If you’re planning to snatch Radiohead tickets when they go on sale tomorrow — Friday, 12 September 2025 — we have got the top tips for you. Here's the tea...
The band is playing a short European run this November–December (shows in Madrid, Bologna, London, Copenhagen and Berlin), and tickets go on general sale from 12 September (the on-sale window widely reported to begin at 11:00 CEST / 10:00 Irish time). Despite the lack of a Dublin date, you might still want to attend one of those iconic Radiohead shows.
Only those who register via the band’s official registration window have been guaranteed the chance to receive an unlock code to buy tickets. So if you haven’t already registered, you might be out of luck for the first drop. To give yourself the best shot, register on Radiohead’s official site right now (if registration is still open for any late window or waitlist), double-check your email and spam folder for the unlock/code message, and make sure that your name, address and payment details are exactly correct and saved so checkout is a single click.
On the big day, treat the ticket buy like a sprint. Here's a comprehensive list of our best tips to secure those tickets.
Make the process as smooth as possible: if possible, make sure you're on a wire connection. You don't want the wifi to go out in the crucial moments.
Fire up your devices: Have your laptop, phone, tablet and any other device ready to go.
Be 'first': obviously, log in to the official ticketing site early
Trust the website more than your refresh button: now, this might seem counterproductive, but do not refresh wildly. You risk getting pushed further down on the waiting list by refreshing every 3 second.
Don't get scammed: remember that Radiohead and ticketing partners are trying to dodge ticket-scalpers, so avoid third-party resale sites unless you accept paying over the odds and being out of pocket.
Pick your venues and dates beforehand: if the venue you want sells standing and seated options, decide which you want ahead (standing tends to sell out fastest), and have backup dates/venues in mind. The band is playing multiple nights in each city, so being flexible helps.
Anticipate the challenges of online payments: use a card that’s already authorised for quick online checkout, and notify your bank if you’re buying abroad. Declined payments will lose you your place in the queue.
In the waiting room? Don't panic: if the sale puts you in a digital waiting room, don’t give up. Patience and persistence pay off, and sometimes tickets are released in small batches as security checks complete.
Finally, breathe and recruit your mates — split across multiple devices and accounts (legitimately registered) to increase odds, and if the first onsale doesn’t work, get on the official waitlist—promotions and returns do happen and tickets can pop back up.
Good luck — go in calm, armed with caffeine and a charged phone, and may the queue gods be kind: tomorrow, 12 September 2025 at 10:00 AM Irish time — be ready.
Written by Louise Ducrocq
Louise is an expert content creator, and online author for Radio Nova. She's evolved in a few different fields, including mental health and travel, and is now excited to be part of the wonderful word of Radio.
