When it comes to entertainment, live events are a favorite of many. Some enjoy a night at the theatre. Others like to go to concerts and see their favorite bands. But in either case, tickets can be very expensive.

The face value of theatre and concert tickets is high enough to turn away some potential eventgoers. If that doesn't deter you, there's a good chance that the fees tacked on to the ticket price will. These fees can add 20% or more, sometimes much more, to the total cost of admission. It's enough to make you want to just stay home.

But if you have a passion for theatre or can't bear the thought of missing a concert from your favorite band, all is not lost. There are ways to save money on tickets to live events.

* If it's not a blockbuster event, consider waiting until the last minute to purchase your tickets. Venues often sell tickets to events that have not sold out within a few days of the show at a fraction of normal prices. You probably won't get the best seats in the house, but you could get a spectacular deal on decent seats. Sign up for the venue's email list to be the first to know about such deals.

* Look for tickets online. Sometimes you can find great deals on tickets that people have bought and later found out they won't be able to use. Unlike scalpers, these individuals are usually just looking to recover a portion of their investment, so they price the tickets low in an effort to sell them quickly. A good place to look for these types of ticket sales is Craigslist. Some ticket websites also have a marketplace in which members can buy and sell tickets from one another.

* Join your favorite band's fan club. There will probably be a membership fee, but members often have access to advance ticket sales. You could get front row tickets or even backstage passes for much less than the general public would pay.

* Look for ways to avoid fees. You can avoid booking fees by traveling to the box office to buy tickets in person. This may not be practical if the venue is far away, but it should be no problem if it's nearby. You can avoid card processing fees if you go this route as well by paying in cash.

Seeing that critically acclaimed show or hotly anticipated concert is something to look forward to. Don't ruin it by paying too much for tickets. By finding ways to save money, you can have more left over for souvenirs to commemorate the great time you had.

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