How can I purchase tickets for a concert during my visit?

Question

I will be visiting in mid-May and have just learned that a band I enjoy will be performing during my stay. I would like to attend one of their shows on either May 17th or 18th. As someone traveling from abroad, what is the best way to obtain tickets for this event?

susen · Answer

damai is the obvious one but worth checking the band's own site or instagram first, some foreign acts sell a presale allocation through their own links before damai even opens. also 247tickets and mypiao do english checkout if you dont want to deal with the app, prices are a bit higher though. one thing people miss, mid may often lands on a 520 event weekend so shows sell out faster, if u see the listing just grab it.

myrta · Answer

The resale side is where most foreigners get stuck. If the show sells out on the official channels, your fallback is Xianyu, the secondhand app, but you'll need someone with a Chinese ID and Alipay to buy on your behalf, and paper tickets for big arena shows often get checked against the buyer's name at the gate. Real-name entry is standard now for anything at Wukesong or the Workers' Stadium, so a ticket bought off a stranger may simply not scan for you. Ask the seller directly whether the ticket is transferable and whether they can walk in with you, that's usually the only workable arrangement.

moniqueconrad · Answer

honestly if you're only here for a few days the timing is tight, most official sales open weeks or months ahead and foreign cards often get declined on Chinese platforms. try asking the band's weibo or their China promoter (look up the tour poster, there's usually a local promoter name at the bottom) and email them directly, they sometimes hold a small will-call batch for overseas fans. also check if it's at a livehouse vs arena, smaller venues like Yugong Yishan or Tango often just sell at the door on the night.

myrjam · Answer

For a foreign visitor, Damai is the main ticketing app here, but it's Chinese only and usually needs a local phone number to register. Your easiest route is to find the show on Damai or Maoyan, then ask your hotel front desk to help you buy it, they can pay with their own account and you reimburse them. Some bigger concerts also sell through the official WeChat account of the venue, like the Workers' Stadium or Cadillac Arena, so search the band name there too.

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