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About Vivid Seats

Vivid Seats is an online marketplace that lets people buy and sell tickets to live events, including concerts, shows, music festivals, sporting events and theater productions. Vivid Seats serves as the middleman between customers looking for tickets and sellers. It has sold over 100 million tickets and has a 100% buyer guarantee and a reward program.

Pros
  • Easy access to event tickets
  • Rewards program
  • 100% Buyer Guarantee
Cons
  • Ticket prices can fluctuate
  • Fees increase total price

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I live in Nebraska, and purchased tickets for the Ozzy farewell concert in Tinley Park, Illinois.., I had my wife, 4 children, and grandson looking forward to this concert 600 mil...

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I purchased two tickets for Garth Brooks in Gainesville five months before the concert… My ticket were mailed to me earlier than expected. I was told they would be delivered a few...

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What is Vivid Seats?

Vivid Seats is an online marketplace that connects millions of fans with thousands of ticket sellers across hundreds of thousands of events each year. Its goal is to safely and securely connect customers with event tickets.

Vivid Seats lets you search for tickets by date, venue, city, price, quantity and seat location. The company's 100% Buyer Guarantee promises the ticket purchase is secure, the tickets will arrive before the event and the tickets are valid, or you get your money back. The company offers promotional deals and discounts via email and has a rewards program where all fans earn on every purchase they make toward free tickets. Vivid Seats ships tickets directly to you in any of the following forms:

  • Mobile e-tickets
  • Email delivery/instant download
  • Standard shipping
  • Electronic transfer
  • AXS Mobile ID
  • Special delivery (including local pickup, will call or paperless)

Tickets must meet standards set by Vivid Seats.

Vivid Seats fees

It is free to list your tickets on Vivid Seats, but there is a 10% commission taken out of the final sale price. Along with the listed ticket price, the company adds shipping costs and a service fee to each order. The buyer is responsible for these costs. The goal of Vivid Seats is to offer the best deals for a wide variety of tickets.

Vivid Seats FAQ

Can you get scammed on Vivid Seats?

The 100% Buyer Guarantee means Vivid Seats upholds industry standards for safe and secure transactions. It never shares your personal information, and you can read more about its privacy and security guidelines on the company’s website. The guarantee protects buyers from getting invalid tickets and ensures they receive their tickets on time. It is a safe and secure process.

Is Vivid Seats reliable?

Yes, Vivid Seats is a trusted and reliable online marketplace for buying and selling event tickets.

Is Vivid Seats owned by Ticketmaster?

No, Vivid Seats is not owned by Ticketmaster.

Are Vivid Seats tickets guaranteed?

Yes. The 100% Buyer Guarantee ensures that you get the right tickets and that they arrive on time.

How do you sell tickets on Vivid Seats?

To sell tickets, they must meet Vivid Seats’ requirements. Sellers can choose the price for their tickets and modify them at any time. You get an email when the tickets are sold, and then you either upload them or ship them. You are paid through PayPal after the event occurs.

Is Vivid Seats legit?

Yes, Vivid Seats is a trusted and reliable way to buy and sell tickets. It is a legitimate company that provides a wide selection of events and tickets in North America and a rewards program where all fans earn on every purchase. We recommend the company to anyone looking for deals on concert tickets, games or shows.

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    Customer ServiceContract & TermsPunctuality & SpeedStaff

    Reviewed May 7, 2026

    Overall, I was satisfied with the experience; however, the one suggestion I would make is regarding the timing of ticket delivery. If you know that you will be going out of town or unavailable, I would greatly appreciate tickets being delivered earlier rather than waiting until the day before. Receiving them sooner would help reduce stress and provide additional peace of mind, especially when trying to plan ahead or make arrangements in advance.

    In addition, I think it would be extremely helpful to have access to a live customer service agent at times. While online systems and automated responses can be convenient, there are situations where speaking directly with someone would make communication much easier and allow questions or concerns to be addressed more efficiently. Having the option to speak with a live representative would greatly improve the overall customer service experience and provide reassurance when assistance is needed. Thank you again, and I appreciate your time and consideration of this feedback.

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    Response from Vivid Seats

    Thanks so much for sharing this thoughtful feedback. We’re glad to hear you were overall satisfied with your experience, and we completely understand wanting tickets delivered earlier for added peace of mind when planning ahead.

    Delivery timing can vary depending on when the venue releases tickets for distribution and when the seller is able to transfer them, but we truly appreciate the suggestion and will be sure to share it with our team. Thanks for choosing Vivid Seats!

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      PriceStaffRates

      Reviewed March 27, 2026

      Buying theater tickets from resellers can be more difficult than buying sports seats. When you look at the various sellers of theater tickets, some tell you the actual seat number, but some only tell you what row you're in without telling you where in the row. In many theaters, the row extends all the way to the very side of the theater, including obstructed view seats. You can see many of what appear to be the same tickets on several reseller's websites, but I am very reluctant to buy from a reseller who does not give sufficient detail to assure me that I am not buying an obstructed view or side of the theater seat.

      Vivid provided the best compromise. It told me that the seats I was buying were in the center Orchestra and the price was a shade higher than the resellers who don't give you any detail at all, and significantly lower than the retailers who give you exact seat numbers in addition, once I bought the seats, I received my actual tickets in under two minutes. All in all, a very professional transaction, and I was never worried that I might not be getting the tickets that I thought I had purchased.

