How to Save Money on Concert Tickets

There’s nothing quite like live music, and seeing your favourite acts perform live creates memories that will stick with you for your whole life. But something most people would rather forget is the ticket price.

There has been a huge increase in ticket prices in the last couple of decades which has forced many fans to miss out on the thrill of seeing their favourite bands live. If only they had known that you don’t always have to pay top prices for tickets. There are bargains to be had for those who know where to find them.

This article suggests a few ways that can help you get concert tickets at discounted prices.

Resale sites

There are always people who buy tickets for events and then end up being unable to go. A resale site, also known as a ticket marketplace, is a place where they can sell their tickets to try and recoup some of their money.

The best bargains are usually found in the days shortly before the concert. The people selling at this time are those whose plans have changed at the last minute, and because they need to sell the ticket quickly to get any money back, they will often accept lower prices.

Fanclubs and socials

Many artists have mailing lists for fans on their website that are free to sign up to. This is one of the ways that they get the word out about new material, merchandise, and tour dates. Finding out about concert dates as early as possible means you can prepare to try and get yourself some early bird tickets. Artists sometimes offer exclusive discounts to fan club members too.

Another way artists promote their releases is through content on Instagram and other social media. On these platforms you might also find competitions where you can win tickets from time to time.

Presales

In addition to members of fan clubs, customers of the companies sponsoring the concert are also regularly offered the chance to purchase event tickets early and at a discounted price. You will often see the names or logos of sponsor companies on posters and other promotional material for the concert.

The companies that presell tickets tend to be credit card companies or mobile networks, and if you are a customer of any of them it is well worth being signed up to their special offers email list.

Discount sites

Finding concert tickets on these kinds of sites is rarer than in the other places mentioned above, but you might be lucky. Discount sites are websites such as Groupon, where for a limited time you can get a discount on products, services, and experiences by ordering through them.

These are worth keeping an eye on. Occasionally, some good deals come up. However, when concert tickets do appear on these sites, they are not always at much of a discount. Sometimes they are offered with perks or merchandise instead.

Conclusion

Concert tickets do not need to be prohibitively expensive, and by looking in the right places regularly you will eventually find some bargains. Bands and organisers reward loyalty, so mailing lists and social media are good places to start. But you can also find good deals on resale and discount websites.