• Become a member of a fan club- Your favorite performer most likely has their own website which often sells merchandise, tickets and other goodies for members of their fan club. You may qualify for discounted tickets or a package that offers other goodies as well.

• Box office can be your best bet for great seats at a low price- Try to box office to see if you can get a good deal on great seats. Don’t forget to check back often as ticket availability may change throughout the tour.

• Start looking early- There are usually pre-sale opportunities prior to the date the tickets “officially” go on sale to the rest of the public. This is where being a member of a fan site may also come in handy as pre-sale opportunities are often announced on band websites. Certain credit card issuers also offer a jump on the official sale date of tickets.

• Check out promotions which may offer free tickets- Radio stations and major businesses in your area often have great tickets which you may win by participating in a contest or simply calling in at the designated time. Don’t forget acts that may perform at fairs or other venues where you may be able to take in a concert which is included in the cost of admission.

• Shop online- As with all things in this age of technology, sometimes the best deal can be found by simply spending a little bit of time comparison shopping online. Find out if there are promotional or coupon codes which will reduce the price of your ticket even lower than the advertised price.

• Last minute sales- With more people either unable or unwilling to spend money on summer entertainment, many tours which would otherwise be sold-out end up having tickets available right up until the date of the concert. If you are either late to the game getting a ticket or have decided to roll the dice and see if you can get a better deal at the last minute you may be in luck as sellers rush to unload remaining tickets.

As you can see there are many ways you can save money on concerts this summer. These tips will also work for other forms of summer entertainment such as sporting events or other shows. If you have a few dollars to spare, go ahead and take in a show this summer- you deserve the break.

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Regardless of the type of activity selected, nothing would be worse than showing up to Walley World and finding it’s closed as experienced in Chevy Chase’s National Lampoon Vacation movie. Some simple research and pre-planning can ensure a vacation moment is not missed and can even result in saved money.

Online activities, events and tour specialist Viator.com advises travelers to plan ahead to save money and time, and avoid costly last-minute vacation mishaps. Rod Cuthbert, founder and CEO of Viator.com, says “Unless you’re a gambler, we’re advising travelers take the time to secure activities before they leave home. A little time upfront can help save time on vacation for excitement and exploration versus waiting in long lines or being disappointed by sell-outs.”

A recent Viator.com survey features the following findings:

• One-third of vacation travelers say they are now more likely to purchase activities in advance than they were three years ago with 76 percent reporting they already do so
• Nearly 40 percent of vacation travelers (39 percent) have been forced to change plans because their activity was sold out
• Nearly 3 out of 4 tour operators around the globe report increase in advance bookings has limited availability for walk-up sales

“The good news is people are learning from these hard lessons,” according to Viator.com. “Of those travelers who previously missed out, 42 percent are now more likely to book their trip activities in advance of travel than they were three years ago, more so than those who haven’t experienced the same disappointment (25 percent).”

Reasons travelers spend time researching available excursions and pre-book their activities include time-savings and cost-savings, according to the Viator.com survey. Other reasons, as revealed by the survey, include:

• “so I can budget accordingly” (52 percent)
• “so I don’t miss out on interesting activities that I otherwise may not find out about at the destination” (48 percent)
• “so I know my itinerary before I go” (46 percent)
• “to avoid waiting in long lines for tickets or admission at the destination” (45 percent)

“Perhaps even more important in light of rising travel and fuel costs, planning ahead online can save travelers money by allowing them to quickly compare options,” Cuthbert adds.

Photos Supplied by Viator.com

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