By Rachel Dennehy
Sabrina Carpenter is everywhere, after touring with Taylor Swift, securing an epic slot at Coachella as well as two hit singles off her upcoming album “Short N’ Sweet.” Sabrina Carpenter is finally having her moment to shine and with that came the incredible announcement that she was heading on her first ever arena tour across Europe and North America playing the biggest venues of her career.
However, with her recent successes everyone was feeling the pressure to get their hands on some tickets for her upcoming gig which unsurprisingly was met with unprecedented demand and even with the addition of a second show in Dublin, the demand outweighed the quantity of tickets available, meaning many fans were left feeling disappointed as when they entered the sale, all the tickets were gone. However, if luck was not on your side this time, do not lose hope as it does not all end here as there are some opportunities still for fans to try and get their hands on tickets before Sabrina Carpenter crosses the world to take to the infamous 3arena stage for two nights this March.
Check Regularly for Verified Re-sale Tickets!
On Friday 26th July, Ticketmaster opened their portal for verified fan-to-fan re-sale for Sabrina Carpenter’s upcoming Dublin gigs with many tickets appearing on the platform instantly. Ticketmaster Resale is a safe and secure way to sell and buy tickets as the tickets are transferred directly from the seller’s account to the buyer’s once Ticketmaster receives the payment. Additionally, the tickets are capped at the cost the seller originally paid for them meaning that the buyer will not be paying over the top fees for a seat that is worth significantly less, which regularly happens on third party sites. Always avoid buying from third party sites as many of these tickets are illegitimate and absurdly priced, which is only the recipe for disappointment. Tickets commonly show up in the days leading up to the show as circumstances and plans may change. However, for high demand shows these tickets sell extremely fast so keep an eye out and act quickly!
Keep an Eye on Instagram
In the upcoming weeks and months prior to the concerts, many media platforms often advertised on the radio or through social media will announce many competitions giving fans a chance to win a pair of tickets for the gig. Whilst this is an uncertain method to gain tickets, if luck is on your side you could end up seeing Sabrina Carpenter for free amid overpriced tickets. For these competitions, little is expected from the participant with many usually looking for you to answer a question or like a post. It is recommended to keep an eye out on Three Ireland’s official Instagram along with 3Arena as they nearly run a competition for every gig for the 3Arena. Remember, the more competitions you enter, the better chance you have to finally see Sabrina Carpenter in concert.
Keep an Eye on Your Email / Ticketmaster
If all else fails, then do not lose hope, often for high in demand shows, limited additional tickets are released in the days prior to the show giving fans one last chance if all other attempts to get tickets fail. The way this is carried out varies from artist to artist with Taylor Swift limiting hers to people on the waitlist by giving them an exclusive code whilst other artists open these additional tickets to everyone. Often, subscribers to an artist’s newsletter will be the first to know if any additional tickets are released therefore, to stay in the loop and to avoid further disappointment subscribe to your favourite artists to ensure that you get every opportunity you can.
With many fans citing this as one of the most difficult ticket sales in recent years, it is safe to say that genuine die-hard fans are feeling stressed and gutted at losing out on tickets. In times of desperation when it feels like the entire country is looking for tickets for a venue that hosts approximately 13,000 people, it is important to consider all your options to give you the best chance to see your favourite artist in concert. Best of luck and let us hope some of you are able to secure some tickets.