Where to Buy Tickets for Sold Out Concerts in the UK

So, you’ve missed the boat on presale and general sale. Tickets are sold out for your favorite artist’s gig. Fret not—there’s still time to look for tickets. Continue reading to discover the plethora of resale options to check before calling it a loss.

Official Ticketing Partners: The official ticketing partners of the show, typically AXS or Ticketmaster/Live Nation, should be your first stop to check for tickets. Although these websites are the first to sell out of general sale tickets, they may have resale tickets available through a separate link on the concert page. These ticket prices are generally capped at face value and are guaranteed to be legitimate. For super in-demand shows, you may need to consistently check the resale pages for any tickets that pop up.

Venue: Some concerts have set ticket allocations for both the ticketing partners and the venue. If the ticketing partner’s website is sold out, the venue may still have availability on their website or at the box office. Select concerts held at universities may also sell tickets to the general public through their student union website. These tickets are guaranteed to be legitimate.

Tixel/Twickets: These are two fan-to-fan resale sites that cap prices at face value. While there may be limited inventory if resale is available through the official ticketing partner, some fans may exclusively sell on these sites to ensure that the tickets go into the hands of another fan. Tickets on these sites are typically legitimate and are backed by each company’s ticket guarantee policy if any issues arise with entering the show.

Viagogo/Stubhub International: Although popular in the U.S., these two sites aren’t as big in the U.K. Tickets found on these sites will usually be listed at higher price points and are not guaranteed to be legitimate. Orders on these sites are backed by each company’s ticket guarantee policy.

Social Media: Platforms such as Reddit, Facebook, and Twitter can be great ways to find fans selling tickets, especially at the last minute, but beware of rampant scammers. Only agree to pay via PayPal’s Goods and Services method, as it’s the only virtual payment method that will reimburse you for any fake tickets. Prices can range anywhere from face value to the exorbitant amounts seen on Viagogo. Consistency and quickness is key here, as other fans can slide into a seller’s direct messages within seconds.