalper. Tickets can be forged or stolen and will not be valid to enter the concert. Also, in many cities this practice is illegal and the person selling it could be an undercover cop. In any circumstance, you would miss the concert and the money spent.
- When buying tickets online, be aware that almost all sites charge a service fee. The amount of the tax may vary by company. On some sites, you have to be very careful before submitting your payment.
- Likewise, buying tickets through eBay has the same problems. Tickets can be stolen, forged, or, in the case of TicketFast, tickets sold to more than one person. In any of these cases, you would miss out on the show and the money spent.
