Whether you're planning a fun night out or chatting about weekend plans, you, an ESL learner, will definitely hear people talk about “concert tickets.” From buying them online to showing up at the venue, this is a super practical topic that comes up in everyday conversation. Mastering today’s vocabulary will help you understand how to get tickets, talk about events, and share your excitement in English. Let’s jump right in!

5 Vocabulary Words

1. Concert tickets (Noun): Passes that allow you to enter and watch a live music performance.

   • Example Sentences:

     1. I bought concert tickets to see my favorite band next month.

     2. The concert tickets sold out in just 10 minutes.

     3. She gave me two concert tickets for my birthday!

2. Venue (Noun): The place where a concert or event is held.

   • Example Sentences:

     1. The venue was packed with people dancing and singing.

     2. Check the venue address before you leave.

     3. That venue has amazing sound and lighting.

3. Sold out (Adjective): When all the tickets for an event are gone.

   • Example Sentences:

     1. I tried to buy tickets, but the concert was already sold out.

     2. Big artists usually get sold out shows fast.

     3. The front row was sold out within minutes.

4. General admission (Noun): A type of ticket that doesn't have assigned seating—first come, first served.

   • Example Sentences:

     1. We bought general admission tickets and stood near the stage.

     2. General admission lines get really long, so arrive early.

     3. I don’t mind general admission—I like to move around.

5. Scalper (Noun): A person who buys tickets and resells them for a higher price (often illegally or unfairly).

   • Example Sentences:

     1. Don’t buy from a scalper—you might get fake tickets.

     2. Scalpers were charging double the price outside the venue.

     3. The site warns customers to avoid scalpers online.

I was so excited to get concert tickets for a band I’ve loved since high school. The show is at a big outdoor venue, and I got general admission so I can stand close to the stage. It almost sold out, but I grabbed mine just in time! My friend tried to buy hers later and almost got scammed by a scalper online—so we reported the listing.