Concerts

Explore the latest news on upcoming concerts and popular music festivals with TicketSmarter. Discover artist spotlights, tips for buying tickets and more.

Artists & Tour Dates

From rock and pop to hip-hop and Latin music, check out the latest announcements about upcoming concerts by your favorite music artists.

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Music Festivals

Explore the latest news on the hottest music festivals to attend. Check out artist lineups and tips for safely navigating festivals.

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Concert & Ticket Guides

Discover helpful ticket guides for live events, reselling concert tickets and navigating the resale marketplace with TicketSmarter.

A black clock on a wooden table. Concert & Ticket Guides How to Get Last-Minute Tickets to Sold-Out Shows Missing your favorite artist or a big game can be disappointing. Finding last-minute tickets to sold-out shows can feel stressful. With the tips in… A woman looks through printed resources while shopping for tickets on her phone. Concert & Ticket Guides When is the Best Time to Buy Concert Tickets? One of the most common questions we hear is “when is the best time to buy concert tickets?” According to a 2022 study by… Photo shot from behind a crowd at a concert. The crowd has hands in the air. Concert & Ticket Guides Making the Most of GA When the time comes to buy tickets for your next concert, you generally have two options: buy reserved seats or go the GA route.… Image of various items against a bright blue background from above including blue tennis shoes, sunglasses, tan wallet, black smartphone connected to a power bank, smart watch and pink bottle of nail polish Concert & Ticket Guides What To Bring To A Concert Guide When attending a concert, you want to focus on making memorable experiences and taking a break from the usual buzz of everyday life. However,…