The artists you listen to the most on Spotify might grant you early access to their concert tickets.

      Spotify's Reserved feature holds two concert tickets for top Premium fans prior to the general public sale.

      Acquiring concert tickets has often felt like an uphill struggle. You arrive at the right moment, refresh the page repeatedly, and still leave empty-handed. Scalpers and bots grab the prime seats before genuine fans get a chance.

      This is the motivation behind Spotify's introduction of Reserved, a new feature that secures two concert tickets for the most devoted fans of an artist before they become available for the public sale.

      Reserved is available to eligible Premium subscribers in the US only. A maximum of 2 tickets can be purchased. Specific tours only. Limited availability; not guaranteed. Fees may apply. Non-transferable. Sold by third parties, subject to terms. Refer to https://t.co/KEPRAmp1Tj for details.— Spotify (@Spotify) May 21, 2026

      How does Spotify determine who is eligible for Reserved?

      Spotify will recognize superfans through genuine engagement metrics like streams, shares, and various activities on the platform. Additionally, the system will actively track accounts to ensure that offers are sent to real fans rather than bots.

      If you are eligible, you will receive an email and an in-app notification giving you approximately a day to complete your purchase through a ticketing partner. There are no extra fees from Spotify on top of the ticket price.

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      However, the availability will differ by artist, tour, and location; therefore, make sure your preferred location is set in Spotify’s Live Events Feed and that notifications are enabled.

      Most importantly, there will generally be many more superfans than available seats for any given tour, so qualifying for Reserved does not ensure you will receive an offer every time.

      When will Spotify Reserved be launched?

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      Reserved is set to debut this summer with select newly announced tours and will gradually expand to more shows of varying sizes, including some of the most sought-after concerts.

      Currently, it is available only to Premium subscribers aged 18 and older in the US, with additional countries to follow later. Your location also affects eligibility, so if a tour isn't making its way to your area, don't expect a Reserved offer for that artist.

      In addition, Spotify has announced plans to allow Premium users to create AI-powered covers and remixes of their favorite songs for an extra fee.

      Manisha Priyadarshini is a tech and entertainment writer with over nine years of editorial experience.

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