Jonas Brothers tickets to be sold at New Orleans Arena via lottery system

If you intend to buy a ticket to the Aug. 15 Jonas Brothers concert at the New Orleans Arena the old-fashioned way -- at the arena box office -- then you need to visit the arena the evening of Friday, March 27.

From 5 to 8 p.m., arena officials will distribute a limited number of wristbands and lottery tickets to those who want to buy tickets in person when they go on sale Saturday, March 28 at 10 a.m. At 9:30 a.m. Saturday, a random number will be drawn to determine who is first in line, and in what order the rest will line up.

Anticipaiting high demand, the arena instituted this policy to prevent young fans from camping overnight for a place in line, and to eliminate conflict over line positions on the morning tickets go on sale. A similar system was used for last year's Miley Cyrus concert.

Wristbands are available on a first-come, first-serve basis from 5 to 8 p.m at the New Orleans Arena East Lobby Entrance to patrons aged 18 and over; a photo ID is required for proof of age. Only one wristband and lottery ticket may be obtained by each person. Parking will be available in Lot 3 across from the East Arena Entrance on the corner of Girod Street and LeRouge Street.

Patrons who receive wristbands and lottery tickets on Friday will also receive an information sheet with specific lottery instructions.

The lottery will take place at 9:30 a.m. on Saturday, March 28, in front of the Main Arena Box Office located on Girod Street. The lottery will determine the order in which patrons with wristbands will line up to purchase tickets. Patrons are encouraged to arrive no later than 9 a.m. A maximum of four tickets may be purchased. Parking will be available in Lot 3 across from the East Arena Entrance on the corner of Girod Street and LeRouge Street.

But a wristband and a place in line does not guarantee you'll be able to buy a ticket, much less a good seat. Most tickets will be sold online and via telephone, and at other Ticketmaster outlets, within minutes of going on sale.

Purchases at the Arena Ticket Office will be made in order set forth by the outcome of the lottery drawing.

Ticket prices are $87.00, $71.50, $51.00 and $30.50 plus service charges. A discount of 3% is given to those patrons paying in cash. Tickets may be paid for with MC/VISA/AMX or cash. Checks of any kind are not accepted.


Source: blog.nola.com