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      Customer ServiceSales & MarketingOnline & AppStaff

      Reviewed March 16, 2026

      Ordering process was smooth and easy, but delivery was less so. Ordered at 7:30 pm for a 10:00 pm show. App said tickets were pending and would be ready at 8:30 pm. Checked the app at 9:55 pm and still said pending at 8:30 pm. Checked email and saw an email from Vivid Seats stating "Your tickets are ready in the app." Clicked on the link in the email, it took me to the app, still said pending, ready at 8:30 pm. After some poking around, checked the app again at 10:05 pm and tickets were there.

      I'm guessing this happened because I ordered them at 7:30 pm and the person on the other side didn't check their phone until 10:00 pm, when the doors would be opening. Totally understandable, but the communication about this kind of scenario could have been better. The email at 7:57 pm saying "Your tickets are ready in the app" was especially confusing.

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      Response from Vivid Seats

      Thank you for sharing your detailed experience. We're glad the ordering process was smooth, but sorry to hear about the delay in the delivery notification. We appreciate your patience and are working to improve real-time updates so you can have an even smoother experience in the future. Your feedback helps us serve you better!

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      Customer ServiceTechSales & MarketingPunctuality & SpeedOnline & AppStaffEase of UseTimelinessHonesty & Transparency

      Reviewed March 14, 2026

      I had a fantastic experience with the Vivid Seats app and their customer service. I bought tickets as a birthday gift for my wife, but of course life had other plans and I ended up getting sent out of town for a conference that same week. That could have turned into a stressful mess, but their support team made it incredibly easy. I reached out and they walked me through exactly how to transfer the tickets directly to my wife so she could still go. The process was fast, simple, and the instructions were clear. Within minutes everything was handled and she was able to attend with her sister instead of missing out completely.

      Honestly, that kind of smooth customer support is rare these days. The app is easy to use, the ticket transfer process worked perfectly, and the support team was helpful and efficient. My wife still got to celebrate her birthday with a great night out, and that meant a lot. Highly recommend using Vivid Seats. Great app, great support, and a really smooth experience from start to finish. 🎉

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      Response from Vivid Seats

      That’s awesome to hear! We’re glad our support team could make the transfer process smooth and stress-free for you. It’s great to know your wife was still able to enjoy the event with her sister. Thanks for sharing your experience and for choosing Vivid Seats!

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      Customer ServicePricePunctuality & SpeedRefunds & PayoutsStaffEase of UseRatesTransparency

      Reviewed Feb. 17, 2026

      I had a fantastic experience using this ticket site to purchase concert tickets. The entire process was smooth, quick, and stress-free from start to finish. The website was easy to navigate, with clear seating charts and transparent pricing, so I knew exactly what I was paying for. I really appreciated how secure the checkout process felt and how quickly I received confirmation of my purchase. My tickets were delivered promptly, and the mobile transfer worked perfectly at the venue with no issues at all. Customer service was also responsive and helpful when I had a quick question about my order. Overall, the site made getting tickets simple and reliable, which took a lot of the anxiety out of planning for such a big event. I would definitely use this platform again for future concerts and highly recommend it to anyone looking for a trustworthy and convenient way to buy tickets.

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      Response from Vivid Seats

      Thanks, Preslie! We're thrilled to hear that every step of your experience was as smooth and stress-free as possible.

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      Customer Service

      Reviewed May 12, 2026

      After being extremely frustrated with chat live chat and no answer at 8555380265, 4 orders placed and cancelled - the last live chat gave me the number 8668488499 and I reached Reje!! Who saved the day. Listened to my problem communicated with verification dept and solved the problem which was an email issue. I can’t thank you enough and my son thanks you too. This is a 30th birthday celebration!! Thank you again.

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      Staff

      Reviewed May 12, 2026

      My experience with Vivid Seats was very helpful and friendly with everything. And I will be using you all for more purchases in future months and years to come. And I will be sharing this with family and friends.

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      Customer ServiceStaff

      Reviewed May 12, 2026

      I had an issue accepting a ticket transfer from Vivid Seats to Ticketmaster. The issue seemed to be in the login process to Ticketmaster. The Vivid Seats support agent, Devender, was very helpful and was able to contact the original ticket sender and have them re-send the tickets to an alternate email address. I then created a new Ticketmaster account using the alternate email address I provided and was able to secure my tickets.

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      Customer ServiceStaffTransparency

      Reviewed May 12, 2026

      I bought tickets from the wrong email and the support line helped me find the tickets immediately. Thank you for having a helpful device in place for 24 hour service. I like that the ticket fees are transparent as well.

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      Response from Vivid Seats

      Thanks so much for sharing this! We’re glad our team was able to quickly help get everything sorted out and find your tickets. Love hearing that the support experience and transparent pricing stood out too. Thanks for choosing Vivid Seats!

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      Customer ServiceRefunds & Payouts

      Reviewed May 12, 2026

      Very very poor service. The tickets I bought never showed. I had to call them and then they tried to give me three other tickets that were sold and then they wanted to give me a refund that was already at this game site. This I will never use Vivid Seats again.

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