Concerts
How to get concert tickets
Spotting your dream concert is one thing; landing your ticket is another. Between presales that filter out the fastest, ticket office openings taken by storm and nights that sell out within minutes, getting a ticket can turn into an obstacle course. The good news: a few simple moves clearly improve your chances. This practical guide brings together the steps to follow, from spotting to buying, so you can approach the next ticket office opening with a clear mind — always staying on the side of the official channels.
It all plays out before the opening
Most tickets are won upstream, in the preparation, well before the big day. Anticipating means knowing the date and time of opening, knowing whether a presale exists, having your details ready and choosing the right moment. The spectators who land the best seats are not the luckiest: they are almost always the best prepared.
The idea is not to turn every concert into a military operation — for many nights, tickets remain available for a long time. But for high-demand dates, those few minutes of lead time and organisation make all the difference.
The steps to follow, one by one
- 1
Spot the opening date
As soon as a concert is announced, note the date and time the ticket office opens. It is the most precious piece of information: everything follows from it.
- 2
Check whether a presale exists
Many dates open first in presale, sometimes reserved for subscribers, fan clubs or newsletters. Registering in advance can give you a head start.
- 3
Prepare your account and details
Create your account on the official ticketing service in advance, check your login details and have your payment method ready. On the day, every second counts.
- 4
Log in early
On opening day, log in a few minutes early. A stable connection and a single, well-prepared device beat spreading yourself thin.
- 5
Keep calm in the queue
Virtual queue systems are normal for big openings. Do not reload the page repeatedly: it can cost you your place in the queue.
Understanding presales
A presale is an early opening of the ticket office, often reserved for a targeted audience: newsletter subscribers, fan club members, holders of a partner offer. It lets you buy before the general sale, and therefore with a wider choice of seats. For high-demand concerts, that is sometimes where the best opportunities are decided.
Not every date offers a presale, and the conditions vary. The key is to find out early: a registration made the day before the opening may already be too late for some presales that require prior sign-up.
When it is sold out
A concert is sold out? All is not lost, but caution becomes the rule. Tickets can reappear officially: re-releases, configurations opened late, extra dates added to meet demand. Following the official channels remains the best way to be warned.
On the other hand, peer-to-peer resale and secondary platforms call for vigilance. Prices can soar and not all tickets are equal. If you explore that route, favour official resale schemes where they exist, and be wary of any offer too good to be true.
The routes to getting a ticket
| Route | When | What to watch |
|---|---|---|
| Presale | Before the general sale | Prior registration often required |
| General sale | At the official opening | Heavy turnout, queues |
| Re-release | After a sell-out | Official announcements, released seats |
| Extra date | When demand explodes | A new ticket office opening |
| Official resale | Depending on the scheme | Regulated platforms only |
Schemes vary by event and ticketing service: always check the official terms.
The traps to avoid
- Buying in a rush on an unknown site: always check that it is a trustworthy channel.
- Giving in to abnormal prices on the secondary market: an unreasonable price should set off alarm bells.
- Frantically reloading a virtual queue: you risk losing your position.
- Overlooking the conditions: named ticket, non-transferable, refund terms — read before you confirm.
The final word
Landing tickets is above all a matter of anticipation and composure. Spot early, prepare, stay on the official channels and keep calm in the queues. To go further, explore our major tours, our special concerts and our calendar. Wonderful nights ahead.
Frequently asked questions
- How can I improve my chances of getting tickets for a high-demand concert?
- Prepare upstream: spot the date and time of opening, register for any presales, create and test your account, and log in a few minutes before the opening with a stable connection. For these nights, organisation beats luck.
- What is a presale and how can I take advantage of it?
- A presale is an early opening of the ticket office, often reserved for newsletter subscribers, fan clubs or partner offers. To take advantage of it, find out early and register well before the date, as some presales require prior sign-up.
- What should I do when a concert is sold out?
- Watch the official channels: re-releases, late-opened configurations or extra dates may appear. On the secondary market, stay cautious, favour official resale schemes and beware of abnormally high prices.
- Should I be careful with peer-to-peer resale?
- Yes, vigilance is needed. Prices can soar and some tickets are not valid or not transferable. Favour regulated resale platforms where they exist, check the ticket conditions and steer clear of any offer too good to be true.