Where to Find and Buy Cheap Concert Tickets Online

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Plus, tricks to get the most bang for your buck

Co-authored by Aly Rusciano

Last Updated: August 13, 2024 Fact Checked

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Best Places to Buy Cheap Concert Tickets

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Advice for Getting Cheap Tickets

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Is there anything better than going to a concert and screaming your heart out? We agree—there isn’t! But with the price of concert tickets these days, those fun nights may seem like a thing of the past…What if we told you they didn’t have to be? We scoured the internet for the best tips and tricks on getting cheap concert tickets, from the best sites and apps to find them to when to make your purchase. Keep reading to learn how to find and secure cheap concert tickets.

How to Find Cheap Concert Tickets

Check reselling apps and websites like Ticketmaster, SeatGeek, and Gametime for last minute tickets.
Go to the venue’s box office to see if they have any more tickets available at face value.
Search social media and the internet for giveaways and contests to win free tickets.

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Best Places to Buy Cheap Concert Tickets

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Ticketmaster While Ticketmaster doesn’t have the best reputation when it comes to purchasing concert tickets (especially for high-demand events), it’s still possible to find cheap tickets on the site or app. Watch for promotions and deals on Ticketmaster’s Deals page. Who knows? You may just find a special offer for one of your favorite bands!
- Similarly, if you’re a verified Ticketmaster fan and couldn’t snag tickets during a concert’s initial sale, you may be selected for an additional, exclusive sale if more tickets become available. You’ll receive an email if you’ve been selected.
- Ticketmaster also has an exchange program where fans can resell or trade tickets for specific sporting events at a lower price.
VividSeats is a well-known ticketing selling app and website that allows you to purchase tickets from resellers. You can search and organize concerts by date, price, and location. The app also periodically offers deals and discounts to new users, so it may not hurt to sign up in the days leading up to your favorite artist’s concert.

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SeatGeek SeatGeek is one of the most established ticket resellers. The app and website break tickets down by price, availability, and best value. Tickets are rated from 1 to 10 to determine how great of a value the ticket is, helping you decide if you’re getting the most bang for your buck.
- Seat Geek also occasionally offers promotions and deals to its users, so be sure to check your inbox for special offers and discounts.
StubHub is one of the most popular ticket reselling apps and websites. The company offers resale tickets at a more affordable price. Plus, the company even uses extra measures to protect fans from scammers with their Fan Protect system.^{[1]
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Gametime is known for selling last-minute tickets at exceptional prices. If it’s the day of the event, check the Gametime app or website to see if you can snag any discounted seats. Sometimes, the company will even give you a special promo code for signing up, making your ticket that much cheaper.
CashorTrade is a lesser-known ticket-purchasing app that allows fans to buy, sell, and trade tickets at face value. Every transaction is insured by the company’s Trader’s Program, so there’s a 100% money back guarantee on all purchases and sales.^{[2]
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Ticketsmarter Ticketsmarter isn’t as well-known in the ticket-selling world, but it’s slowly inching up the ranks. This site promises a 100% guarantee when selling tickets and rates prices on a scale of “smartness.” They even offer additional discounts to students, teachers, healthcare workers, veterans, and disabled individuals.
- For a student discount, upload your information to StudentBeans.
- For a military discount, disclose your information when creating your Ticketsmarter account.
Viagogo is one of the largest ticket reselling platforms. Fans can purchase resale tickets knowing that Viagogo does detailed security checks on sellers to ensure every ticket and price is for real.^{[3]
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While Groupon doesn’t let you buy tickets directly from their site, you may be able to snag a discount or promo code for another ticket reseller. Use the site to search the ticket marketplace you’re using to see if any deals or coupons are available.^{[4]
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Tricks for Getting Cheap Concert Tickets

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Check with the box office on the day of the show. Believe it or not, some box offices may have cheaper tickets right before a concert or show. These tickets are typically face value, and you won’t be charged extra handling fees that typically come with buying tickets online. Simply go to the venue’s box office the week or day of the event.^{[5]
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- Keep in mind that box office tickets are first come, first served, and each box office has its own rules and guidelines on selling tickets.
Radio stations and businesses often run promotions, contests, and giveaways that could give you the chance to win tickets for upcoming concerts. Simply search the concert you want to attend “+ contest” or “+ giveaway” online to find where you can enter.^{[6]
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If the concert sells out almost immediately, try to buy resale tickets right away. Ticket prices tend to spike the longer they’ve been on the market, especially for high-demand events.
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Avoid buying tickets from strangers. While it may be tempting, don’t purchase tickets on social media. Scammers know when a concert is in high demand, and they’ll use your desperation against you. So, protect yourself. Never purchase tickets over social media from someone you don’t know, and never give out payment information.^{[7]
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- Remember, if a deal seems too good to be true, it probably is.
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Plan ahead to ensure you snag the tickets you want. If there’s a concert you really want to see, block out the time in your calendar even if you don’t have tickets. This way, if you come across a last minute ticket at an excellent price, you can grab it with no worries.
- For instance, say you want to see Taylor Swift, and she’s playing 3 shows in your town. Take off work and cancel your plans for those 3 days, just in the event that you do end up scoring tickets the day of or before.

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FAQ

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The cheapest place to buy concert tickets is through the concert’s primary sale. There are no scalpers (or people who resell tickets for a profit) during primary sales hiking up the prices—it’s only you and other fans. While it may be possible to get a reasonably priced ticket outside of the general or primary sale, it’s very unlikely that you’ll be able to get it at face value.
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Do concert tickets get cheaper last minute? Yes, they do. More often than not, concert tickets get cheaper as the concert approaches, especially on the day of the concert. This is because resellers want to make some money off their tickets, even if that means buckling down.
- Keep in mind that sometimes ticket prices soar right before a concert’s date. This is because resellers are trying to profit on those making somewhat last-minute plans. The price typically drops within a day (or even hours) before the concert.