Want to know where to buy tickets for concerts, festivals and live shows safely? In this guide we show you the best online platforms where you can find official tickets and event updates.

Choosing to attend an event, be it a concert, a football match or a national fair is not always easy, especially when you have little time available to organize.Fortunately, there are several online platforms that allow us to buy tickets for football matches and many entertainment activities. In this guide, we will see which are the best to use when buying concert tickets.

 

Concert Tickets: How They Work and Why They Are Often Personal

Lately, you may have noticed that many tickets are “ nominative “. What does that mean? Simply, that your name and surname are written on them . Before entering the theater, stadium or sports hall, at the entrance, they may ask you for an ID to see if it is really you. If the name doesn’t match, you risk being left out.

But why the complication? The main reason is to combat “ scalpers ,” those who buy tickets to resell them at crazy prices online. Putting your name on the ticket helps curb this practice, giving more fans the chance to buy at the right price . While this makes it a little more cumbersome to buy, give away, or resell a ticket when you have an unexpected event, it is an effective security measure .

Where to buy concert tickets safely

To avoid falling into unexpected traps, rule number one is to buy only from official channels authorized by the event organizer .

The best sites to buy concert tickets: TicketOne, Vivaticket, Dice, and others

In Italy, there are a few online platforms that are the go-to for most concerts. TicketOne is perhaps the most famous, used for large and small events. Then there is Vivaticket , which is also very popular for sports and culture. In recent years, Dice has gained attention , an app for Android and iOS that is easy to use and often careful to block scalpers . Sometimes Ticketmaster or the direct websites of the artists or venues also come into play. The advice? Always check the official website of the artist or organizer to find out who is authorized to sell tickets for that concert.

Trusted Sites for Sold Out Concert Tickets: Safe Reselling Apps and Platforms

Concert sold out? Luckily, there are safe ways to try to get a ticket back. Fansale is the official resale platform of TicketOne : here you can find tickets resold by other fans at the original price , with the guarantee of name change and authenticity . TicketSwap is another popular and reliable option, which connects sellers and buyers, with price controls and anti-fraud systems. Sometimes, even apps like Dice allow safe transfers. Stay away from generic ads or social groups , in fact, the risk of being scammed is very high.

In-City Shopping: Where to Buy Tickets in Milan, Naples, Rome and Turin

Even though online is the main thing, you can still buy tickets in some physical stores . In big cities like Milan , Rome , Naples , Turin, but also in smaller centers, you can find tobacconists , record stores , or points of sale with an agreement with TicketOne or even authorized Vivaticket resellers . To find out which one is closest, just search on the ticket platform’s website. It can be an alternative if you don’t like buying online, but be aware that availability, especially for popular events, may be lower than on the web.

Concert Tickets: How to Book in Advance

For the most anticipated concerts, getting in early is key. Tour dates and sales are announced months in advance , and being ready is key.

When do concert tickets come out?

There is no one-size-fits-all date, it depends on the artist, the tour, the organizer. Usually, after the tour announcement, the sales dates arrive. Often there are pre-sales for fan clubs , those who have certain cards or are subscribed to newsletters , and then the general sale for everyone. To not miss the moment, follow the artist’s , promoter’s and ticket platforms ‘ social media , sign up for newsletters and keep an eye on the sites.

How to use 18App and Carta Cultura for concerts

If you are young, the State gives you a hand to participate in cultural events, in fact, after 18App , now there are the Carta della Cultura Giovani and the Carta del Merito . Both offer a budget that you can also use for concert tickets. Be careful though, not all concerts are compatible . You have to check if the event you are interested in and the sales platform accept this payment method . Usually, you have to generate a voucher on the official website of the Cards and then use the code on the ticket site.

