Spotifys new Reserved feature could make concert ticketing less miserable
Spotify has introduced a new ticketing initiative called Reserved, aimed at helping dedicated fans secure concert tickets before they go on sale to the general public. This feature will be available to Premium subscribers in the U.S. who are 18 or older, allowing them to purchase tickets based on their streaming activity. The initiative reflects the growing importance of superfans in the music industry and aims to reduce the impact of ticket scalpers.
- ▪Spotify's Reserved feature rewards dedicated fans by allowing them to access concert tickets before the general public.
- ▪Eligible fans will receive a purchase window for up to two tickets held in their name, without additional service fees.
- ▪The number of reserved tickets will vary based on the artist, tour, and market, with allocations intended to scale with an artist's fanbase.
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Home > Life > Digital Culture Spotify's new Reserved feature could make concert ticketing less miserable Spotify wants to help superfans beat ticket scalpers. By Crystal Bell Crystal Bell Digital Culture Editor Crystal Bell is the Culture Editor at Mashable. She oversees the site's coverage of the creator economy, digital spaces, and internet trends, focusing on how young people engage with others and themselves online. She is particularly interested in how social media platforms shape our online and offline identities. Read Full Bio on May 21, 2026 Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on Flipboard Credit: Spotify These days, scoring concert tickets can feel like entering a digital Hunger Games.
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