Taylor Swift, Coldplay, Lady Gaga, BTS – Singapore is that girl when it comes to hosting the biggest concerts in Asia. But, that also means your chances of missing out on tickets just went up. But don’t worry, we’ve got you covered! Here are some expert tips and tricks on how to buy concert tickets in Singapore, so you’ll never have to worry about missing a potentially sold-out show again!
If you think the only ways to buy concert tickets are online or through SingPost, think again! I was today years old when I discovered a third method, and while it’s not the most common, it’s worth a shot. Here are the three ways you can secure your concert tickets:
Concerts typically partner with official ticket retailers like SISTIC and TicketMaster to manage sales and prevent scalpers from getting the upper hand. Head to these websites to check ticket sale dates and set an alarm so you don’t miss your chance to see your favorite artists!
To buy tickets, simply create an account on these platforms, enter your details like name and credit card information, and proceed with your purchase. However, if you’re trying to snag tickets for huge acts like Le Sserafim or Lady Gaga, be ready to wait in a virtual queue with randomised numbers — and it could take hours!
You might be wondering: how can you get concert tickets in Singapore offline? One option is to head to your nearest SingPost outlet! Simply visit the customer service counter, provide the staff with details like the number of tickets and seat category, and they’ll take care of the rest. If you’re lucky, your tickets could be in your hands before you know it — how sweet is that?
But, just a heads-up: this doesn’t mean you can skip the queue. Expect long lines, especially during general sales days, as SingPost outlets are often flooded with eager concertgoers.
A phone hotline for concert tickets? It might sound like an old-school method, but hey, if it works, it works! I learnt from Reddit users that one guy managed to score Coldplay tickets by using the concierge service that came with his American Express Centurion card. Turns out, if your credit card offers concierge services, you can simply call them up and ask them to secure tickets for you. A few other users shared similar experiences with premium cards like Citi Prestige.
It’s important to note, though, that credit cards with concierge services typically require an annual income of at least $120,000 to qualify. I unfortunately don’t qualify (yet), but if you know friends that do, congrats — you can now borrow this powerful ticket-buying tool from them!
When you’re trying to get tickets to a massive show, general sale feels like trying to win a lottery. That’s why presales are your golden ticket! Presales allow certain groups to buy tickets before the general public, giving you a major head start. The more presales you qualify for, the more shots you have at getting that dream seat (or that glorious barricade position if you’re a standing pit warrior).
Here’s a breakdown of the main types of concert presales in Singapore and how to unlock them:
Pro Tip: Even if you’re not the cardholder, many people team up with friends to access the queue using someone else’s card. Just make sure to use that same card when checking out!
Pro Tip: Sign up for these brand newsletters even months before a concert announcement. You never know when your loyalty points will get you early access!
Pro Tip: It’s FREE, and the tickets released in this presale can sometimes be way better than general sale if you’re quick.
IMPORTANT:
Stack your presales like a pro! The more presales you qualify for, the more chances you can get. If you’re eyeing a high-demand concert in SG, this is the ideal presale prep strategy:
Let’s be real — no matter how many presales you qualify for, your chances will crash and burn without a solid internet connection. When you’re racing against a million other fans (and yes, sometimes literal bots), every millisecond counts. Gone are the days when you could casually log on with café WiFi and pray for a miracle. In 2025, you’re competing against:
Most ticketing sites (like Ticketmaster SG) place users in a randomised queue, but faster internet connections can help load the queue page quicker. If you’re too slow getting in, the best you’ll get is “We’re experiencing high traffic, please try again later” a.k.a. the worst experience ever. A stronger connection can also reduce the risk of crashing, freezing, or timing out when you’re finally selecting your seat.
Do NOT rely on:
What You Should Do:
If you’re buying the tickets online, it’s safer to have multiple devices ready and all logged into the ticketing page. Even if one of your devices fails, at least you’ll have a backup! We’d recommend using both your phone and computer, especially if you’re buying tickets for a popular group. Should you be buying tickets with a group of friends, everyone should use at least one device each to increase the chances of getting the tickets. You can then proceed to key in the credit card details into that account.
