How to save on tickets to the cinema and the concert

Going to a movie, a concert or a sporting event is one of the best ways to spend the evening and relax. However, this pleasure is not cheap.

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Go banking rates compiled a list of resources that will help save on ticket purchases.

Groupon

The site Groupon You can find not only discounts for a massage or going to the pizzeria, but also tickets to events. Such offers are sold out very quickly, so check Groupon more often.

RetailMeNot.com

On this site you can find coupons and promotional codes for various events. There are also coupons for retail stores, restaurants and travel deals.

Facebook Marketplace

В Facebook Marketplace you can find everything from used cars to refurbished cell phones. Here you can also find tickets for high-profile sporting events.

Concerts

Ticket resale

On sites StubHub and CheapTickets.com resell tickets for the next concerts. People often buy tickets as soon as they go on sale, and closer to the date of the concert they realize that they cannot go. On these sites you can find tickets at a price lower than what was on sale, just because people want to get rid of the ticket and return at least some value.

Work off ticket

If you know that your favorite group is planning to come to your city, then you can contact her and offer your assistance in disseminating information about her arrival. Often music groups give work to their fans for free attendance at a concert.

Listen to the radio

Often radio stations play tickets to interesting concerts. You can take part in a radio contest and try to win a ticket.

Cinema

AAA

If you are an AAA member, you can get tickets for cinemas. AMC, Regal and Cinemark. You can also get discounts on tickets to theme parks, museums, water parks and more.

Gift cards

During big holidays, movie theaters issue gift cards. If you are a film fan, you can stock up on such cards and use them throughout the year.

Preview

Film studios sometimes arrange special film previews before releasing the tape. You can try to get into the focus group and watch the movie for free before its official premiere. Sites Gofobo.com and SeeItFirst.com report such views.

Morning sessions

You can save on movie tickets if you go to morning and afternoon sessions.

Sport

Monitor team sites

Tickets for sporting events can be bought cheaper before the start of the event.

Some large sports teams publish on their sites information about unsold places and sell tickets.

Resellers

Before the event, you can meet people who sell tickets near the walls of the stadiums. Often they have a higher cost than at the box office, but the closer the start of the competition, the faster they are ready to sell tickets at a lower price. However, check tickets carefully if you use this method.

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Same day ticket

In many cities, there are brokerage companies that sell tickets to performances that go on the same evening. For example, in New York, TKTS ticket kiosks can be found in Times Square, South Street Seaport, Downtown Brooklyn and Lincoln Center. Here you can buy tickets at a discount up to 50% for evening performances. Just keep in mind that brokers are selling unsold tickets, so it is unlikely to be able to buy a ticket for a loud theatrical production.

Lottery

On many Broadway shows there are lotteries where tickets for one day are played. Also online lotteries can be found on the website. Playbill.com.

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