9 Ways to Save When Shopping Ticketmaster

Ticketmaster is your one-stop access to almost any live event. Tickets to concerts, arts, theater and sporting events can be pricey, but there are ways to save.

From giant arenas to local venues, if you want a ticket to a show you’ll probably have to buy it through Ticketmaster. Being the one-stop shop for tickets to so many events and shows has its advantages, but the convenience can come at a price. Luckily, it isn’t hard to find the right seat at the right price.

1. Shop for tickets early

Your best bet to find the tickets you want for the lowest price is to buy them when they first go on sale. This will give you access to the most tickets, at the widest pay tiers, at the face value prices. You’ll be able to compare prices and seat locations and make the right choice for you. As tickets sell out, you’ll have fewer choices and may have to pay a higher price for resale tickets if the show sells out.

How do you get tickets faster on Ticketmaster?

The last thing you want is to miss out on the perfect seats or for the show to sell out. To increase your chances of getting your tickets, make sure you already have a Ticketmaster account and confirm that your credit card information is still valid. If the show’s tickets are about to go on sale, sign in at least 10 minutes early get into Ticketmaster’s Smart Queue for the show.

The Ticketmaster mobile app can also provide a quick and seamless buying experience. With the app, you can save all your account information in the app and receive announcements on upcoming shows you’re interested in.

2. Shop Ticketmaster presales

One way to shop for tickets early is through presales. Ticketmaster presales allow you to purchase tickets to events before the tickets go on sale to the general public. During the presale, you will be provided with a code to enter that allows you to purchase tickets during the presale. Keep in mind that not every event or artist will have presale tickets.

How do I get access to Ticketmaster presales?

You access Ticketmaster presales by following artists, venues or Ticketmaster on social media. If you have a American Express or Citi credit card, you may have access to presales for events and experiences. Artists can also make presale tickets available to members of their fan club.

3. Use Ticketmaster coupon codes

Coupon codes allow you to receive a discount on your purchase. The discounts can be significant, from a percentage off the purchase price to buy-one-get-one-free deal. You enter the coupon code during checkout and you’ll be able to see your discount before you finalize the purchase.

You can find the latest coupon codes here. You can also find coupon codes on Ticketmaster’s deals page, by following an artist, venue or even Ticketmaster on social media, or by signing up for Ticketmaster’s newsletters or receiving push notifications on their app.

4. Sign up for Ticketmaster favorites and subscriptions

With a Ticketmaster account, you can sign up to receive newsletters and notifications on you artists, teams, venues and types of events or music that you are interested in. You can personalize the notifications by adding favorites to your account. By opting in, you’ll receive information on upcoming shows, tour announcements and ticket discounts and promotions.

How do I add a favorite artist on Ticketmaster?

Ticketmaster favorites allows you to personalize your account so that you can receive information on the specific artists, teams and events you are interested in. From your account, click on the Favorites menu and search for articles you are interested in.

How do I sign up for Ticketmaster subscriptions?

Once you have added your favorites, you can opt in to Ticketmaster subscriptions to receive email alerts about your favorite events, as well as alerts and discounts to shows in your area. You can select your subscriptions in the “Edit Profile” menu of your account settings.

5. Shop for Ticketmaster deals

One of the easiest ways to find discounted tickets is on Ticketmaster’s deals page. While there won’t be a deal for every event, you can browse through listing for shows you might be interested in. To find the deals page, click on “Deals” in the top navigation menu on the website. Deals are broken down by 2-for-1 tickets, 4-packs of tickets, more ticket deals where you can save up to 50%, and tickets under $40.

6. Find your ticket discounts

You may be eligible for discounts to shows through membership to different organizations or military service. Not every show or venue will offer discounts. To see what discounts are available, click on the Type menu option when shopping for tickets.

Is there a Ticketmaster military discount?

Discounts for military service members and their families may be offered, but will depend on the venue, artist or event. Ticketmaster also partnered with GovX to make discounted tickets available to military members and first responders.

Is there a Ticketmaster student discount?

While there is no general discount for students, be sure to check the Type menu for a specific show to see if it offers a student discount.

Is there a senior citizen discount?

Ticketmaster does not offer a general discount for senior citizens. But senior citizen discounts may be available for specific shows and events. Check the Type menu when you are shopping for tickets to see what discounts are available.

7. Skip the shipping fees

One way to save is to opt for an e-ticket instead of paying the shipping fees for paper tickets. You can always opt to print them at home or present them on your smart phone at the venue.

8. Use Ticketmaster gift cards

Stumped on what someone should get you for your birthday or the holidays? Ticketmaster gift cards are a great way to lower the cost of tickets to your next concert. Gift cards can be sent electronically or as a physical gift card in multiples of $25 up to $500 per order.

9. Sell Your tickets when your plans change

If your plans change and you can’t make the concert, you can use Ticketmaster’s resale portal to easily sell your tickets to other fans. Since you are selling your Ticketmaster tickets through their site, the tickets are verified by Ticketmaster and appear on their page for the show.

To add your tickets to the resale list, all you have to do is log in to your Ticketmaster account, go the page for the show, and click “Sell Tickets” on the top of the page.