Getting tickets for a concert can be a stressful experience. The more popular the music act, the more stressful the situation can be. If you want to get tickets for musical acts like AC/DC, Metallica or Rhianna in concert, you have to do your homework. However, you don't want the ticket buying experience to put a damper on a hotly anticipated concert.

It is very important to know when the tickets first go on sale. Also try gather whatever information about the venue and pricing that you can. The more information you have going into your ticket buying experience, the quicker and more hassle free it will be. In addition to being prepared, you need to also have a good idea of your options as far as ticket buying goes. Here are the 4 best ways to get concert tickets.

1. Buy tickets online.

Buying tickets online is the easiest, most convenient way to get passes to a concert. No need for waiting in lines or stressing about ticket availability. Shop for tickets right from your computer chair. There are even options to print out the tickets right on your home printer, so you don't even have to fuss over tickets coming in the mail. I strongly suggest trying to get concert tickets online if at all possible, whether it is at a site like Ticketmaster, the venue's homepage or the artist's homepage.

2. Buy tickets from an internet ticket broker.

Just because tickets are sold out doesn't mean you are out of options. Emerging internet ticket broker sites have made it possible to still get tickets after sellout via people posting tickets on their site. Although these tickets are going to be at a premium price, it is definitely an option if money is no object. These sites can also be helpful if you have an extra ticket and are looking to get rid of it.

3. Try to win tickets on the radio or internet.

Although this is far from a sure bet, you are bound to get at least a few free tickets if you constantly monitor internet and radio giveaways. Radio stations have historically been generous with ticket giveaways and contests. If there is a concert coming to your area, keep an ear out for local radio stations promoting it. Check the radio station's website and see if there is anything you can sign up for.

4. Use your connections.

Using connections can get you everything from presale concert tickets to free business box seats. This is where your networking ability comes in. Since most arenas or amphitheaters have business box seats, you are bound to know someone who knows someone who works for a company with a box seat. If XYZ corporation has advertisements all over the venue and you know someone who works there, ask them if they have any extra tickets. A lot of times, these seats won't be close to filled and you may be able to score a free pass.