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The Story of Bucket List Events

We’re a small company with big dreams. Based in Austin, Texas, Bucket List Events was founded by avid sports fans and global travelers who wanted to build a company from the ground up just to make sure we could attend the world’s most exciting events every year. But our mission isn’t about us—we are in the business of bringing together family, friends, and like-minded travelers to make memories that last a lifetime and, of course, check things off your bucket list! We strive to provide affordable access for our clients to the most epic experiences in the world. And to do it all with that extra kick of local knowledge you can’t get anywhere else. It’s a big job, but someone’s gotta do it.

WHY US?

You might ask yourself why you should trust us to deliver your once-in-a-lifetime bucket list experience? Here are a few thoughts to consider:

We have the experience

The original version of the company was founded in 2004, and members of our team have been providing access to these events continuously since then. We have helped more than 10,000 clients check timeless events off their bucket list.

We value your feedback

We’re no corporate behemoth. The packages we offer are designed the way they are because that’s exactly how we would want our loved ones to experience these awesome destinations. And they’re constantly changing in response to feedback from travelers like you. We celebrate every 5-star testimonial we receive…and we’ve received quite a few.

We will be there with you

The person you work with to book your event will be the same person you meet at the event. There’s no middlemen. Nothing is lost in translation. When you call or email us, you are working directly with the person who will be fulfilling your experience.

WHAT OTHERS HAVE TO SAY

In 2024, Bucket List Events was named to the Inc 5000 list for fastest growing companies in the US, coming in at #61 out of 5000, and #4 in Travel & Hospitality
We hold an A+ rating with the Better Business Bureau
We were recognized by the Austin Business Journal as one of the city’s Fastest Growing Companies
We have a 5 Star Rating on Google Reviews (170+ Reviews)
We have a 4.7 Star Rating on Trust Pilot (90+ Reviews)

We’ve been humbled to be mentioned in publications such as The Wall Street Journal, Frommer’s Travel Guides, Front Office Sports, the San Diego Business Journal, USA Today, and more.

WHAT IS A BUCKET LIST EVENT?

We are constantly asked to help people get access to big events. But not every event is something we can help with. So let us help define why we choose the events that you will find on our website.

There must be a constrained item. Something that is hard to find on your own. For Masters Week, it is access to the golf course. For the Running of the Bulls, it is a balcony spot to view the bulls beneath you. For Oktoberfest, it is a beer tent reservation. And for some events, like the Olympics, the hardest thing to get can often be a hotel room in the host city. With all of our events, there is always something that is hard to obtain, and we put our energy into finding reliable sources to deliver a high-quality experience.

Someone must be very passionate about attending. There are plenty of events with constrained access to tickets, like concerts and sporting events. We are not particularly interested, however, in regular season football games or Taylor Swift’s next concert. We don’t consider either to be a true Bucket List experience. OK, in fairness, some Taylor Swift fans probably feel that way, and maybe we will help with that if you ask us nicely. But typically, we are here to provide access to the biggest events that people have dreamed of for years and want to check off their bucket list.

There’s more than a ticket. All of our events require more than just a ticket. In most cases, there is travel involved. That means airports, transfers, hotels, meals, tours, and a handful of other details that must all come together to ensure an epic experience. We are a turn-key provider and hopefully we have thought of everything you need to make the most of your bucket list experience.

We are the “4-star value option.” We are not always the best fit for someone on a tight budget. We do not offer hostels, or 2-star hotels, or obstructed view tickets. Likewise, we are not always the best fit for 5-star clients arriving on private jets demanding red carpets and backstage access. Instead, our sweet spot is someone that can afford to be there, but who still expects value. We have a knack for delivering the most bang for the buck at these events.

Someone on our team enjoys the event. Because we are providing a turn-key product, someone on our team will be on-site to make sure everything is running smoothly. For that reason, it needs to be an event that we enjoy attending. We’re fans of these events, too. And if no one on our team likes the event, then you won’t find it on our website. But hey, if there’s an event that you think we are missing, feel free to tell us. We are always looking for the next great adventure.