#Concerts

Advice & Self-Help | Advice

The Best Time to Buy Concert Tickets

There is a way to get those elusive tickets without the opening-day frenzy and having to empty your bank account—it all comes down to knowing when to buy concert tickets. 

Music | Music

Classic Rock Fans Pay More for Concert Tickets Than Anyone Else

A study released in May 2022 showed that concert ticket prices for classic rock artists were more expensive than any other genre.

News | News

Ticketmaster to Vet COVID Vaccination Status of Concertgoers

One of the world’s most widely used ticket-sales and distribution companies has big plans for how they will handle concerts

Music | Music

Drive-In Concerts Are Now a Thing in Denmark

Denmark hosted a drive-in concert last week, where audience members watched Mads Langer perform live from their cars and tuned in on FM radio.

Science & Technology | Tech

Ticketmaster put an end to screenshots with new digital ticket technology | TechCrunch

Ticketmaster is turning to new technology to help fight ticket fraud. The ticketing giant today unveiled its next-generation digital tickets, “Safetix,” which are tied to the ticket holder’s mobile device through an encrypted barcode that automatica

Music | Music

The 15 concerts we can't wait to see during 2019

It's natural, at the beginning of any new year, to look ahead. And if you're a live music fan, you'll certainly like what you see for 2019.

Music | Music

Dear Cool Dads and Moms: Stop Bringing Your Children To Concerts

They won’t have fun. You won’t have fun. The people around you definitely won’t have fun.

Entertainment | Entertainment

He’s on his 50th anniversary tour. How long can Neil Diamond go on?

Neil Diamond’s got a date at BB&T Center on Wednesday night, and he’s got 50 years’ worth of hits on his list.

Music | Music

Hey Hey, My My: Aging Rock Fans Still Hold Their Lighters High

Rock ’n’ roll will never die, at least not as long as a generation that once said it mistrusted anyone over 30 keeps trekking to concerts.

Entertainment | Trailers, Videos & Clips

AC/DC - Full Concert - 07/21/79 - Oakland Coliseum Stadium (OFFICIAL)

AC/DC - Full Concert Recorded Live: 7/21/1979 - Oakland Coliseum Stadium (Oakland, CA) More AC/DC at Music Vault: http://www.musicvault.com Subscribe to Musi...

Business & Finance | Business & Finance

Apple wins patent on technology to stop fans filming gigs | Music | The Guardian

Infrared device would be able to block fans using their iPhones to record shows, films and other live events

Music | Music

The phone prison – how to stop people filming at gigs | Music | The Guardian

Artists including Alicia Keys and Guns N’ Roses are asking punters to seal their phones in lockable bags in their pockets, which can only be opened after the show. Does this mean grainy concert footage on YouTube is doomed?

Miscellaneous | Other Kinds of Whatnot

Football and music fans warned over rise in fake ticket sales | Money | The Guardian

Profits from the crime estimated at more than £5m, and LGA says: ‘If the price seems too good to be true, it’s probably a scam’

Music | Music News

Willie Nelson, Merle Haggard Team for 'Django and Jimmie' Tour | Rolling Stone

Willie Nelson and Merle Haggard will travel together this fall on the 'Django and Jimmie' Tour, named after their duets album.

Music | Chicago Music

Concerts in Chicago: June live music calendar

Which of your favorite musicians are coming to town this June? Explore our list of upcoming concerts in Chicago to buy tickets now.

Music | Music

Stevie Wonder's Tour Will Take Him to States He Vowed to Avoid - NYTimes.com

Mr. Wonder will perform his classic 1976 album in 11 cities, including some in states with Stand Your Ground laws, which he said in 2013 he would avoid.

Music | Chicago Music

Boy George to Spin DJ Set at Museum of Contemporary Art's 'Bowie' Event

Guests dressing for the $100-per-ticket event are advised to "let your freak flag fly."

News | News

Lady Gaga's color-drenched love fest is perfect boost after summer rocket war

Pop's most promiscuous provocateur brings a psychedelic, wild performance to Tel Aviv, capped by a lovely cameo with Tony Bennett

Music | Chicago Music

Concerts in Chicago: September live music calendar

Summer may be over, but the start of the fall doesn't pull any punches on live shows. See who's coming to town with our list of upcoming concerts in Chicago.

Miscellaneous | Chicago Events

9 Tips For Surviving Lollapalooza Weekend

Every year Lollapalooza grows bigger and bigger. Now one of the most popular music festivals in the country, this annual three-day blowout i