How to get Tokyo tickets?

mr_kitty · 07-25-2006, 07:33 AM

Hey all,
I'm considering attending the Tokyo shows if at all possible. I was wondering if anyone knew how to get tickets. According to U2.com there will be a presale for fans who already had tickets for the old venue (Yokohama's Nissan Stadium) between August 5th and 31st. But does anyone know the ticketing agency/company through which these tickets are bought?

Thanks to anyone who reads and special thanks to those who reply...

God Part III · 07-25-2006, 10:42 AM

I bought tickets for the Yokohama concert through PIA:

http://t.pia.co.jp/

However, at the moment, they are not selling the tickets, nor do they have a special information page for foreigners who wish to buy tickets.
Last time, they dedicated a number of tickets for foreigners, and so, it was easier to get tickets for us, because we didn't risk any Japanese person to pick up our tickets. Now, if I were you I'd wait until the tickets go on sale for the Japanese public, and then wait for any announcement about tickets for foreigners. That's what I'm gonna do anyway, I want tickets to more than just one of the shows (if I'm going, still need to find out whether it's possible!)

Good luck!

maycocksean · 07-28-2006, 03:10 PM

GP III, long time no speak!

Are you still going to go to the Japan shows? I e-mailed tnadventures, the company U2.com said was doing the pre-sale for Yokohama ticketholders but haven't heard anything back (further compounding things is the fact that I have ETS tickets).

Has anyone else heard anything about the pre-sale?

God Part III · 07-28-2006, 09:30 PM

Hi again sean

I went to Japan in April, had a great trip. I really want to go back, not only to see U2, but to see Japan also. So I'm looking into financing it.

I had an e-mail from PIA yesterday, 'cause I bought a ticket from them back in March - so I have priority to booking tickets.

But I won't know the details until the 1st of August.

I emailed ETS but I still haven't got my money back. It will be necessary if I'm going!

Best of luck to everyone reading this

bratty_cat · 07-30-2006, 03:23 AM

So glad I found this! Any updated info on purchasing tix to the Tokyo shows is much appreciated.

God Part III · 07-30-2006, 11:02 AM

No new news just yet. They said they'd e-mail again tomorrow though, I expect there to be more info.

U2FanPeter · 07-30-2006, 11:22 AM

For anyone who has seen a rock concert in Asia:

Are the audiences "flat"?

bratty_cat · 07-31-2006, 03:27 PM

No personal experience but was leafing through my Propaganda book last night and found a comment re an "unusually lively audience...by Japanese standards" under the Tokyo PopMart entry (might have been an early Prop version of Willie's diary). Not sure exactly what that means...

U2shanghai · 08-01-2006, 10:04 PM

Hi All,

The pre-sale will indeed take place starting August 5th.
It was confirmed in an email I received from PIA this morning.

I had pruchased tickets for the Yokohama show, and I luckily (well, it's the least!) have priority for the Tokyo shows.

I might go for all 3 of them, though dates are not ideal for me.

The link they have emailed me does not work for now.

I will update as soon as I have more information.

Just checked venue, accomodates up to 37,000 pax, quite small compared to Yokohama stadium. Cool!

Cheers

bratty_cat · 08-01-2006, 10:12 PM

Thanks U2shanghai!

Hoping there will be an opportunity for folks outside of Japan, without a presale code, to purchase tickets. I'm looking for two Ga's to the 12/4 show (fingers crossed cause I already have my flight!).

U2shanghai · 08-02-2006, 12:31 AM

Hi All,

Just got feeback from PIA/Japan. The URL will be ready for August 5th noon (Japan) time. Get ready!

ww.pia.co.jp/u2-es/

I guess the same URL to be valid for everyone including those who did not purchase tickets for the Yokohama show.

Good luck!

U2FanPeter · 08-02-2006, 12:41 AM

Arena or stadium stage?

U2shanghai · 08-02-2006, 12:44 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by U2FanPeter
Arena or stadium stage?

Arena: ww.saitama-arena.co.jp/e/

bratty_cat · 08-02-2006, 09:18 PM

Thanks for the info U2shanghai!

I'm having trouble with those urls.

Anyone able to get on those sites?

U2shanghai · 08-02-2006, 09:51 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by bratty_cat
Thanks for the info U2shanghai!

I'm having trouble with those urls.

Anyone able to get on those sites?

Hi bratty_cat, the URL will be working from August 5th onwards, not before.
Hard to wait for me as well. but no choice...

07-25-2006, 07:33 AM	#1
mr_kitty Babyface Join Date: Nov 2002 Posts: 19 Local Time: 11:04 AM	How to get Tokyo tickets? Hey all, I'm considering attending the Tokyo shows if at all possible. I was wondering if anyone knew how to get tickets. According to U2.com there will be a presale for fans who already had tickets for the old venue (Yokohama's Nissan Stadium) between August 5th and 31st. But does anyone know the ticketing agency/company through which these tickets are bought? Thanks to anyone who reads and special thanks to those who reply...

