Ticket alerts
How ticket alerts work and what they can tell you
Learn what a Ticket Alert monitors, what triggers a notification, and why an alert is not a ticket reservation.
The short answer
A Ticket Alert monitors an enabled event or search condition and notifies you when supported information changes or matches your preferences. It does not reserve inventory, guarantee a price, or purchase a ticket.
Key takeaways
- Keep only useful alerts active so important updates remain clear.
- Treat every notification as an opportunity to review, not a guarantee.
- Verify price, inventory, and terms with the identified provider before checkout.
Start with one clear condition
An alert is most useful when it describes a decision you can act on: a particular event, city, date range, quantity, or budget. Broad alerts can create noise; overly narrow alerts can miss reasonable options.
Curva keeps the saved criteria visible so you can understand why an event or update matched.
Know what active means
An active alert is one Curva is currently monitoring. Disabled, expired, and completed alerts should remain part of your history without consuming an active-alert allowance.
Review the official destination
Availability can change between a notification and checkout. Open the identified provider, confirm the event and seller, and review the complete total and delivery terms before purchasing.
Frequently asked questions
Does a Ticket Alert hold seats?
No. An alert can identify an opportunity, but it does not reserve inventory or prevent another customer from purchasing it.
What can an active alert monitor?
Depending on available provider data, an alert may track an event, ticket availability, an on-sale, a price preference, or an important event change.