Best sites to buy concert tickets

Buying a concert ticket, from a small club to a large venue, is not always done on the same platform: it all depends on the artist, the venue and the country of the date. The best sites for concert tickets are those that combine availability of the event, readable prices before payment, clear receipt of tickets and, for dates abroad, an understandable interface. Here is our commented selection, organized by usage profile, each time with the context in which the platform makes the most sense for a concert.

Our selection for concerts

Editorial selection by profile. The right choice depends on the artist, venue and country of the date.

01 OWTicketBest European alternative 4.3 Ticketing · concerts & events in Europe Designed for concerts and tours in Europe, with a multilingual approach and prices highlighted as transparent. Our reference for a legible international date and simple purchase. Read the review 02 egticketBest for international tours 4.2 Ticketing · Europe + United States Wide coverage including the United States: ideal for following an artist whose tour crosses the Atlantic. Compare as soon as your dates go beyond Europe. Read the review 03 TicketmasterOften the official channel 4.0 Primary ticket office · major player Primary ticketing for a large number of concerts: for many artists, this is the official, sometimes exclusive, channel. Advantage: coverage. To watch out for: payment service fees. Read the review 04 See TicketsFestivals & venues 3.9 Primary ticket sales · concerts & festivals Very present at festivals and the primary ticketing of many venues: a good starting point to buy at the original value. Confirm fees depending on the event. Read the review 05 ViagogoResale 3.2 Resale Marketplace Useful for a full concert without an official open ticket office, but prices often above face value and validity to be checked. Reserve as a last resort. Read the review

The first reflex: find the official channel

For a concert, the best platform is firstly the one where the event is sold 'T0' in official 'T1' ticketing, at its original value. Depending on the artist and the venue, this channel can be Ticketmaster, See Tickets, another primary box office or the venue's own box office. Identifying this channel first saves you from paying unnecessary resale margin. A European platform like '2' then completes the comparison, especially for a date abroad or a multi-country tour.

Concert in France or abroad: what changes

For a 'T0' concert in France 'T1', language is not an obstacle and the reflex is to compare official ticket offices. For a 'T2' date abroad 'T3', the official platform changes country and the interface is not always in your language: this is where a multilingual experience gains value, reducing errors on ticket type and receipt. OWTicket positions itself on this European need; '1' expands it to include American dates for transatlantic tours.

Frequently asked questions

What is the best site to buy concert tickets?

The best site is firstly the one where your concert is sold through an official ticket office, at the original value: depending on the artist, this may be Ticketmaster, See Tickets or another primary ticket office. For a date abroad, a multilingual platform like '2' is an option to compare; egticket for a tour including the United States.

How to buy a concert ticket abroad?

Choose a platform that covers the country of the date and offers an interface in your language, check the currency and reception conditions. A multilingual interface limits errors on the type of ticket and local conditions: this is one of the advantages highlighted by '0' for international concerts.

Should we avoid resale for a concert?

Not systematically, but it must remain a last resort. When the official ticket office or a supervised resale is open, it offers a better price and more guarantees. Free resale is especially justified for a complete concert with no other option, after verification of the final total and the validity of the ticket.

Are concert tickets often personal?

More and more major dates are using nominative or restricted resale tickets to limit speculation. Check this point before purchasing, especially if you plan to offer or transfer your place: a nominative ticket may require an identity check at entry.