The best ticket reveals give clues before the answer. They start guessing, get it wrong, get closer, and then it hits them.
Most of these ideas cost nothing on top of the tickets.
10 ideas
A guessing game with hints
They guess who you're going to see. Each wrong guess unlocks a new hint: the month, the city, a lyric-free clue about the band.
Scratch to reveal
A scratch card with the artist and the date under the gold foil.
Play a song and wait
Put on a song by the artist in the car and hand over a printed ticket during the chorus.
The fake boring gift
Wrap the tickets inside a box of socks. Let them be disappointed for a second.
A clue scavenger hunt
Hide clues around the house that end at the tickets.
Unwrap it on their phone
A gift they tap open five times before it bursts and shows the tickets.
Merch first
Give a band T-shirt and say “for the concert,” then wait for the question.
A countdown calendar
A small calendar that counts down to the concert day.
Mystery boxes
Three boxes on their phone: the first one they pick is empty, the next reveals the tickets.
A playlist with a message
A playlist where the first letters of the song titles spell the artist or the date.
Make one in a minute
- Write your news, and optionally who it's for and who it's from.
- Pick how they find out: scratch card, guessing game, unwrap, balloons, envelope, mystery boxes or the wheel.
- Send the link on WhatsApp, iMessage or anywhere else. They open it on their phone.
Questions
How do I gift tickets that are only digital?
Make the reveal the gift: a scratch card or guessing game they open on their phone, then forward the actual tickets afterwards.
Can I add a photo?
Yes, you can add a photo that shows up on the reveal, like the artist's tour poster or a photo of the two of you.
Is it free?
Yes. No app and no account needed.