How To Buy Taylor Swift Tickets By Navigating Ticketek's Stress-Inducing System (2024)

Hello Swifties. Tough time, innit? If you’re anything like me, you might recall spending your entire day watching a very annoying blue line make its way across the Ticketek Lounge of Doom, taunting you as you pray for Taylor Swift Eras Tour tickets.

Such fun! Such joy!

Well, now thanks to Tiketek releasing a new bunch of tickets for the Melbourne and Sydney shows, it looks like we might be going through that sick hell again.

But the whole ordeal back in June had us all questioning how TF the Ticketek queue system works.

Well, save those high cortisol levels for the next round of ticket sales, my dear sweet Swiftie, because we had an exclusive chat with Ticketek before the first round of sales to learn about how their elusive and mysterious queue system works and whether you should actually be queueing up a day before tickets go on sale.

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How does the Ticketek queuing system work?

Is it randomised? Is everyone assigned a number that we just can’t see? Well, it’s actually neither of those.

PEDESTRIAN.TV was the first to learn about Ticketek’s mysterious queueing system.

A representative at Ticketek told PEDESTRIAN.TV that Ticketek’s queueing system doesn’t necessarily work chronologically.

“Everyone in the Ticketek lounge has an equal opportunity to get into the site regardless of when they have arrived,” he said.

In other words, if you entered the Ticketek Lounge at 10am and someone else entered it at 11am, the person who arrived at 10am wouldn’t take priority over the 11am person.

While that might sound like it’s all simply an act of chance, Ticketek says that it’s anything but.

“It’s not randomised.”

Yes, it sounds mysterious and vague and kind of has us scratching our heads even more, the Ticketek spokesperson says the process is created in a way that promotes “fair access for all fans.”

Now, this is how I interpret that process: everyone is in the same pool without a tiered numbered system. Then, when someone checks out and buys their ticket (lucky bastards), the system then picks someone out of the pool. It doesn’t matter if they’ve been lining up for longer —everyone is equal.

It’s kinda the ultimate socialist environment. We love our commie overlords!

In a way, you can take solace in knowing that it doesn’t matter when you queue up, you’ve got the same chance as everyone else.

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The Ticketek representative also told PEDESTRIAN.TV that their lounge also works in a way that only allows genuine fans to buy tickets.

“We only allow genuine fans into the lounge for fair access. The security and the protections that we have in place will not let bots into the lounge.”

Should I get in the queue way before tickets are on sale?

No, there’s no benefit to being in the queue earlier than everyone else.

Because it isn’t a tiered system, the computer really doesn’t care if you’ve been hanging around longer than old Sally over there.

Moreover, the lounge is only opened 10 minutes before tickets go on sale, which makes all of that time overnight you spend hanging out in Ticketek’s Lounge of Doom kinda redundant.

“There’s no advantage as we open the lounge to the transacting site 10 minutes before tickets go on sale,” they say.

“The randomisation starts once the on-sale commences, so there is no advantage for fans to jump on hours before. We recommend that fans log on 15 minutes earlier just so they are ready once the on-sale kicks off.”

“Once in the lounge and the on-sale has started, the system continuously checks whether there is an available spot for fans to be let in to purchase tickets to the event.”

But if you’re in the queue from the beginning of the ticket session, you’ll statistically have a higher likelihood of being picked as you’ve been in there longer than someone who might come an hour later. Ya dig?

While it might be tempting to chuck a sneaky refresh in there to increase your chances, he also warns against this as refreshing your browser will mean that you “lose your session”.

“Refreshing your browser does not increase your chances of getting tickets,” the spokesperson said.

How many Taylor Swift tickets will be available for Friday’s additional Melbourne and Sydney sale?

We don’t know for sure how many tickets will be available during the upcoming sale.

According to Tiketek, there are “limited additional tickets” which include “partially-obstructed side view” seats.

Personally, that doesn’t sound like there will be too many but it’s always worth a shot. Thank god the Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour film is a pretty good backup so no one misses out on seeing the show altogether.

Will Ticketek be releasing more tickets?

Sometimes ticket sellers will periodically release a bunch of tickets on their site in an effort to stop scalpers from scalpin’ (assholes).

But this Friday seems like the absolute last shot if you want to see the show in person.

SAD.

But don’t worry, hope is not lost as Ticketek is launching its official resale site. The Ticketek Marketplace will open for the listing and resale of tickets from 10am AEDT on Friday November 24.

It’s through here that fans can cop tickets through the official reseller. Tickets won’t be able to be priced for more than 10 per cent above their original cost, which means that you won’t fork out an arm and a leg for ’em.

Finally, some good news.

