Radiohead Fans Frustrated by Ticket System, Scalping Amid UK-Europe Tour

Radiohead's 2025 UK and European tour ticket sales have caused significant frustration among fans due to a complex and exclusive presale system designed to prevent ticket touting, yet many encountered website crashes, bot misidentification, and difficulty securing seats. Fans had to pre-register and obtain an unlock code to purchase tickets, but there were more codes distributed than available tickets, leading to disappointment and claims that the process was not entirely fair or transparent. Despite efforts to curb resale, over 1,000 fraudulent or speculative tickets appeared on secondary sites such as Ticombo and Viagogo, with the band and their management actively working to shut down unauthorized sales. The band emphasized their commitment to protecting fans from exploitative touts, though the high demand and limited supply combined with technical issues led to widespread dissatisfaction. Additionally, some fans have expressed boycotts related to guitarist Jonny Greenwood’s prior performance in Tel Aviv. Overall, while Radiohead aimed to deliver tickets fairly at face value, the execution and ongoing resale practices have undermined fan confidence and access.