Yahoo News Taylor Swift Eras Edinburgh: How to get standing tickets to Murrayfield show right now
With Taylor Swift's Eras tour getting underway on May 9 in Paris, tens of thousands of fans flocking to Edinburgh's Murrayfield next month will be more excited than ever.
Those who were not fortunate enough to bag a ticket when they went on sale will still be scrambling around with the hope of securing a spot at the impressive stadium for Taylor's three-night run from June 7-9.
When tickets went on sale in August 2023, they sold out for every venue almost instantly. Despite going on to add more stadium dates to her list of shows, those thousands of tickets were snapped up extremely quickly as well.
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Since then, eagle-eyed fans have had their eyes on Ticketmaster 's official resale tickets - but the few that have gone on sale have (once again) sold out very fast. As a result, many fans have resorted to looking at a number of online ticket reseller websites, including viagogo and Vivid Seats.
By purchasing from these retailers, fans have been able to buy their perfect tickets - standing or seated - for their gig of choice. However, the trade-off is that the prices may be different to the original face value of the Taylor Swift tickets, and fans are buying at their own risk.
But, considering this is one of the only ways to get access to the gigs right now, it may be your best bet. The Mirror has the full breakdown of ticket sellers below.
Where to buy Taylor Swift resale tickets
Taylor Swift resale tickets are available from a number of online retailers right now. Although the below sellers, including viagogo and Vivid Seats, are not "official" retailers, they do have a number of strict terms and conditions in place to keep ticket buyers and ticket sellers safe.
Edinburgh Eras Tour hopefuls can choose exactly where they want to sit or stand in their stadium of choice - but there is a catch. Ticket prices are set by the sellers themselves, so fans may see some Taylor Swift Tickets priced much higher than they might expect.
Here's the full breakdown below:
These websites specialise in selling tickets that fans no longer want, but viagogo recently assured fans: "Viagogo is a regulated marketplace where fans have the freedom to buy and sell tickets to their favourite live events, safely and securely, backed by a guarantee."
There are also resale tickets available directly from Ticketmaster. Here's the link you need:
TICKETMASTER - Buy Taylor Swift resale tickets here
Should you buy Taylor Swift resale tickets?
Edinburgh Taylor Swift fans may be looking for tickets to the star's UK 2024 Eras Tour shows by any means necessary. However, they may find fear in looking at products being sold by the aforementioned reseller sites, such as viagogo.
Viagogo's ticket guarantee reads: "When You purchase tickets on viagogo, viagogo guarantees that you will receive the tickets you paid for in time for the event. In the rare instance that a problem arises and the original ticket seller does not provide you with the tickets listed for sale, viagogo will, in its discretion, review comparably priced tickets and offer you replacement tickets at no additional cost, or viagogo will issue you a refund for the cost of the tickets.
"Comparably priced" replacement tickets are determined by viagogo in its discretion. When you sell tickets on viagogo, provided you provide the exact tickets listed for sale and the ticket buyer successfully gains entry to the event, viagogo guarantees that you will be paid for your sale."
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They also recently told Express.co.uk : "The European leg of Taylor Swift's Eras tour has been long anticipated. We've not seen anything like this since The Beatles and with tickets having only just gone on sale, demand is at its peak right now. viagogo is a regulated marketplace where fans have the freedom to buy and sell tickets to their favourite live events, safely and securely, backed by a guarantee.
"Sellers on our marketplace may list tickets at high values when demand is high, but prices can change and tend to reduce over time. We recommend Swifties wait for demand to settle and check regularly for a listing that meets their budget. Tickets for Taylor Swift's UK dates have already sold for as low as 172 GBP on our platform. Also, tickets listed at eye-catchingly high levels rarely, if ever, sell."
Meanwhile, Ticketmaster and AXS - Taylor Swift's official retailers - also released a statement claiming that any tickets purchased other than authorised retailers would not be valid. They said: "The only way to obtain a valid ticket for Taylor Swift's shows is via the approved ticket agents. In the UK, the approved ticket agents are Ticketmaster, AXS or directly through the venue's website. In Ireland, the approved ticket agent is Ticketmaster. Any tickets found to be purchased via re-sale on the non-official secondary market will not be valid for entry into the concerts and will be cancelled in accordance with the terms and conditions of sale.
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"Through official resale facilities, ticket resale prices are capped to help combat the inflation of ticket prices and put a stop to ticket touting. For more information on official resale facilities, fans should visit the website of their approved ticket agent," they added. These resale facilities enable fans to sell their tickets with confidence and empower fans to purchase resale tickets with the assurance that the ticket they are purchasing is genuine."
Fans attending live events with tickets acquired through resale websites are advised to double check the ticket terms and conditions at the point of sale - such as Ticketmaster or Live Nation - to ensure a smooth live event experience. Tickets could be voided if they were found to be bought second-hand. As a result, fans are buying at their own risk. With that said, viagogo also commented: "viagogo is a regulated marketplace where fans have the guarantee."