How To Buy Taylor Swift Tickets By Navigating Ticketek's Stress-Inducing System (2024)

FAQs

How to make sure you get Taylor Swift tickets? ›

How to avoid getting scammed buying tickets online
  1. Firstly, check the official website of the event or the artist – such as for Taylor's Eras tour. ...
  2. Use a reputable ticket resale platform. ...
  3. Avoid buying tickets from strangers on social media, classified ads, or online forums.
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How to get tickets for Taylor Swift Eras? ›

Where To Buy Tickets To Taylor Swift's “Eras” Tour. For many people, Ticketmaster might be the first stop for getting Eras tour tickets, since the artist links out to this platform from her official website.

How to get into the waiting room for Taylor Swift tickets? ›

Then, half an hour before the sale starts, you'll have the option to join the waiting room. As far as I can tell, it doesn't matter when you join, as the ticket provider will automatically refresh your page once the sale begins and everyone will be randomly allocated a slot in the queue.

How to transfer Taylor Swift tickets on Ticketek? ›

You can transfer the tickets from your Ticketek account to your recipient prior to the show date. This can be done via the share ticket feature in the Ticketek app.

How to get last minute Taylor Swift tickets? ›

Is there any way to get Taylor Swift tickets? Yes! There's hope for Swifties at TicketSwap. A number of tour dates are available to buy and sell via our app and site, which means you're in for a chance to land some tickets last minute.

How likely were you to get Taylor Swift tickets? ›

According to official statistics, the likelihood of getting tickets to Taylor Swift's 2023/2024 The Eras Tour sat at just 2% when they were first released, and now the chances of getting your hands on some after even harder.

Can you buy Taylor Swift tickets without registering? ›

Firstly, you must register to get access to all ticket sales for Taylor Swift | The Eras Tour. Ticket Sale Registration is being used to filter out buyers looking to resell tickets and prioritise genuine fans like you, ensuring that tickets go directly into the hands of those who truly want to attend the show.

How to get a code for Taylor Swift tickets? ›

Sign in to your Ticketmaster account and go to https://verifiedfan.ticketmaster.com/taylorswift to become a Verified Fan. Select the Taylor Swift show you want to attend and register your email address and phone number. If selected, you'll get an access code and purchase link when the presale event begins.

Is the Eras tour sold out? ›

Tickets to each of the 2024 New Orleans dates on Taylor Swift's the “Eras Tour” are sold out via Ticketmaster. However, tickets are available via StubHub — where your order is 100% guaranteed through StubHub's FanProtect program.

How many people were waiting for Taylor Swift tickets? ›

Presale tickets for Taylor Swift's Eras tour in Australia have been sold out. Four million people were in virtual queue to buy the tickets, according to Ticketek.

How soon can you join the waiting room on Ticketmaster? ›

The waiting room

The waiting room (if there is one) will usually open 15 minutes before the sale. Once the queue opens, we'll tell you exactly where you are in line.

What does it mean if you are on the waitlist for Taylor Swift tickets? ›

What does that mean for waitlisted fans? Those who are on the waitlist will have the chance to purchase tickets after everyone who has a presale code has their chance. However, Ticketmaster said that “due to the high demand, we expect all tickets to be purchased during the Verified Fan Onsale.”

Why can't I access my tickets on Ticketek? ›

If you are unable to access your mobile ticket when at the event, see the box office for help. You will need to be the account/card holder with ID so they can access your details. For some events tickets may not be released until 24-48hrs prior to your event date.

Can people resell Taylor Swift tickets? ›

A: Yes, you can sell your Taylor Swift tickets if you're unable to attend the concert. It's important to ensure that the ticket resale is conducted legally and ethically. Use trusted resale platforms that allow for secure transactions and adhere to any restrictions set by the original ticket provider.

Can you buy Taylor Swift tickets off StubHub? ›

You can buy Taylor Swift tickets right here at StubHub! We make it easy for you to get the best seats in the house. Set a price alert to find tickets in your budget, check out the view from each seat before you buy, and score the best tickets the moment they're available.

How to become a verified fan on Ticketmaster? ›

Enter your login info, or create an account if you have not yet already. Register your email and phone number. After signing in, you will be redirected to the Verified Fan page, where you will confirm your registration of both your email and your phone number.

How much does Taylor Swift make per concert? ›

A source that's "close to production" of the tour revealed to Variety that Swift makes an estimated $14 million per show. Other insiders suggest that figure could be as high as $17 million, highlighting the sheer scale of her earning power.

What is the most expensive Taylor Swift ticket? ›

The most expensive is to sit in Section C110, the lower bowl near one of the 20-yard lines. That ticket will cost someone $95,196. Why is it so much more than the "Eras Tour" tickets? Well, consider that Swift is slated to perform over 150 shows during her long-running tour.

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