What is a presale?
A 'T0' presale 'T1' is an early opening of the ticket office, reserved for a restricted public before the 'T2' general sale 'T3' open to all. It can take several forms: pre-sale 'T4' fan club 'T5' (reserved for members), pre-sale 'T6' partner 'T7' or 'T8' operator 'T9' (via a brand associated with the tour), or pre-sale 'T10' bank card 'T11' (linked to a specific issuer). Access generally requires a 'T12' code 'T13' or prior registration. The advantage: a better choice of places before the influx of the general sale.
Types of pre-sales
- Fan club presale : access reserved for registered members, often the very first purchase window.
- Partner presale: open via a brand or media associated with the tour, with a dedicated code.
- Presale bank card : reserved for holders of a card from a specific issuer.
- Ticket presale: offered by the platform itself to its subscribers or account holders.
The procedure, step by step
- 1
Find the presale and its conditions
Identify which presale concerns you (fan club, partner, card) and how to access it. The information is available on the official artist and ticketing channels.
- 2
Get your code or register in time
Many presales require a code or registration by a deadline. Do it without delay: the code sometimes arrives only the day before.
- 3
Create your ticketing account in advance
Account created, email verified, contact details and payment method registered. Whatever is done before will not be done during the rush.
- 4
Note the exact time in your zone
Convert the announced schedule to your time zone and schedule a reminder a few minutes before opening.
- 5
Log in early and get in line
Open the page a few minutes before time, log into your account and let the queue place you. One window, one device.
- 6
Do not reload the page
Reloading or opening multiple tabs may send you to the end of the line or invalidate your session on certain ticket offices. Wait.
- 7
Choose quickly and validate
Once your turn comes, select your category without hesitation and finalize the payment: the basket is only reserved for a few minutes.
What needs to be ready before opening
| Element | Expected state |
|---|---|
| Ticketing account | Created and connected |
| Pre-sale/registration code | Received and noted |
| Payment method | Registered and up to date |
| Budget and targeted category | Decided in advance |
| Opening time | Converted to your time zone |
This preparation is the same regardless of the tour: only the codes and times change.
If you miss the presale
Missing a pre-sale is not permanent. There remains the 'T0' general sale 'T1', to be prepared in the same way. Also watch for the addition of additional 'T2' dates 'T3' and activate 'T4' relisting alerts 'T5'. Finally, the 'T6' legal resale 'T7' allows you to recover places given up by other buyers within a regulated framework. Keep your preparation ready: the next window may open quickly.