As a pop fan there’s nothing more stressful than the moment tickets go on sale for your favourite artist’s new tour. But now thanks to secondary ticketing websites, such as eBay’s company StubHub, there’s no need to panic. If you miss out on front row seats when they go on sale, you will usually find some on StubHub. Or if you’re not fussed about where you sit and just want to experience the gig, you will often find tickets much cheaper than the original price as the date of the show approaches.
One of the big UK tours coming up this summer is Rihanna’s Diamonds World Tour. Rih-Rih will play nine UK dates (plus one in Ireland) in June and July with support from David Guetta. StubHub currently have over 4000 tickets on sale for the shows, including golden circle standing tickets, which means you could be just metres away from the Bajan superstar herself. And your photos will look amazing!
Unlike other sites, StubHub don’t charge a ridiculous booking fee. The only cost on top of the price you see on the site is delivery. If you’re on a tight budget, you can set up a price alert which means you’ll get an email if tickets become available for the price you’re willing to pay. Buying tickets from StubHub is also safer than buying from other fans directly, for example through Gumtree, as they offer a FanProtect scheme whereby the ticket buyer will receive replacement tickets or a refund if the tickets they receive turn out not to be genuine.
If you’re desperate for Rihanna tickets, or are just looking for a pop adventure this summer, StubHub is worth a look. You might just find yourself in the front row at Twickenham Stadium this June!