This ensures the entire group isn’t just depending on one device to purchase the tickets. However, this method could backfire if too many people are logged into the system, as it’ll result in the system crashing. This happened for a lot of Swifties during Taylor Swift’s recent concert ticket sales. So proceed with caution!
After setting up multiple devices, it’s time to set up multiple accounts. Why can’t I use the same account across all devices, you might ask. Well, some ticketing sites are trying to prevent scalpers from getting tickets by kicking out accounts that are used on multiple devices. If you do not want to be kicked out of the system, which was the case for many fans trying to buy Taylor Swift concert tickets recently, your best bet would be to set up as many accounts as possible. Then, you will be able to distribute one account per device and avoid being recognised as a scalper (or even a bot) by the system.
Pro tip: Start preparing early as setting up accounts on ticketing platforms can be quite time-consuming. They might require unique phone numbers and email addresses for each account. So start early and get help from as many people as possible for extra phone numbers!
If you think securing concert tickets is all about speed, you’re only half right — prep is what makes or breaks your chances. Trust me, after years of queueing for some of the most chaotic ticket drops (from BTS to SUGA to IU), I’ve learned that being over-prepared is the secret weapon. Here’s how to prep before any major ticketing day:
For high-demand concerts, like when SUGA’s Agust D tour hit Singapore or when Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour dates dropped, I log in one hour before minimum —sometimes earlier if I’m running multiple accounts/devices.
This is the exact method I used during SUGA’s Agust D Tour ticket sales — I distributed my ticketing notes to friends who were helping me queue. It saved us so much time because they didn’t need to ask questions — they could just copy, paste, and go. You can refer to the image I’ve included here as an example of how I structured my notes.
If your first option sells out, you’ll already know your backup choices. A not-so-ideal ticket is better than no ticket. You can always resell or swap later through trusted fan exchanges.
Here’s how your final checklist should look like before the drop:
Ample preparation isn’t about being paranoid — it’s about being strategic. The competition is no joke, especially when Singapore is the only Asia stop. So plan like you’re the concert planner yourself and hustle like your fave just announced their farewell tour.
If you’re heading down to the physical SingPost or Sistic outlets for tickets, aim for those that are lesser known. As you’ll have to queue at the outlet itself, you’re better off at a SingPost in a lesser known neighbourhood where you’re likely to experience a shorter waiting time. When you buy tickets at these places, you’re still fighting with the general crowd who’ll be buying tickets online and at the other outlets. Everything will be left in the hands of the person at the counter.
However, if you’re intending to buy tickets from Singapore Sports Hub itself, be prepared for insanely long queues. Be there at least two to three hours early to be at the front of the queue. In the case of the Taylor Swift Eras Tour ticket sales, some Swifties started queueing two days prior to ticket sales! Keep in mind that the longer the queues, the lesser the chances of you getting the tickets!
Pro Tip: While queueing at SingPost or other physical points of sale, we suggest you try to buy the tickets online using your smart devices! This way you will be able to secure your tickets even if plan A fails!
Queuing at SingPost for hours is no easy feat. However, the experience can be much more bearable if you have friends with you. You can take turns going on toilet breaks, and get food for each other. Imagine queuing for multiple hours without food and not being able to go to the washroom. That would be horrible, especially if you plan to queue overnight.
Pro tip: Be well prepared with foldable chairs, yoga mats and some snacks. These little things are going to make your experience so much more bearable!
Prepare like it’s the Hunger Games, stay updated, and don’t be afraid to ask your friends for help. Teamwork makes the dream work! Now go forth, secure that ticket, and I’ll see you screaming at the barricade. Check out our list of upcoming concerts in Singapore so you don’t miss out on any of these world-class performances! While you await patiently for the big event, hype yourself up first at one of these best karaoke bars. Otherwise, you can also check out any of these exciting things to do in Singapore this weekend.
This article was updated on 4 April 2025. Additional research was done by Jaia Corral.
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