See Tickets was founded in a record store in Nottingham, United Kingdom. The company expanded in the Internet age, eventually becoming a major player in the global online ticketing market. It has stayed true to its roots by maintaining a basic design that is both effective and user-friendly. Finding tickets can be a difficult and time-consuming process, thus this is very helpful.

You can do a broad genre search, or narrow it down to a specific artist, event, venue, or geographic area. In addition to concerts, you can also find tickets for theatre, festivals, dance and club events, events, comedy, sport, and attractions by using the top navigation ribbon. Using the category system, you can learn about performances you were previously unaware of, which is a terrific way to find presents for other people. If you know you want to see a sporting event but have no particular preferences beyond that, this is a simple way to search across all events of that type.

If you're a famous musician, you can make money by hosting your own concert. Although the site guarantees reimbursements in the case of a "significant change" to the event, its policy is more stringent than that of many of the sites offering similar services. You should look for a more specialised ticket reselling site than See Tickets if you're interested in doing this now.

Pros:

• Clean and minimal website
  
• Worldwide search
  
• Well-respected platform

Cons:

• Lack of flexible payments

Website: https://www.seetickets.com/

Viagogo has its headquarters in London, therefore it serves the UK music industry well. However, it is also a global platform, serving over 50 countries and offering tickets to shows in the United States. This site is fantastic for genre-hopping; for example, I had no idea C Pop existed until I browsed here.

The UI is not as user-friendly as other sites because of the excessive visual clutter. Nonetheless, there are unmistakable directions to the various shows and festivals that might be attended. Viagogo is a secondary ticket market, which means they don't work directly with performers or event organisers to offer tickets to the general public.

Because sellers have the option to set their own prices, tickets may be more expensive than they would be on other platforms. This is a problem for extremely popular events (cough, Beyoncé), but is otherwise the norm for ticket resale marketplaces. You can also sell your own tickets on this site, which is great news. Sign up, look up the event for which you have tickets, and then name your own price, taking into account what similar tickets have sold for. This is convenient if you're in a pinch and need to make a quick purchase or sale, as you can do it from any mobile device.

Purchasing secondhand tickets can feel hazardous, but if the event is cancelled and not rescheduled, you will receive a full 125% of your money back. The delivery of your ticket prior to the scheduled start time of the event is also guaranteed by the company. Don't worry about missing the show because your tickets didn't arrive on time; they'll be delivered by a traceable courier service.

Pros:

• Generous refund policy
  
• UK and international events
  
• Wide selection of musical genres

Cons:

• Pricier than some

Website: https://www.viagogo.com/

SeakGeek's website is uncluttered, so it's simple to discover the specific ticket you need. Tickets can be sorted by city, date, and category. If you aren't sure what you want but know you want to go to the hottest concert, you may quickly find it by browsing the trending events section.

Thanks to SeatGeek's up-front pricing structure, you can rest assured that you're receiving the greatest bargain possible and won't be hit with any unpleasant surprises at checkout. In addition, SeatGeek has some of the lowest fees we found, making it a fantastic all-around option for anyone looking to save money.

SeakGeek also allows users to resell their own tickets. If you're unable to fulfil a gig, creating an account and assisting the performer in finding a new home is a simple process. You can choose your own selling price based on current market conditions thanks to the site's dynamic pricing feature. This is wonderful news if you're looking to pad your wallet, but it means that secondary market prices for Taylor Swift tickets are about to surge.

SeatGeek, like many of the best concert ticket companies, uses a colour and number system ranging from zero to 10 to indicate how good of a value each ticket is. This produces an easy-to-understand and aesthetically pleasing layout for the arena's seating chart.

The sleek, contemporary design of SeatGeek's website won us over. It also has a fantastic app that can be downloaded for free on both iOS and Android devices. Overall, a fantastic pick if you're on a budget and want something you know you can trust.

Pros:

• Transparent fees
  
• Deal scores help you get the most for your money
  
• Great website with lots of options

Cons:

• Ticket prices were good, but not the cheapest we saw

Website: https://seatgeek.com/

The fact that TickPick (formerly Razorgator) does not have any hidden costs is one of its main selling points. Booking fees on some of the other sites in this collection are almost as much as the price of the ticket themselves, thus this is a huge plus. It's a terrific way to save a small bit of money on tickets, which can quickly mount up once you factor in insurance, tax, and booking costs.

The site is fantastic because of its low rates, low fees, and amazing number of search filters that allow you to find the exact seat you want. We observed that the site's estimate of an average savings of 15–20% was accurate, and its grading system was helpful for those ready to make concessions on seat value.

If something goes wrong, you can rest assured knowing that you have access to a basic level of customer care and a solid warranty. Put tickets up for auction if you're selling them individually. If the tickets are in high demand and you want to make a profit, this is a wonderful option, but if you just want to move them quickly, you can set a lower price. You can always include TickPick's hefty 10% service fee in your ticket prices.

We found that their costs were consistently lower than the competition, making them our top option for best value ticket services. We have faith that you will find an excellent bargain using TickPick.

