Adding Ticketmaster events to your calendar can be a great way to stay organized and make sure you don’t miss any upcoming concerts, games, or shows you have tickets for. By syncing your Ticketmaster account with your calendar, your events will automatically appear on the date they are scheduled. This saves you time and effort, as you don’t have to manually enter each event in your calendar. Whether you use Google Calendar, iCal, Outlook, or another calendar app, it’s relatively easy to integrate Ticketmaster with your existing setup. Here are some quick tips on how to add Ticketmaster to your calendar on desktop and mobile.
Adding Ticketmaster to Google Calendar on Desktop
Google Calendar is one of the most popular calendar platforms, used widely across desktop and mobile. Here are the steps to add Ticketmaster to Google Calendar on your desktop:
- Open Google Calendar on your desktop internet browser and click the settings gear icon in the top right. Select “Add calendar” > “From URL”.
- Enter the Ticketmaster calendar URL: https://www.ticketmaster.com/ticketmaster_calendar.ics
- Click “Add Calendar”.
- Confirm that the checkbox next to “Ticketmaster” is checked under “Other Calendars” on the left sidebar. This ensures the events will appear in your calendar.
- Click “Done” and your Ticketmaster events will now automatically sync with Google Calendar.
Once connected, any events you purchase on Ticketmaster will appear on Google Calendar on the date of the event. You can click on any Ticketmaster event from your calendar to view event details and ticket information.
Adding Ticketmaster to iCal on Desktop
iCal is the default calendar app for MacOS and iOS devices. Here is how to integrate Ticketmaster with iCal on desktop:
- Open iCal on your Mac and click “Calendar” in the top menu bar.
- Select “Subscribe” from the drop-down menu.
- Enter the Ticketmaster URL: https://www.ticketmaster.com/ticketmaster_calendar.ics and click Subscribe.
- A popup will appear asking you to confirm subscribing to the Ticketmaster calendar. Click “Subscribe.”
- Ticketmaster events will now automatically appear in your iCal calendar on the dates they are scheduled.
You can view, edit, or delete any Ticketmaster events directly within the iCal app. Any changes made will sync with your Ticketmaster account.
Adding Ticketmaster to Outlook on Desktop
For Outlook users on Windows, here is how to connect your Ticketmaster account:
- Open the Outlook desktop app and go to the “Home” tab.
- Click “Open Calendar” > “From Internet.”
- Enter the Ticketmaster URL: https://www.ticketmaster.com/ticketmaster_calendar.ics
- Click “OK.”
- Ticketmaster events will now appear on your calendar. You can toggle them on or off by right clicking “Calendar” and selecting “View in Overlay Mode.”
Any Ticketmaster events you purchase going forward will automatically populate in your Outlook calendar on the scheduled date.
Adding Ticketmaster to Google Calendar on Mobile
If you primarily use Google Calendar on your iPhone, Android phone, or other mobile device, here are the steps to connect it with your Ticketmaster account:
- Open the Google Calendar app and tap the menu icon in the top left corner.
- Select “Settings” then scroll down and tap “Add calendar.”
- Choose “From URL.”
- Enter the Ticketmaster URL: https://www.ticketmaster.com/ticketmaster_calendar.ics
- Tap “Add Calendar.”
- Make sure the “Ticketmaster” calendar is checked so that events appear in your calendar.
- Tap “Save” and Ticketmaster events will sync automatically.
Double check that the Ticketmaster calendar is enabled after adding it, otherwise the events won’t show up in your calendar feed.
Adding Ticketmaster to iCal on iPhone
For iPhone users with iCal as their default calendar, follow these instructions:
- Open the Apple Calendar app and tap “Calendars” at the bottom.
- Tap “Add Calendar” > “Other” > “Subscribe.”
- Enter the URL: https://www.ticketmaster.com/ticketmaster_calendar.ics
- Tap “Next” then “Save” to add the Ticketmaster calendar.
- Ticketmaster events will automatically sync with your iPhone calendar going forward.
You can customize whether the Ticketmaster calendar is visible or hidden from your calendar view. Just toggle it on or off in the “Calendars” section.
Adding Ticketmaster to Google Calendar on Android
If you use an Android device, the process is very similar:
- Open the Google Calendar app and tap the menu button (3 lines) in the top left.
- Tap “Settings.”
- Tap “Add calendar” then choose “From URL.”
- Enter https://www.ticketmaster.com/ticketmaster_calendar.ics
- Tap “Add Calendar.”
- Confirm the Ticketmaster calendar is selected and tap “Save.”
Ticketmaster events will now appear automatically on your Android calendar.
Syncing Ticketmaster With Other Calendars
The Ticketmaster events URL can also be added to other calendar apps and platforms besides Google Calendar, iCal, and Outlook.
For example:
- Yahoo Calendar
- Windows Calendar
- Samsung Calendar
- Business Calendar
- aCalendar
- and more…
Just locate the option to add a calendar by URL, input https://www.ticketmaster.com/ticketmaster_calendar.ics, and sync your Ticketmaster account. Consult your specific calendar’s help documentation for detailed instructions.
Troubleshooting Ticketmaster Calendar Syncing
If you followed the steps but are not seeing any Ticketmaster events populated on your calendar, here are some troubleshooting tips:
- Double check that the Ticketmaster calendar is enabled and visible after adding it. Sometimes it defaults to being hidden and needs to be toggled on.
- Make sure the URL was entered correctly without any typos or errors.
- Verify you used the correct Ticketmaster URL for importing events: https://www.ticketmaster.com/ticketmaster_calendar.ics.
- Try re-syncing or re-connecting the Ticketmaster calendar again from your calendar settings.
- Log out and back into your Ticketmaster account, then retry syncing to refresh the connection.
- As a last resort, delete the Ticketmaster calendar and add it again from the beginning.
If it is still not working after multiple attempts, you may need to contact your calendar app or Ticketmaster support for troubleshooting assistance.
Advantages of Syncing Ticketmaster With Your Calendar
Here are some of the main benefits of connecting your Ticketmaster account to your calendar:
- All your upcoming events are automatically displayed and reminders can be set up.
- Events appear on the correct date without you having to manually enter them.
- Changes to events like cancellations or postponements will sync automatically.
- Easily see what you have scheduled on a certain day.
- Share your calendar with friends, family, or colleagues so everyone knows your availability.
- Never miss an event because it slipped your mind. The calendar serves as your reminder.
- Syncing across devices keeps your calendar up to date everywhere.
Having your Ticketmaster tickets and calendar integrated makes coordinating your schedule that much easier. You can quickly visualize conflicts, schedule things around events, and reduce the chance of double-booking yourself. It’s one less thing to manually track and provides convenience as your plans change.
Conclusion
Connecting Ticketmaster to your calendar only takes a few minutes but provides significant long-term utility. Whether you use Google, Apple, Outlook, or some other calendar system, the process involves adding Ticketmaster’s ICS URL to import show and event data into your existing calendar setup. This allows Ticketmaster tickets and dates to seamlessly sync across desktop and mobile. With your calendar and Ticketmaster integrated, staying on top of upcoming events becomes effortless. You’ll never forget a concert or show you have tickets for again.