Spotify to reserve tour tickets for artist ‘superfans’ in support of live music
Spotify has announced a new program called 'Reserved' to help superfans secure tickets for their favorite artists' concerts. The program will reserve two tickets for identified superfans based on their engagement with the platform, such as streams and shares. However, there are restrictions, including the requirement to be a legal adult and a paid Premium user, and not all superfans will be guaranteed tickets due to limited availability.
- ▪Spotify's 'Reserved' program aims to ease ticket access for superfans of select artists.
- ▪The program reserves two tickets for identified superfans based on their Spotify activity.
- ▪Fans must be legal adults using Spotify's paid Premium service to qualify for the reserved tickets.
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MusicSpotify to reserve tour tickets for artist ‘superfans’ in support of live musicThe streaming platform said it would reserve two tickets to a show near fans who were identified through their streams, shares, and other Spotify activity. Listen to this article with a free account00:0000:00The Spotify headquarters building in New York.Eduardo Munoz Alvarez / VIEW press via Getty Images fileShareAdd NBC News to GoogleMay 21, 2026, 3:11 PM EDTBy Doha MadaniFor years, many concertgoers have voiced their frustration over how hard it is to get tickets to their favorite artists’ tours amid scalpers and soaring resale prices.Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content.Now, Spotify says it’s launching a new program aimed at easing that…
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