Pros:

• Some of the lowest prices in our testing
  
• Great website and app
  
• Ticket-grading feature gets you the best deals

Cons:

• No loyalty schemes and coupon codes

Website: https://www.tickpick.com/

TicketCity wasn't our top pick for buying concert tickets, but it did make our list of the best ticketing sites. However, we found that its ticket costs were cheaper than those of its rivals, and we appreciated its novel method to speedily moving ticket sales.

There are lineups of the best sporting, music, and theatre events, however the site is antiquated and the navigation ribbon has little lettering that is pushed to one side. It's not as obvious what criteria might be used to find events, so you're less likely to come across ones you weren't looking for.

Most sites will allow you list your tickets at whatever price you'd like, with the caveat that they'll take a percentage if you end up making a sale. There is no need to wait to see whether your tickets will sell because TicketCity will buy them from you immediately. Selling your ticket to TicketCity is quick and simple, and you can do it over the phone or on their website. A good choice for unneeded concert tickets that you no longer need. Depending on your schedule and your desire for bargaining power over ticket prices, this may be a plus. If you want to maximise your immediate income flow, dynamic pricing and bidding sites may be the best option.

The website features a live chat feature where users may easily and quickly connect with a representative for help. The cancellation policy is also quite conventional; if the event is cancelled, you get your money back, but if it's rescheduled, you don't.

Pros:

• A good app
  
• Good for selling tickets, as it buys them outright

Cons:

• Not the cheapest but not the most expensive either
  
• Outdated, basic website

Website: https://www.ticketcity.com/

Ticketmaster acquired LiveNation in 2010, and since then, it has shifted its focus to music-related events. It's more of a search engine than a traditional ticket broker, making it stand out from the rest of the sites on this list. When we tried to make a purchase, we were redirected to SeeTickets, so it's clear that this site's primary function is to serve as a gateway to discovering events.

Because of this, it's a great site to look for concert tickets, whether you're looking for a certain band or just want to browse by location, genre, or date. The hero graphics do a great job of drawing attention to specific shows and providing a straightforward visual experience. If you want to start thinking about getting concert tickets but haven't decided on a specific show, LiveNation's home page has tonnes of upcoming events to choose from.

LiveNation is mostly functioning as a search engine, thus there is little to say in terms of refund policies or the overall purchasing and selling experience. It also takes you to Ticketmaster, where you should be aware of their policies before making any purchases.

Pros:

• Part of Ticketmaster
  
• Great search engine
  
• Music events only

Cons:

• Not a ticket agency in itself

Website: https://www.livenation.com/

The legitimacy of Eventim is undeniable. The company, which began in 2013 and is headquartered in London, UK, is a subsidiary of Europe's largest ticket retailer, CTS Eventim AG & Co. The website and mobile app are both easy to navigate thanks to the platform's thumbnail images, which clearly display upcoming events and their associated minimum ticket prices. Though it sells tickets to a wide variety of events, concerts are by far the most popular, with roughly 1900 results displayed during our search. These can be searched via according to theme, locale, date, and even hour of day.

While the lack of payment flexibility is frustrating, the generous refund policy and ticket transferability help make up for it. You can sell tickets to your own events just like you can with See Tickets. Is it time for Karaoke at the community centre? I see no reason why not.

Pros:

• Part of Europe's biggest ticket retailer
  
• Largely focuses on music events
  
• Shows ticket prices on thumbnails

Cons:

• No flexible payment option

Website: https://www.eventim.co.uk/

Live Nation, situated in the United States, has flourished since merging with Ticketmaster in 2010. As the site has expanded internationally, the name "Live Nation" has become rather misleading. The music-centric nature of the UK edition makes it a useful resource for those planning to attend concerts or festivals. These are searchable by date, location, and genre, although the most glamorised shows are given prominence with hero photographs, as is the case on most other sites.

It's important to note that Live Nation is not a ticketing service but rather a search engine; once you've identified an event you're interested in, Live Nation will send you to another site (obviously Ticketmaster) to complete your purchase.

Pros:

• Falls under Ticketmaster's umbrella
  
• Focuses on music events, making it a streamlined experience

Cons:

• Lack of other events is frustrating
  
• Isn't strictly a ticket agency

Website: https://www.livenation.co.uk/

S.J.M. Concerts, Gigs & Tours is an online ticket site that specialised in music events and is owned by a major promoter in the United Kingdom. Tickets to thrilling concerts by artists as diverse as Kings of Leon and Liam Gallagher may be purchased through the site's user-friendly website and mobile app. The biggest names, like on other sites, are shown front and centre, but you can also search for specific artists, venues, dates, and genres.

Although it's annoying that the site keeps showing the musicians long after the tickets have sold out, you can at least sign up for a waiting list in case any become available. Even though Gigs & Tours doesn't accept credit card payments, users can resale their tickets on the exchange site Twickets.

Pros:

• Simple layout is easy to navigate
  
• All the major acts are featured
  
• Features artists whose tickets have sold out

Cons:

• No option to pay using finance

Website: https://www.gigsandtours.com/