Ticketmaster Logo
star star star star star_border

5.0

Overall Score

Author: Kalicia Bateman

LAST UPDATED: April 9th, 2022

With over 40 years of experience, Ticketmaster is a leading brand in the ticket sales industry. On January 25, 2010, Ticketmaster Entertainment and Live Nation merged, forming Live Nation Entertainment. From affordable options to sell tickets for your own event to competitive prices for live music, sporting events, concerts, and theatre performances, Ticketmaster is a professional company that can meet your ticket needs. 

Top Ranked Companies

thumb_up

The Good

  • Ticket Delivery
  • Customer Service
  • Refund Policy

Ticket Delivery

Once the ticket purchase has been made. Ticketmaster has several methods to delivering the tickets. They can be delivered by mail, email, or through the Ticketmaster mobile app. This allows each customer to receive their tickets in the form that is most comfortable for them.

Most customers appreciate the convenience of Mobile Entry option (available on both IOS and Android devices). Customers can use their phones as their ticket. Once the mobile app is downloaded, customers simply pull up their account with Ticketmaster in the app and the tickets are there ready to be scanned. Ticketmaster can also provides these services for your own events. 

Customer Service

Ticketmaster has been in business for over 40 years. The company has the most experience in ticket sales across the United States and Canada. Its customer service is reportedly very friendly and helpful. Customer service options include email, telephone, and live chat. This includes a phone line for the Deaf.

Refund Policy

Everyone worries about the refund process when it comes to events. There is no telling what could happen AFTER the tickets have been purchased. Luckily, Ticketmaster takes this into account with fully refundable tickets or exchanges within three days after the purchase date with participating events.

The refund policy also provides a full refund if the event has been canceled. If the event was rescheduled the tickets are saved for the individual who purchased them. Depending on the event, refunds may be available for a rescheduled event. 

thumb_down

The Bad

  • Fees

Fees

It is normal for most online ticket sales to have a convenience fee. Unfortunately, Ticketmaster has several fees on each ticket and/or the full transaction. These include service fees (or convenience charge) and a processing fee. They do not have a set fee schedule. The fees chosen for tickets are those that each individual client sets for their own venues or events. The fees can vary greatly from event to event. The other fees issued to ticket sales seem a bit excessive.

gavel

The Bottom Line

Ticketmaster knows the ticket business. Having a streamlined process online and on the app provides a user friendly experience. A wide range of event ticket sales are offered with clear purchasing policies listed on their website. While Ticketmaster has some of the lowest prices on event tickets remember to factor in the fees when comparing prices.

Ticketmaster has been in business the longest compared to other ticketing services we've researched. They provide excellent service, a generous return policy, and ticket insurance. We recommend Ticketmaster for future ticket purchases. 

Was this content helpful?
thumb_up Yes thumb_down No

Star Rating

info

4.0

star star star star star_border

139 Reviews

Review Breakdown

5 grade

47%

4 grade

25%

3 grade

14%

2 grade

4%

1 grade

10%

Sentiment Criteria

Value

star star star star star_border

Quality

star star star star star_border

Service

star star star star star_border

Trustworthiness

star star star star star_border
cancel
info
star star star_border star_border star_border

Beverly Schacher Long Beach, MS

Easy website to use with a good selection of events. The only complaint I have is about the high service fees that are added onto the ticket price. I believe their fees are excessive and I don't use the service unless it is the only option for buying tickets.

6 years ago

check_circle

Review Source

star star star_border star_border star_border

Angela Wellsville, UT

I always feel like I’ve been scammed after purchasing tickets through them! The price is NEVER what it appears. The surcharges and processing fees are RIDICULOUS and it almost makes attending the events or concerts less enjoyable. What happened to the days when you could walk into a grocery store and buy through Ticketmaster at the service desk paying $20-$100 depending on event and just be on your way. Now it feels totally corrupt.

7 years ago

star star star_border star_border star_border

Jenna Bagley American Fork, UT

I hate ticketmaster and if I could avoid using them I would, nothing is more annoying to me then a venue that sells tickets through them. The extra fees are always outrageous.

6 years ago

check_circle

Review Source

star star star_border star_border star_border

Amanda Montebello, CA

I’ve used Ticketmaster to purchase tickets for concerts and had a decent experience. The downside is that there are a lot of service fees and resales at extremely high prices.

6 years ago

check_circle

Review Source

star star star_border star_border star_border

Lindsay Long Beach, MS

I like the shows that are offered but the fees attached are absolutely ridiculous!

6 years ago