Spotify’s Reserved Ticket Sales to Music Superfans Are Now Going Live

Published on June 23, 2026

TechCrunch (06/18/26) Perez, Sarah Spotify recently announced the launch of its new "Reserved by Spotify" system, which will identify eligible top fans of an artist, then hold two tour tickets for them prior to the opening of the general ticket sale. The feature is currently available in the United States for Premium subscribers 18 and older. Timed alongside his tour news, Role Model has agreed to be the first artist partner to take advantage of the ticket-holding system. Fans began receiving notifications on June 18 if they are eligible to secure their tour tickets beginning on June 23, before the general public sale. The streaming giant will not collect any fees on the transactions. For now, the feature is only available for artists playing at Live Nation concerts. All ticket sales are through Ticketmaster, but the streamer expects to add more partners over time and include small venues and international users. Read the full story from  TechCrunch . 

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