Alternative Tickets

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Whether you’re looking for underground punk shows or want to see the pyrotechnic spectacle of a stadium gig, buyTickets.com has all the best tickets for fans of alternative, indie, punk, and more. We offer a 200% guarantee on all of our tickets, and our vast network of reliable ticket sellers means that we often have tickets that are sold out at the box office.   

Take a look at the schedule below to browse upcoming alternative rock concerts across the country, or find your favorite artists in the extensive list of links at the bottom of the page. 

More Information about Alternative Rock

Alternative rock emerged from the independent rock scene of the 1980s, including punk, new wave, and D.I.Y. scenes. Less a genre than an umbrella term encompassing several distinct styles of music that more share an ethos of independence and counterculture than any particular sound, alternative rock encompasses subgenres as diverse as indie rock, industrial, shoegaze, and jangle pop.

Originating in the underground scenes of the 1980s, the first alternative rocks bands to achieve prominence were those like R.E.M., the Violent Femmes, Sonic Youth, and others. By the end of the decade, what had once prided itself on aversion to commercialism and a committed refusal to join the mainstream was able to fill large venues and stadiums across America and Europe.

Alternative rock finally achieved its breakthrough mainstream success with Nirvana and the grunge trend of the ‘90s. Even the New York Times wrote in 1993, “"Alternative rock doesn't seem so alternative anymore.”

 The popularity of the genre waned in the latter half of the ’90s before experiencing a revival with bands like The Strokes, The Rapture, Modest Mouse, and the Yeah Yeah Yeahs in the 2000s.

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Does buyTickets.com sell sold out tickets?

While we can’t make any promises, often tickets that are listed as sold out by the venue box office can be found at buyTickets.com. This is because our tickets come from a reliable network of ticket resellers. Even if the box office isn’t selling more, that doesn’t mean someone else isn’t. Check event pages to be sure what’s available.

What if a show is cancelled or I can’t make it? Do I get my money back?

All sales are final, however if a show is cancelled without being rescheduled, we do promise 100% of your money back (minus any shipping costs). We can’t offer you a refund if you can’t make it to a concert for personal reasons, although we do offer ticket insurance through a third-party provider. More information on insurance is available at checkout.

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