The Vancouver Opera has released a statement regarding unauthorized third party tickets.

In a statement the company said, “It has come to our attention that certain third-party ticket resellers are advertising Vancouver Opera tickets at inflated prices, taking advantage of unsuspecting customers. Vancouver Opera wants to emphasize that the only authorized and legitimate platform for purchasing tickets to our performances is our online ticket centre. The resellers in question not only charge exorbitant prices but also jeopardize the integrity of the ticketing process, potentially leading to issues such as counterfeit tickets or denied entry to the performances. We are deeply concerned about the experiences of our patrons who unknowingly fall victim to unauthorized ticket resellers.”

The organization added that to combat the issue, it will actively work to raise awareness among the public about the risks associated with purchasing tickets from unauthorized sources and will urge patrons to exercise caution and only acquire tickets through the official Vancouver Opera online ticket center.