Worth noting
- Primary ticket sales for many festivals and venues
- Purchase at source for official sales
- Strong presence at festivals
- Customer account and access to online tickets
- Payment and popular payment methods
Worth checking
- The amount of fees displayed before payment
- Type of ticket: electronic, nominative or transferable
- The deadline and format of reception, sometimes close to D-day for festivals
- Reimbursement conditions specific to the organizer
- Specific terms and conditions for festival tickets (wristbands, exchange, pass)
Reliability: credible primary ticketing
The main advantage of '0' is its nature: for many events, it is the official ticket office mandated by the organizer or the venue. This limits uncertainty about the validity of the ticket, unlike resale marketplaces. As always, the details of the conditions appear on the event page: these are the ones that apply in case of questions, whether it is an indoor concert or a large summer festival.
Festivals: separate arrangements
'0' is particularly present at festivals, where ticketing often follows specific rules. Multi-day passes, camping packages, exchange of the ticket for a bracelet at the entrance, resale conditions supervised by the organizer: these elements vary from one festival to another. Before purchasing, read the event page carefully to understand how and when you will receive and use your ticket — a crucial point when arranging travel around the festival.
Points specific to festival tickets
- Type of ticket: day entry, multi-day pass or camping package.
- The possible exchange of the ticket for a bracelet upon arrival on site.
- The conditions of resale or transfer imposed by the organizer.
- The delivery time, sometimes close to the date of the event for festivals.
- What is planned in the event of postponement or cancellation of the festival.
Our reading grid
| Criteria | What we observe |
|---|---|
| Nature | Primary ticket sales for many festivals and venues |
| Costs | Possible costs to add — check on the summary screen |
| Payment | Widespread payment methods, customer account available |
| Reception | Format according to the event; festivals sometimes sent late |
| To watch | Terms specific to festivals: bracelet, pass, exchange |
Indicative table: the exact details depend on the organizer and the event.
Payment, receipt and who it is for
Payment relies on widespread means and a customer account to find their tickets. Reception depends on the event: electronic delivery, nominative ticket or, for certain festivals, later delivery. See Tickets is well suited to festival-goers and concert goers for whom it is the official ticket office. To follow a tour across several countries with an interface in your language, compare with a multilingual platform dedicated to Europe before choosing.