Why the Sapphire Presents concert series should be on your bucket list this summer
Editor's Note
Chase cardholders can access music events in select cities throughout the year, including Sapphire Presents, a concert series hosted by Chase Experiences.
Recently, I attended the Sapphire Presents Odesza DJ Set at the Chicago Theatre, which was exclusively available for Chase credit and debit cardholders.
Here's what Chase cardholders need to know about Sapphire Presents events.
Accessing Chase Sapphire Presents
These events are restricted to Chase credit and debit cardholders and their guests, with access available through Ticketmaster.
Chase Sapphire Reserve® cardholders can buy tickets with additional access and perks — including packages with premium artist experiences, such as a meet-and-greet before the show — through the Chase Ultimate Rewards portal.
For this particular show, those additional perks included best-in-house tickets, access to the Chase Lounge which was decked out with complimentary food and beverages before the show as well as an artist meet-and-greet. Those with the Chase Sapphire Reserve and Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card can access musical festivals via the portal as well.
The first few rows of orchestra seating were reserved for Sapphire Reserve cardholders who purchased tickets using their Chase Ultimate Rewards points. There was also a VIP section in the pit.
The Chase Lounge
After going through security at the Chicago show, Sapphire Reserve cardholders who got their tickets through the Ultimate Rewards portal and wanted to visit the Chase Lounge were directed to a separate entrance; they were then escorted to the area. After a few minutes in the lounge, cardholders who had signed up for the meet-and-greet were taken to the main stage to meet the men behind the Odesza duo: Harrison Mills and Clayton Knight.
After talking to the electronic artist pair for a few minutes, we returned to the Chase Lounge to enjoy complimentary food and beverages, which were available from 7 to 8:30 p.m.
Nonalcoholic and alcoholic beverages were available at the bar, but you could also order from one of the many servers walking around. The featured drinks paid homage to the main act, with cocktails named Summer's Gone-tequila (featuring a margarita-based drink dosed with a bit of mango-flavored bubbly and garnished with dried mango) and A Moment Apart (a fun mix of gin, lemon juice, and a splash of sparkling wine garnished with a candied lemon peel).
Other beverage options included RedBull, High Noon hard seltzer, Modelo, White Claw, Stella Artois, red and white wines as well as a variety of soft drinks.
Hors d'oeuvres were served in the lounge beginning at around 7 p.m. The menu included short rib tacos, bacon-wrapped filet mignon bites, pulled blackened chicken polenta, feta saganaki served with hot honey, spring rolls, and truffle mac and cheese Parmesan cones. For dessert, there were carrot cake pops, chocolate chip dough lollipops and brown butter caramel sea salt petit fours.
Sapphire Reserve cardholders who purchased the meet-and-greet package received a signed Odesza album; anyone could take their photo in a photo booth.
Bottom line
The current offer on the Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card allows new cardholders to earn 75,000 bonus points after spending $5,000 on purchases in the first three months from account opening.
With the Chase Sapphire Reserve®, new cardholders can earn 125,000 bonus points after spending $6,000 on purchases within the first three months of opening an account.
As one of the most valuable rewards travel credit cards, the Sapphire Reserve offers 8 points per dollar spent on all purchases made through the Chase Travel℠ portal. The Sapphire Preferred offers 5 points per dollar on travel booked through Chase Travel.
Sapphire Presents tickets are available to Chase credit and debit cardholders for events nationwide in various locations. Sapphire Reserve cardholders can purchase VIP packages through the Chase Ultimate Rewards portal.
Upcoming Sapphire Presents events include Bleachers at The Chicago Theatre on June 3. Additionally, Sapphire Reserve members can access exclusive packages for music festivals nationwide, including Boston Calling, Lollapalooza, Outside Lands and Roots Picnic.
Related reading:
- How to book travel (and save points) with Chase Travel
- Why the Chase Sapphire Preferred is more than just a starter card
- How to redeem Chase Ultimate Rewards points for maximum value
- 6 reasons why the Chase Sapphire Preferred is the perfect card for the average traveler
- Why you’ll want to pay the $95 annual fee on the Chase Sapphire Preferred
- Is the Chase Sapphire Reserve worth the annual fee?
