bought tickets to a concert vs bought tickets for a concert

Both phrases are correct and commonly used in English. They are interchangeable and convey the same meaning. The choice between 'to a concert' and 'for a concert' is a matter of personal preference.

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bought tickets to a concert

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase indicates the action of purchasing tickets with the intention of attending a concert.

Examples:

I bought tickets to a concert next weekend.
She bought tickets to a concert for her friends.
They bought tickets to a concert for their anniversary.
He bought tickets to a concert as a surprise.
We bought tickets to a concert for the whole family.

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bought tickets to a concert
He bought a ticket to Southampton.
And he bought a ticket to Boston.
So I sold my action figures and bought a ticket to Los Angeles.
You just bought a ticket to the hole.
Sam Spear bought a ticket to last night's show.
Where she bought a ticket to.
Jason bought a ticket to the show the other night.
He bought a ticket to London.
He bought a ticket to Toronto.
Just bought three tickets to Junik with a credit card.
I had bought a ticket to attend the Nader rally in Minneapolis.
Bought himself a ticket to death row.
You used your miles and bought me a ticket to Paris.
His pride has bought him a ticket to Dixon's mines.
You just bought yourself a ticket to the principal's office.
Guess who bought us 2 tickets to a magic show.
She flew into Belarus, bought a train ticket to a town called Zloda.
Ma'am the man you saw die, Broner. Couple of weeks ago he bought a ticket to get this.
I got some frequent flyer miles, so I bought a ticket to L.A.
Look who bought a ticket to the gun show!

Alternatives:

purchased tickets to a concert
acquired tickets to a concert
obtained tickets to a concert
got tickets to a concert
secured tickets to a concert

bought tickets for a concert

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase also indicates the action of purchasing tickets with the intention of attending a concert.

Examples:

They bought tickets for a concert next month.
She bought tickets for a concert as a birthday gift.
He bought tickets for a concert for his girlfriend.
We bought tickets for a concert to celebrate.
I bought tickets for a concert for my parents.

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bought tickets for a concert
If you would like to buy airline ticket to Egypt own, often much better to simply buy cheapest trip travel agent, who bought tickets for a lot wczaśniej low price, negotiated with the carrier.
About McDonald's in cash desk have bought tickets for a minibus to Alushty: vzr. â 11 gr., and it is put. â 5,49 gr. In 50 minutes were on a place.
I bought two tickets for a Nurit Galron concert.
all Has begun that has bought the ticket for a train.
She bought a ticket for King's Cross.
I bought you a ticket for the show.
I bought her a ticket for Madrid.
Daniel Park's credit card records said he bought a ticket for Dallas.
I bought a ticket for the ferry. I arrive in England next Wednesday... at 7:30 a.m.
I bought a ticket for Grizzly Man, and went into the wrong theater.
I have bought a ticket for Ypsigrock Festival.
Some discomfort in the compartment of such trains is experienced mainly by those who bought a ticket for the upper shelf.
The full results and prize breakdown can be found here so, if you bought a ticket for the draw, check your numbers now.
I bought a ticket for Padua and went to Catajo Castle, determined to solve this mystery.
I bought you a ticket for the myPad raffle, Dad.
Jane bought a ticket online for a U2 concert in Ireland.
The guy bought a ticket for two on that same thing we did today... the boat thing, tourist thing.
The third caller is Joanna, who has also bought a ticket for the Africa voyage and has written a letter to Henry and Morris telling them everything.
For example, one cinema gave out a leaflet for everybody who bought a ticket for the Snowden documentary "Citizienfour".
The issue is that 40 guests have already bought their tickets... for a destination wedding in Chiapas.

Alternatives:

purchased tickets for a concert
acquired tickets for a concert
obtained tickets for a concert
got tickets for a concert
secured tickets for a concert

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