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07-25-2006, 10:42 AM	#2
God Part III New Yorker Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Copenhagen Posts: 3,195 Local Time: 02:04 AM	I bought tickets for the Yokohama concert through PIA: http://t.pia.co.jp/ However, at the moment, they are not selling the tickets, nor do they have a special information page for foreigners who wish to buy tickets. Last time, they dedicated a number of tickets for foreigners, and so, it was easier to get tickets for us, because we didn't risk any Japanese person to pick up our tickets. Now, if I were you I'd wait until the tickets go on sale for the Japanese public, and then wait for any announcement about tickets for foreigners. That's what I'm gonna do anyway, I want tickets to more than just one of the shows (if I'm going, still need to find out whether it's possible!) Good luck!

07-28-2006, 03:10 PM	#3
maycocksean New Yorker Premium Gold Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Dayton, Ohio Posts: 3,079 Local Time: 08:04 PM	GP III, long time no speak! Are you still going to go to the Japan shows? I e-mailed tnadventures, the company U2.com said was doing the pre-sale for Yokohama ticketholders but haven't heard anything back (further compounding things is the fact that I have ETS tickets). Has anyone else heard anything about the pre-sale?

07-28-2006, 09:30 PM	#4
God Part III New Yorker Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Copenhagen Posts: 3,195 Local Time: 02:04 AM	Hi again sean I went to Japan in April, had a great trip. I really want to go back, not only to see U2, but to see Japan also. So I'm looking into financing it. I had an e-mail from PIA yesterday, 'cause I bought a ticket from them back in March - so I have priority to booking tickets. But I won't know the details until the 1st of August. I emailed ETS but I still haven't got my money back. It will be necessary if I'm going! Best of luck to everyone reading this

07-30-2006, 03:23 AM	#5
bratty_cat War Child Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: san francisco Posts: 653 Local Time: 01:04 AM	So glad I found this! Any updated info on purchasing tix to the Tokyo shows is much appreciated.

07-30-2006, 11:02 AM	#6
God Part III New Yorker Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Copenhagen Posts: 3,195 Local Time: 02:04 AM	No new news just yet. They said they'd e-mail again tomorrow though, I expect there to be more info.

07-30-2006, 11:22 AM	#7
U2FanPeter New Yorker Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Vancouver, BC, Canada Posts: 3,021 Local Time: 01:04 AM	For anyone who has seen a rock concert in Asia: Are the audiences "flat"?

07-31-2006, 03:27 PM	#8
bratty_cat War Child Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: san francisco Posts: 653 Local Time: 01:04 AM	No personal experience but was leafing through my Propaganda book last night and found a comment re an "unusually lively audience...by Japanese standards" under the Tokyo PopMart entry (might have been an early Prop version of Willie's diary). Not sure exactly what that means...

08-01-2006, 10:04 PM	#9
U2shanghai The Fly Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Shanghai Posts: 40 Local Time: 01:04 AM	Hi All, The pre-sale will indeed take place starting August 5th. It was confirmed in an email I received from PIA this morning. I had pruchased tickets for the Yokohama show, and I luckily (well, it's the least!) have priority for the Tokyo shows. I might go for all 3 of them, though dates are not ideal for me. The link they have emailed me does not work for now. I will update as soon as I have more information. Just checked venue, accomodates up to 37,000 pax, quite small compared to Yokohama stadium. Cool! Cheers

08-01-2006, 10:12 PM	#10
bratty_cat War Child Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: san francisco Posts: 653 Local Time: 01:04 AM	Thanks U2shanghai! Hoping there will be an opportunity for folks outside of Japan, without a presale code, to purchase tickets. I'm looking for two Ga's to the 12/4 show (fingers crossed cause I already have my flight!).

08-02-2006, 12:31 AM	#11
U2shanghai The Fly Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Shanghai Posts: 40 Local Time: 01:04 AM	Hi All, Just got feeback from PIA/Japan. The URL will be ready for August 5th noon (Japan) time. Get ready! ww.pia.co.jp/u2-es/ I guess the same URL to be valid for everyone including those who did not purchase tickets for the Yokohama show. Good luck!

08-02-2006, 12:41 AM	#12
U2FanPeter New Yorker Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Vancouver, BC, Canada Posts: 3,021 Local Time: 01:04 AM	Arena or stadium stage?

08-02-2006, 09:18 PM	#14
bratty_cat War Child Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: san francisco Posts: 653 Local Time: 01:04 AM	Thanks for the info U2shanghai! I'm having trouble with those urls. Anyone able to get on those sites?