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There’s a lot to love about the Amex Gold. It’s a fan favorite thanks to its fantastic bonus-earning rates at restaurants worldwide and at U.S. supermarkets. If you’re hitting the skies soon, you’ll also earn bonus Membership Rewards points on travel. Paired with up to $120 in Uber Cash annually (for U.S. Uber rides or Uber Eats orders, card must be added to Uber app and you can redeem with any Amex card), up to $120 in annual dining statement credits to be used with eligible partners, an up to $84 Dunkin’ credit each year at U.S. Dunkin Donuts and an up to $100 Resy credit annually, there’s no reason that foodies shouldn’t add the Amex Gold to their wallet. These benefits alone are worth more than $400, which offsets the $325 annual fee on the Amex Gold card. Enrollment is required for select benefits. (Partner offer)Pros
- 4 points per dollar spent on dining at restaurants worldwide and U.S. supermarkets (on the first $50,000 in purchases per calendar year; then 1 point per dollar spent thereafter and $25,000 in purchases per calendar year; then 1 point per dollar spent thereafter, respectively)
- 3 points per dollar spent on flights booked directly with the airline or with amextravel.com
- Packed with credits foodies will enjoy
- Solid welcome bonus
Cons
- Not as useful for those living outside the U.S.
- Some may have trouble using Uber and other dining credits
- You may be eligible for as high as 100,000 Membership Rewards® Points after you spend $6,000 in eligible purchases on your new Card in your first 6 months of Card Membership. Welcome offers vary and you may not be eligible for an offer. Apply to know if you’re approved and find out your exact welcome offer amount – all with no credit score impact. If you’re approved and choose to accept the Card, your score may be impacted.
- Earn 4X Membership Rewards® points per dollar spent on purchases at restaurants worldwide, on up to $50,000 in purchases per calendar year, then 1X points for the rest of the year.
- Earn 4X Membership Rewards® points per dollar spent at US supermarkets, on up to $25,000 in purchases per calendar year, then 1X points for the rest of the year.
- Earn 3X Membership Rewards® points per dollar spent on flights booked directly with airlines or on AmexTravel.com.
- Earn 2X Membership Rewards® points per dollar spent on prepaid hotels and other eligible purchases booked on AmexTravel.com.
- Earn 1X Membership Rewards® point per dollar spent on all other eligible purchases.
- $120 Uber Cash on Gold: Add your Gold Card to your Uber account and get $10 in Uber Cash each month to use on orders and rides in the U.S. when you select an American Express Card for your transaction. That’s up to $120 Uber Cash annually. Plus, after using your Uber Cash, use your Card to earn 4X Membership Rewards® points for Uber Eats purchases made with restaurants or U.S. supermarkets. Point caps and terms apply.
- $84 Dunkin' Credit: With the $84 Dunkin' Credit, you can earn up to $7 in monthly statement credits after you enroll and pay with the American Express® Gold Card at U.S. Dunkin' locations. Enrollment is required to receive this benefit.
- $100 Resy Credit: Get up to $100 in statement credits each calendar year after you pay with the American Express® Gold Card to dine at U.S. Resy restaurants or make other eligible Resy purchases. That's up to $50 in statement credits semi-annually. Enrollment required.
- $120 Dining Credit: Satisfy your cravings, sweet or savory, with the $120 Dining Credit. Earn up to $10 in statement credits monthly when you pay with the American Express® Gold Card at Grubhub, The Cheesecake Factory, Goldbelly, Wine.com, and Five Guys. Enrollment required.
- Explore over 1,000 upscale hotels worldwide with The Hotel Collection and receive a $100 credit towards eligible charges* with every booking of two nights or more through AmexTravel.com. *Eligible charges vary by property.
- No Foreign Transaction Fees.
- Annual Fee is $325.
- Terms Apply.