Don't Just Give a Gift, Give an Experience
Sometimes, the best gift you can give can’t be wrapped up in a box.
For the live event enthusiast in your life or for the one who has it all, tickets are hands down one of the best presents you can give this holiday season. Tickets are more than a gift; they’re passes to an unforgettable experience.
Whether you’re looking for a gift for your mom, dad, the whole family, or anyone else on your list, Vivid Seats has you covered with our round-up of the best gifts for every budget to help you find the perfect live event for everyone on your list. And, if you need a last-minute holiday gift, a Vivid Seats gift card is a great option, allowing your recipient to choose their dream outing.
Gifts Around $25
Ditch boring and basic gifts this year and give your loved ones a unique experience for the holidays instead—these ideas start at just $25:
Cyndi Lauper
Give your giftee the chance to experience a legendary artist before it’s too late! Cyndi Lauper is bringing all her singalong hits to her Girls Just Wanna Have Fun Farewell Tour. This is Cyndi Lauper’s first major tour in over a decade, which makes receiving Cyndi Lauper tickets for the holidays extra special.
Justin Timberlake
Justin Timberlake tickets are the ultimate holiday gift for anyone who loves unforgettable live entertainment.
NCAA Men’s and Women’s Basketball
College basketball is now in full swing, and NCAA basketball tickets make an excellent holiday gift, especially for recent graduates. Whether they’re cheering courtside or near the student section, this gift offers a memorable experience for all college basketball fans.
Monster Jam
Monster Jam tickets make an ultimate holiday gift for families, especially those with kids who love excitement and adventure. With its larger-than-life monster trucks, jaw-dropping stunts, and high-energy atmosphere, Monster Jam offers an unforgettable experience that appeals to kids and adults alike. Whether you’re gifting to a truck-loving toddler or a thrill-seeking preteen, Monster Jam tickets are sure to rev up their holiday season.
MLB Spring Training
MLB Spring Training tickets are a perfect holiday gift for baseball fans. Spring Training offers a unique experience to see players up close, enjoy the sunshine, and witness the excitement of a new season taking shape. Your giftee will be wowed by your thoughtfulness (especially if they’re headed on vacation to Arizona or Florida in the new year).
Jhene Aiko
If your giftee is a huge R&B fan, there’s a chance that they will love receiving Jhene Aiko tickets as a gift. The Magic Hour Tour has stunned audiences across the country, and now it’s your giftee’s turn to experience it live.
Disney On Ice
Let’s face it: parents of young children don’t always want—or need—another toy cluttering up the house. That’s why the gift of an experience is a thoughtful alternative. It doesn’t add to the mess but instead creates lasting memories the whole family can cherish. There are plenty of family-friendly events, like Disney on Ice, that make a great gift for a family with young kids.
Gifts Around $50
With a budget of $50 per ticket, there are plenty of options! From comedy shows to select NBA games, there’s something for everyone. Here are some of the best concert, sports, and comedy tickets available for around $50:
Matt Rife
Matt Rife tickets are the perfect holiday gift for anyone who loves stand-up comedy. As one of comedy’s rising stars, Matt Rife has announced a string of 2025 tour dates to 32 arenas and amphitheaters across the country. Whether it’s for a fan who’s followed his journey or someone new to his comedy, gifting Matt Rife tickets guarantees an evening of humor and good vibes.
Cody Johnson
Look no further than Cody Johnson tickets for the country music lover on your holiday list. The ACM Entertainer of the Year nominee is bringing The Leather Tour to arenas across the country. If you’re feeling extra generous, you could pair the tickets with new cowboy boots.
NBA
Give the gift of NBA tickets this holiday season! Depending on the opponent and day of the week, you can snag tickets starting at around $50. Check out the available tickets for your giftee’s favorite team here.
Gifts Around $100
Make your loved ones feel special with these solid events starting at around $100:
Metallica
Metallica tickets are the ultimate holiday gift for any rock or metal fan. Metallica is extending their hit M72 World Tour through 2025. The “Master of Puppets” group is currently set to perform 21 concerts across North America starting on April 12 in Las Vegas. This gift will certainly give the Metallica fan in your life something to look forward to in the new year.
