Italian Phrase
Per alcuni eventi servono biglietti.
Meaning
The sentence states that tickets are required for certain events. It does not specify which events, just that a subset of them need a ticket for entry.
When to use
Use this phrase when you are explaining entry requirements for concerts, theater shows, festivals, or any organized activity where admission may be ticketed only for some of them.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Peralcunieventiservonobiglietti
Per (preposition)
Used to indicate purpose, cause, or a point in time; here it means 'for'.
alcuni (indefinite adjective)
Means 'some' and agrees in gender and number with the noun it modifies (eventi).
servono (verb servire, 3rd pl. pres. ind.)
Impersonal use meaning 'are needed/required'. It matches the plural subject 'biglietti'.
biglietti (noun, plural)
Means 'tickets'. Plural is required because the verb is plural.
🗨In Conversation
Per il concerto di stasera servono biglietti?
Do we need tickets for tonight's concert?
Sì, per alcuni eventi servono biglietti, ma questo è gratuito.
Yes, tickets are required for some events, but this one is free.
✕Common Mistakes
Per alcuni eventi sono biglietti.
‘Sono’ means ‘are’, but the idiomatic way to express a requirement is ‘servono’.
Per alcuni eventi hanno biglietti.
‘Hanno’ (they have) changes the meaning; you need a verb that conveys necessity.
Per alcuni eventi serve un biglietto.
‘Un’ is singular; the sentence talks about tickets in general, so use the plural ‘biglietti’.
↔Alternatives
Per certi eventi è necessario avere un biglietto.
For certain events it is necessary to have a ticket.
Alcuni eventi richiedono biglietti.
Some events require tickets.
Bisogna comprare biglietti per alcuni eventi.
You have to buy tickets for some events.
Cultural Tip
In Italy many cultural activities—opera, ballet, football matches, and regional festivals—often require tickets, but the requirement can vary by city or venue. In larger cities like Rome or Milan, you’ll usually find a mix of free public concerts and ticketed shows, so it’s handy to ask locals or check the event’s website in advance.