Abstract: The present invention is a device and method for an event ticket used to gain entry to an event such as a performance or exhibition including a first component that includes data for validating the right to enter and attend the event, a second component that includes a machine readable section having a static portion and a dynamic portion wherein the static portion includes read only data relevant to the event, the data being accessible pre- or post-event, and the dynamic portion including a means for allowing pre- and/or post-event communication with a browser.