Get free event tickets with these 31 jobs - 'only pay booking fee'

People in the UK with one of these 31 occupations can snap up free tickets to an array of events, covering music gigs, comedy acts, sports matches, family outings, and more. Workers in the healthcare industry can enjoy discounts with a .

It's designed to offer money off to those in the emergency services, , , and social care sector. Holding a membership grants access to 15,000 discounts from big-name brands to local shops, including holidays, cars, leisure activities, fashion, presents, insurance, mobiles and more.

For just £4.99, Blue Light members can use their Blue Light Card for two years. Signing up for one can be done online via , or by downloading the app. In the past year alone, £7 million worth of tickets have been dished out at no charge, reports .

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One user in the popular Extreme Couponing and Bargains UK group shared the latest tickets they managed to get for free, posting: "If no one knows, but Blue Light are now offering free tickets on a first-come, first-served basis. One example is John Legend on Thursday, and all you have to pay is the £2.50 fee."

Tickets come in two varieties: those distributed on a first-come, first-served basis and others available through event ballots. A statement on the Blue Light Card website reads: "Think unforgettable experiences but without the price tag."

It adds: "Our event ballots give Blue Light Card holders the chance to win tickets to amazing events, often with a VIP twist. Previous ballots have included tickets to see Coldplay and days out to Shrek's Adventure in London." In a recent post, Blue Light Card said: "Did you know that, as a Blue Light Card member, you can unlock access to unforgettable experiences like sport, music, comedy and family events?"

The guidelines for the first-come, first-served tickets are detailed on the Blue Light Card website, saying: "If members book more tickets than allowed, the whole booking may be cancelled as they're taking the experience away from other members. The Blue Light Card member must be in attendance at the event. Tickets cannot be passed onto family/friends or sold on."

For those interested in the event ballots, the website advises: "Please only enter the ballot if you have a genuine interest in attending. Before attending the event, please check you're available on the date of the event and are able to get to the venue."

31 eligible services for a Blue Light Card:

NHS

Police

Fire Service

Ambulance Service

Teachers

HM Armed Forces/Reserved Armed Forces

Pharmacy

Optometry

Dental Practice

MOD Police

MOD Fire Service

MOD Civil Servant

Home Office

HM Prison and Probation Service

Highways Traffic Officers

Search and Rescue

Red Cross

RNLI

Independent Lifeboats

HM Coastguard

Environment Agency

Animal and Plant Health Agency

Blood Bikes

Social Care - Homelessness

Social Care - Care Company (Workforce)

Social Worker

Social Care - Care Home

Social Care - Residential Care

Social Care - Council (Working in Care Sector)

Social Care - Foster Carers

Social Care - Personal Assistant

5 eligible retired categories:

HM Armed Forces Veteran

Retired Fire Service

Retired Frontline Ambulance Staff

Retired NHS

Retired Police

How is eligibility confirmed?

There are two methods for verifying eligibility:

Instant email verification: If you have a recognised work email (such as NHS or emergency services domains), you can verify instantly when you sign up.

Document upload: If email verification is not possible, you can upload proof of employment, such as a work ID badge, recent payslip, or official letter showing your name, employer, and role. Our team will review your documents, typically within 7 days.

Should you have further questions, the Blue Light Card's contains a comprehensive FAQ section. For quick answers, most inquiries can be resolved by perusing its , where information is readily searchable. Should there still be questions after consulting that resource, one is welcome to to communicate with the company directly.