BosTix - Boston Discount Tickets

Boston theater and event tickets for half-price

Looking for the cheapest Boston tickets? 

BosTix and Goldstar Events are where you'll find discount, same day, and half-price tickets to many top Boston events - theater, shows, comedy clubs, sports, tours, cruises, circus, acrobats.

BosTix and Goldstar Event Tickets offer the best discount ticket deals in town - Boston theatre tickets, sports events, other entertainment for about half off the regular ticket price.

When Boston venues have extra tickets to certain performances, they offer them at a huge discount (usually about half price) through BosTix, a local ticket-selling program that represents over 165 Boston theatre, music, comedy clubs, and dance groups. 

Goldstar events offers similar deals - but you have to be a "member" to see what they're offering.  Becoming a Goldstar member is free - just sign up.  Once you do, you can see their offers on-line, plus they'll e-mail you a list of their current special deals about once a week.  (Don't want this?  Just click "unsubscribe" at the bottom of the e-mail.)

BosTix and Goldstar Events often offer different events, so it's always smart to check both.

Usually these discount tickets are available in advance, so you can plan ahead.  In a few cases, especially through BosTix, they're same day deals. 

Don't see what you want?  Be sure to check back, because more tickets may become available right before the show.

Highlights of what you'll find from both:

Goldstar

Once you sign up (for free) with Goldstar, you can see all the deals they offer on line.  Event ticket usually go for about half price.  In addition to theater, comedy clubs, and other performing arts, Goldstar offers tickets for some sports events, Boston Harbor dinner cruises, and other events such as the circus.  Recently, Goldstar has even offered deep-discount tickets for Cirque du Soleil's OVO.

• You do everything on line, as Goldstar has no physical locations in Boston
• Most tickets usually become available a few weeks before the event - others may be added at the last minute, so it pays to check back
• Goldstar Events also offers tickets for cities beyond Boston - handy if you're planning a trip involving multiple cities

BosTix

BosTix offers a wide range of tickets and delivery/pick up options:

• Deals:  Primarily available for theater tickets (Broadway shows to experimental), comedy clubs, concerts (classical to rock), dance, and children's events.   Usually about 50% discount, plus full-price tickets for some events.
• Pick up: Most advance-sale tickets are picked up at the venue's box office an hour before showtime.  Same-day tickets are picked up in person (cash only) at the BosTix booths in Copley Square and Faneuil Hall Marketplace.
• Service fee:  About $2.50 - $6.50 per ticket (depending on the price of the ticket).  ArtsBoston, their parent organization, invests all proceeds from these fees in the local arts community - more than $42 million from this and other programs since their founding in 1975, and part of the reason why we enjoy such a large and diverse selection of theater, comedy, music, and dance here in Boston.
• Additional benefits:  You can also buy tickets at their booths to popular attractions such as the New England Aquarium, Duck Tours, and trolley tours.  You pay the same prices as you'd pay at their own box offices - but you get to skip the lines!

Insider tip:  If you're interested in same-day tickets, check possible availability on-line.  If you see something you like, go to the booth in Copley Square or Faneuil Market to pay for and pick up the tickets.  Keep in mind that weekend ticket availability may differ from week night options - so this method isn't foolproof!

Bostix locations: 

- Copley Square, corner of Boylston and Dartmouth; nearest T station: Orange Line/Back Bay
- Faneuil Hall Marketplace, near the west end entrance of Quincy Market; nearest T station: Orange Line/Haymarket
For more information:  website