Is it even possible to buy Taylor Swift Tickets

[sleepfortheweek]

I'm probably one of many millions after tickets for TS Eras Tour. Is there a secret to being able to hear if tickets become available? So many scams about, and I'm obviously not going to pay £900 a ticket through sites like viagogo.

Willing to travel. Would need 4 tickets.

What's the best way to be in with even a slight chance?? DD has cried so many tears over not seeing her, I at least want to tell her I've tried my best at getting tickets. Most of her friends went to the gig in Glasgow so now I've got terrible mum guilt

I'm so clueless

Clearly the Op is Ok with her child crying over not going to a gig, and is prepared to go to extreme lengths to mollify her.

That is her choice.

To me, that emotional response is immature in the extreme, and mollifying her is inappropriate.

I wouldn't attempt to buy tickets for a 10 year old crying because she hasn't got them If I had originally intended to buy tickets, a performance like that would change my mind

That would be my choice.

that child is going to find in life that 99% of events or places she fleetingly fancies being at are going to be out of reach.

That is normal for everyone.

The idea of Zurich would be amazing - you could pop down to the Italian lakes.

Please compare the cost of a train from Scotland to London, and then the cost of a flight from Scotland to Amsterdam, Barcelona, Prague, or Berlin and come back to this thread...

I don't think the concert is really suitable for a 10 year old tbh, and I wouldn't be paying a small fortune to make it happen.

If she wants the atmosphere/bracelet swapping/checking out everyone's outfits, you can achieve this by going down to Wembley (or other concert venue) in the afternoon before a concert starts.

Bloody hell, there are some real dickheads on here.

I would be trying everything as well op, I've taken my kids to loads of gigs, they are so worth the money, the memories last a lifetime as well, and a 10yo crying is completely normal. Thankfully my dc aren't swifties, but I've definitely paid over the odds for some gigs and I don't regret it at all.

Good luck.

Why is the concert not suitable for a child? I took my 9 year old and she loved it. There are lots of children, families, teenagers and the concert and the content is not inappropriate. It’s a family friendly environment.

I mean guys all over the country take little boys to football matches where people shout obscenities and get blind drunk but girls can’t to concerts?

Also Zurich is a small stadium so even a “bad” seat will be much better than a nosebleed seat at Wembley.

that child is going to find in life that 99% of events or places she fleetingly fancies being at are going to be out of reach.

Indeed. But the times I spend with my daughter at concerts are also fleeting and very precious to both of us. So I'll move heaven and earth within my capabilities to make them happen and I'll probably cry along with her if we miss out.

@sleepfortheweek if you really can’t get tickets why don’t you have a little Taylor swift party in the garden, you could hire one of those big screens and stream some performances, get dressed up with her friends? It would probably work out cheaper!

@Upinthenightagain love this idea.

Op ignore the miserable gits.

Don't worry - there's plenty things she doesn't get. I've known her for 10 years so have a slightly better understanding of how well rounded she is as a child, but thanks for your criticism and assumptions. Very helpful.

It worries me that you are a teacher and genuinely think children shouldn't cry over disappointment or frustration over the age of 3. DD isn't even an overly emotional child, but she's allowed to express herself through tears if that's what she's feeling

I agree with this, there's lots of swearing in the Paramore set and in Taylor's set there is some too. At murrayfield people were having to take their little girls into men's toilets and adult fans weren't letting them skip queues etc. it's also a very long day/night. Amazing but I didn't think it was appropriate for young children myself

Thanks everyone.

I think a TS party at home is a great idea. As long as the kids of HAVE been don't poo poo it for my DD 🤣.

I have family and friends in/near London so maybe going and soaking in the atmosphere is another thing we could consider.

Thank so much - some really great ideas here!

Fuck me people are dicks

OP it's not you. It's Swift. If you'd have said your daughter wanted to go anywhere else you'd have most likely got. A lot more sympathy. But people are very very keen to show their dislike so they attack your parenting skills. Cos they aren't very nice people.

