How to Give Concert & Event Tickets as a Gift

Pick the right event

Check that the event date works for the recipient before you buy. Consider their schedule, travel plans and how much notice they need, and choose a date they can attend.

Buy in your name, then transfer

Buy through the verified partner checkout shown for the event. For Ticketmaster tickets, use its transfer option when available; the recipient accepts the transfer in their own Ticketmaster account. See our Ticketmaster transfer guide for details.

For HelloTickets, check the delivery method shown on the partner checkout before buying so you know how the booking or tickets will be provided. Check the partner's terms for the rules that apply to your purchase.

Presenting the gift

Make a printed card or note with the event name, date, venue and a personal message. Do not give someone a screenshot of a live barcode: it may rotate or be invalid, and a screenshot may not work for entry.

If plans change

If the recipient cannot attend or the event changes, check the seller's terms and their order account for the options that apply. Our guide to cancelled or postponed events explains where to look; terms and options depend on the partner and event.

Avoid gift scams

Do not buy from social-media sellers or pay someone who asks for gift cards. Use the verified partner checkout linked from the event, and read our guide to avoiding fake tickets for more safety checks.

Frequently asked questions