The Carta del Merito is an initiative designed to reward young graduates with top marks. To apply for it, you need to meet the following requirements:

1. Reserved for students who obtained 100/100 in the final exam , without honors.
2. The diploma must have been obtained by the age of 19 .
3. It can be requested from January 31st to June 30th of the year following graduation.
4. You can request it by registering on the website cartegiovani.cultura.gov.it using SPID or CIE (Electronic Identity Card).
5. The value of the bonus is €500 , to be spent by December 31st of the year in which you registered.
6. You can buy tickets for concerts, theatre and cinema performances , entrance to museums, exhibitions, cultural events, monuments, archaeological areas and natural parks .
7. You cannot purchase  sporting events.

Restrictions and warnings:

• The Card is personal , non-transferable and not convertible into cash .
• TicketOne does not allow changes or refunds : buy only if you are sure.
• In case of improper use , the bonus may be suspended and you may have to return the amounts spent.

For more information you can consult the dedicated page on TicketOne .

How to buy concert tickets for famous artists

Getting a ticket for superstars is often a real mission, given the huge demand. For artists like Ultimo , Claudio Baglioni , icons like Madonna , or favorites like Marco Mengoni and Renato Zero , the rush for tickets is wild. To have any chance, you have to be very quick when they open on official channels . Being a fan club member can give you access to pre-sales . Prepare your payment details in advance, create an account on the sites and arm yourself with patience because the web pages often crash.

How to find tickets for sold out concerts

If there are no tickets on general sale, don’t despair, there is some hope. The safest option is to keep an eye on authorized concert ticket resale platforms such as fanSALE and TicketSwap , where other fans may re-sell their ticket at a controlled price . Check often, maybe activate notifications. Avoid offers on social media, forums or strange sites , the risk of paying absurd amounts for fake tickets is just around the corner.

Disabled Concert Tickets: How to Request Them

For people with disabilities there are specific procedures to obtain tickets in suitable seats, often with concessions for an accompanying person .

How to buy tickets for disabled people on TicketOne and other portals

Usually, you cannot buy these tickets with the normal online procedure on TicketOne or similar. You must contact the event organizer directly . You can find the contacts on the event page on the ticketing site or on the promoter’s site . Send a request explaining which concert you need the ticket for, your needs and attach the necessary documents .

Rights and necessary documentation

Those with disabilities are entitled to safe and accessible spaces , but a copy of their disability certificate or similar document is almost always required . The rules vary a bit from event to event, but the companion almost always gets a discounted or free ticket.

Where to sell concert tickets legally

Do you have a ticket but an unexpected event prevents you from going? You can resell it, but you must do so by following the rules, especially if it is nominative.

Concert Ticket Resale Apps and Sites

The safest and most legal way is to use authorized resale platforms such as fanSALE for TicketOne that allows you to resell at the original price, also managing the name change. TicketSwap and Ticketoo are other excellent transparent and controlled options. Avoid Telegram or Facebook groups , scams are the order of the day, both for those who sell and for those who buy.

How does the resale of named tickets work?

If the ticket has a name on it, it is not enough to give it to a friend. An official name change must be done through the authorized platforms . You put it up for sale, someone buys, and the platform updates the name on the ticket. If you sell a named ticket ” under the counter ” without doing the official name change, whoever buys it risks not getting in because the ticket is still registered to you.

Digital Concert Tickets: Print or Not?

Nowadays almost all tickets are electronic, but do you have to print them or is your cell phone enough ? In the vast majority of cases, you just have to show the ticket on your smartphone display . The inspectors have readers that scan the barcode or QR code . In very rare cases, they might still ask you to print them, but this happens mostly in Italy at less important events. So try to have your phone charged on the day of the concert.

Accepted formats: PDF, Wallet, QR Code

E-tickets or electronic tickets arrive in various ways, with the classic PDF via email, a QR code directly in the ticket platform app or perhaps saved in the phone Wallet , such as Apple Wallet and Google Wallet . At the entrance they are all compliant, it will be enough that they are legible. Obviously also check the specific information of the event to avoid accessing a sector far from your seat.