Grateful Dead Ticket Stubs: A Deadhead's Treasure

A Long Strange Trip in Paper

The Grateful Dead's touring career spanned three decades (1965-1995), producing thousands of concerts and a culture of ticket stub preservation that's unique in music. Deadheads are legendary for their devotion to documenting shows, which means more Dead stubs have survived than from many other bands — but the passionate collector base also means demand is consistently strong.

The most valuable Dead stubs come from early San Francisco shows (1965-1970), historically significant concerts (like their famous Cornell '77 show), and Jerry Garcia's final performance (July 9, 1995). The Dead's custom-designed mail-order tickets, which featured unique artwork for each tour, are especially collectible. StubHaul buys Grateful Dead stubs from all eras.