That's the Ticket: How to Score Some Summer Fun at the Last Minute

That's the Ticket: How to Score Some Summer Fun at the Last Minute

(ARA) - Summer is in full swing and if you aren't already in the middle of your "fun things to do this summer" list, you're behind schedule.

It may be too late to plan that Fourth of July trip to D.C. that you've been dreaming of, but there are plenty of fun things that don't take a lot of pre-planning and notice. Thanks to the Internet, it's now easier than ever to organize a fun outing, from taking in a sporting event to soaking up some music at a concert.

"Long gone are the days when going to a summer event meant standing in line for tickets three months before the big day," says Mike Janes of online ticket marketplace StubHub. "Now you can buy tickets online for virtually every hot event of summer, even if they're sold out at traditional ticket-buying venues."

Here are some of the hottest tickets for summer:

Sports

"Major League Baseball is in full swing and there are scores of great deals to be had on tickets," says Janes.

It's not hard to see why sporting events are a favorite summer outing for many Americans, he adds. "Going to a sporting event is now about a lot more than just watching the game. The trip itself can be an experience, especially if you have a tailgate party before going into the stadium," Janes says. "Plus, sporting events are great for all kinds of groups, from families to a group of guys spending time with their buddies."

Music

This summer, there are concerts for everyone, from those who love the oldies to today's hippest, hottest young stars. The Police, one of rock music's most influential groups, have reunited and are touring extensively this summer for the first time in over 20 years. Grammy-winner Beyonce is also performing throughout the summer. And Jimmy Buffet, the king of fun summer music, is on the road touring through October.

Theater

If you're looking for a hot summer ticket that combines culture and air conditioning, attending the theater may be the summer outing for you. This summer's offerings range from silly to sublime. Monty Python's Tony Award-winning Spamalot is on a nationwide tour across the country, hitting venues from Boston to Las Vegas to Seattle. Critically acclaimed hit Broadway musical Wicked is also touring throughout 2007. And The Color Purple, the musical adaptation of the movie that netted Whoopie Goldberg an Oscar, is touring from Baltimore to Los Angeles.

"If you waited until the last minute to make your summer outing plans, turning to the internet for hot summer tickets may be the solution," says Janes. At StubHub, people who have sought-after tickets for more than 20,000 events ranging from the MLB All-Star Game to the Tonight Show can connect with those eager to buy them. "These are regular folks who've been lucky enough to come by tickets they don't need, want or can't use, and who are interested in selling them to the people who do want them," Janes says.

StubHub guarantees every online purchase. Because the tickets up for sale on the site are being sold by private parties, buyers can often find tickets for shows that have been sold out for months. Seats range from front row to "nosebleed" and prices encompass rock bottom bargains to big-ticket VIP experiences. To learn more, visit www.StubHub.com.

Courtesy of ARAcontent