Billboard has compiled a list of the best resale ticket platforms for securing affordable access to concerts, festivals, and Broadway shows in 2025. The guide highlights sites offering promo codes and deals that can save buyers up to $300 on purchases. It covers a range of music tours and live performances amid a busy year for global events.
Overview of 2025 Entertainment Landscape
The entertainment calendar for 2025 features numerous high-profile tours and residencies, including Lady Gaga's 'Mayhem Ball' tour, Backstreet Boys' 'Into The Millennium' residency at the Sphere in Las Vegas, and Tame Impala's 'Deadbeat' Tour. Other notable events span country music outings like Morgan Wallen's shows and K-pop returns to North America. With ticket prices often high, resale sites provide alternatives to primary sellers and scalpers, emphasizing buyer protections and discounts.
Key Ticket Sites and Deals
Ticketmaster offers promotions such as up to 50% off select concerts, 2-for-1 tickets, and options under $40, applicable to music, Broadway, comedy, and sports. Vivid Seats provides access to verified tickets with instant delivery and a $30 discount using code BB30 on qualifying orders.
TicketNetwork features $150 off $500+ purchases with code BILLBOARD150 or $300 off $1,000+ with BILLBOARD300, ranking popular shows by genre. SeatGeek rates deals on a 1-10 scale and offers $10 off first $250+ orders via BILLBOARD10. Gametime specializes in last-minute deals, with $20 off $150+ for new users using SAVE20.
StubHub employs a Fan Protect system for secure transactions, while TodayTix focuses on Broadway and theater discounts up to 40%. Additional platforms like TicketSmarter (with group-specific savings), Groupon (local performance deals), TicketCity (100% guarantee since 1990), Ticket Liquidator (money-back assurance), and Viagogo (security-checked resales) round out options.
These sites prioritize verified sellers and guarantees against scams, though some tickets may exceed face value. Promo codes were active at publication but subject to change.