text: how do you get backstage passes? can you buy backstage passes to concerts? or do u have to be invited? several ways.  yes, sometimes they are available.  it helps.  backstage passes are provided to people who work the show, and also a certain number go to radio stations, the promoter, the caterer, employees of the venue, friends of the road crew, and some friends of the performers.  additionally, sometimes backstage passes have restrictions on where backstage you can go.