I'd be worried about the oversexualised content as well as the swearing. A lot of the lyrics aren't really appropriate for a 9 year old either. I can see there is a lot to like - the costumes, the bracelets, the lights and the effects, but 9 is not the target audience.
It's also a very long day for a child this age.

I'd be much happier taking a child to a football match (and not sure why you are suggesting that only boys go to them), so I'm not sure your analogy is very good.

Agree with @TheTwirlyPoos - it's because it's Taylor. My musical genre of choice is hip hop but Ms Swift has some bangers. A talented, successful woman who deserves credit and respect from other women.

Zurich 2 x tickets atm but you can change

https://www.stubhub.com/taylor-swift-zurich-tickets-7-10-2024/event/151973551/?quantity=2&sections=1211688&ticketClasses=682&rows=&seatTypes=&listingQty=
there are 2 shows

Cue 100s of you heading to Zurich. but if my daughter was crying about it wouldnt sway me. if you can afford it fine. I cant/wont. For some it is/was the place to be but for most of you you were right there at the start of the ticket frenzy.

I’ve nc’d for this. @sleepfortheweek sorry not read all the thread. Did you register for tickets with Ticketmaster and get on the waitlist?
I did but didn’t get a code. My DD was very disappointed and we looked at the resale sites but they were ridiculous money.
I’d registered for London only and late Saturday night, I got an email from Ticketmaster saying I had a code for Sunday.
I managed to log on and eventually after quiet a few attempts managed to get two tickets for Sunday (which were face value price).
DD and I had the most amazing time.
So I would say, unless you’re registered with Ticketmaster for shows that haven’t happened yet you’re unlikely to get tickets through Ticketmaster or AXS as you won’t be eligible for a code. If you are registered I would say, just keep checking your emails, maybe set up an alert on your email account.
I could have quite easily missed the email, it was sent after 11pm and weirdly I checked my emails on my phone before I went to bed.
Good luck OP.

How well do you know the show and the lyrics? Have you actually seen it? Or do you just like bashing something that children and adults enjoy?
lots of children had an amazing time at the show I went to and danced the whole night. Yes they are tired the next day, they will survive. It’s a one off experience they will remember for a long time.

Personally I would never take my children to a football match but each to their own. I don’t think they will hear more foul language there than at the Eras tour 😂

I'm sorry for people whose kids are mithering them to death to go to Taylor swift concerts, as they seem to have become fans over this past 6 months. But it's a well documented fact that when artists and bands have tours, they announce them 9 months to a year in advance. Taylor did this. Many people got their tickets last summer (July,) when they became available.

I don't understand people coming on here saying 'I want Taylor Swift tickets for NOW! Summer 2024.' Not. Gonna. Happen. One thread yesterday had a man asking for tickets for himself and his 2 children, and he was saying they neeeeeed to see her. 'It will be such a memorable thing for them' he said, like nothing else would make them happy, Disneyworld, Alton Towers, a party, a week in Spain, nothing. It HAS to be Taylor Swift tickets. Oh and also, he isn't prepared to pay any more than the price they were when they came out.

Inexplicably, he seemed annoyed and confused in equal measures when people said 'dude, you are not going to get any. Forget it. The tour is now, and the tickets were available a year ago.'

Are (some) people really that clueless? Do they think that they can just pop onto ebay and get Taylor Swift tickets for £50 each? Or someone on mumsnet is going to take pity on them and let them have their tickets because 'my kids reeeeeeeally wanna see Taylor Swift!'

Just wait til she tours again. Millions of other are going to have to!

Almost everyone I know who went got their tickets last minute - so it is possible - I was just asking how.

I will be glad when this is over and mums no longer have to feel guilty.

It is if you get the code or if you are prepared to pay over the odds.

Over-sexualised content? Where? Have I missed something?