Shane Gillis
Whether your giftee is a long-time fan or just loves a good laugh, Shane Gillis tickets are the perfect gift this holiday season. The stand-up megastar will welcome the New Year with his Shane Gillis Live Tour, a 27-city tour that will kick off on Jan. 10 at San Antonio’s Frost Bank Center. As his biggest tour yet, it’s the perfect opportunity for your giftee to see the comedy powerhouse at the top of his game.
Nikki Glaser
Is your giftee in need of some laughs? Give them the gift of laughter with Nikki Glaser tickets. Nikki Glaser’s ability to blend honesty with hilarity creates an experience that’s both entertaining and refreshingly real. Whether your loved one is a longtime comedy fan or someone who could use a fun night out, Nikki Glaser tickets make for a thoughtful and unforgettable gift.
NFL
With the NFL season underway and playoffs quickly approaching, it’s the perfect time to win over the sports fanatic in your life with NFL tickets to see their favorite team live. Whether it’s a heated rivalry matchup or a crucial game that could shape the playoff picture, this gift is perfect for any die-hard NFL fan.
Gifts Around $150
If you are celebrating the holidays in a big way this year, here are some of the best tickets starting at $150:
Music Festivals
Anyone would love to dance the day away listening to their favorite music, and with single-day tickets to a music festival, you can give your loved one just that. One-day passes to music festivals like Rolling Loud, CMA Music Festival and New Orleans Jazz Festival are around this price point. This is one gift that people are sure to be requesting again next year.
Tyler, the Creator
Tyler, the Creator tickets make an incredible holiday gift for anyone who loves hip-hop music in your life. The two-time Grammy winner announced his Chromakopia World Tour in support of his recently released album with the same name.
Wicked
Do you have a giftee on your list that can’t get enough of Glinda and Elphaba? Fresh off its record-breaking opening weekend at the box office, the movie musical has taken the world by storm. With all the excitement surrounding the film, tickets to see the stage production of Wicked make the perfect gift for the holidays. Thankfully, there is a national tour of the show heading to cities all across the country.
Gifts Around $200
With this budget, you can give tickets that are sure to leave a lasting impression on the lucky recipient for years to come. These gifts are great for fans whose favorite artists are staging big tours in 2025:
My Chemical Romance
If you have somebody on your holiday gift list who was a teen in the early 2000s, there’s a chance that they would love the gift of My Chemical Romance tickets. My Chemical Romance will be embarking on a 2025 stadium tour to perform their beloved 2006 album, The Black Parade, in full.
Billie Eilish
If there’s a giftee that’s on your nice list this year, consider surprising them with tickets to see Billie Eilish’s Hit Me Hard and Soft Tour. The Grammy-winner’s concert consists of 23 songs from her three studio albums, including her latest release Hit Me Hard and Soft.
Coldplay
Known for their hits like “Fix You,” “Viva La Vida,” and “Yellow,” Coldplay’s concerts are immersive, must-see events for all music fans. Thankfully for fans, Coldplay is extending their Music of the Spheres Tour into 2025. This is the perfect holiday gift for lifelong fans of the band.
Oasis
Oasis tickets make an incredible holiday gift for music lovers and nostalgia enthusiasts alike. Fifteen years after Oasis’ breakup, brothers Liam and Noel Gallagher announced that they would reunite the iconic rock group for their Oasis Live ’25 Tour. With Oasis tickets, your giftee can relieve the golden age of Britpop and experience this once-in-a-lifetime tour.
Sometimes finding the perfect holiday gift can be difficult, especially when it’s the family member or friend that has everything—or refuses to tell you what they want. With a Vivid Seats gift card, they can put money towards buying a ticket to practically any event they want. So, they can finally see their favorite band on tour or watch their home sports team play live. Either way, it’ll be an experience they’ll never forget.
**Prices listed in this blog up-to-date as of November 20, 2024. Price listed is lowest single ticket price before taxes and fees for the event. Vivid Seats operates a live market and sellers can alter prices at any time. All prices and availability are subject to change without warning. Terms and Conditions apply.