hot tickets
Sold-out show seats
Hot tickets are events or items in high demand, difficult to obtain because everyone wants them.
The phrase often describes sold-out concerts, exclusive shows, or coveted products: Taylor Swift tickets were the hottest tickets of the year.
By extension, a person can be a hot ticket—someone suddenly popular or in demand: After the viral video, she became a hot ticket on the speaking circuit.
- bestsellerHigh-volume publication
- must-seeCannot be skipped
- sold out showEvent at full capacity
- covetedGreatly desired by many
- sought-afterMuch wanted by many
sellout · standing room only · blockbuster · exclusive · VIP access · invite only · award ceremonies · dance performances · book signings · meet and greet · movie premieres · limited engagement · sporting events · championship game · scalpers · art exhibitions · festivals · rarity