…Researched and contributed by Joseph Benjamin.
Queens of the Stone Age have surprised their UK fans with a summer lineup, including a huge headliner at Cardiff Castle.
It’s their first performance in the UK since 2018, and as expected, the demand for tickets is overwhelming.
Fans who missed out on the various presale options have a chance to purchase tickets today (April 21) when the general sale opens at 9 am.
Presales and Early Access Tickets
Several presale ticket events have already taken place, including the band artist presale event earlier this week, where fans snapped up early access tickets for guaranteed places.
The general sale for the Cardiff, Halifax, and Margate dates kicks off at 9 am today, and fans are advised to join the online queue at least 15 minutes before the start time.
Tips for Ticket Buyers
The presale options make it difficult to determine how many tickets will be available during the general sale event.
Fans are advised to join the earlier “waiting room” queue, which gives buyers access to an earlier queue and puts them straight into the main queue without having to click in.
Updating Ticketmaster account and billing details is also important, as new restrictions mean that fans who fail to do so will have to re-login once they reach the front of the queue, potentially resulting in lost tickets.
Queens of the Stone Age European Tour
In addition to the three UK dates, Queens of the Stone Age will perform across Europe, with headliners in Germany and The Netherlands.
Commentary
This story highlights the challenges of purchasing tickets for highly anticipated events and the importance of being prepared for presales and general sales.
With a huge demand for tickets, fans are encouraged to act fast and be patient while navigating the online queues.
The story also demonstrates the excitement and enthusiasm of music fans, as many expressed their joy at getting the chance to see Queens of the Stone Age perform live.