Redeem Hilton points for BRIT Awards tickets and the next ‘Secret Socials’ concert from today

Hilton has signed a partnership with the BRIT Awards 2024, which will allow members of Hilton Honors to use their points for some excellent nights out.

We don’t know exactly what is going to be offered, but we do know that they will be going live on the Hilton Honors Experiences site during today, Saturday.

EDIT, 9.30am: ‘Secret Socials’ tickets sold out very quickly to readers. BRIT Awards 2024 tickets are still available at 50,000 points (buy it now) for two, or from 100,000 points for auction, including a hotel stay.

See the BRIT Awards 2024 with Hilton

First up is tickets for the BRIT Awards 2024, which take place on Saturday 2nd March at The O2 arena.

Hilton will be offering a limited number of tickets for the event via Hilton Honors Experiences.

It isn’t clear if these will be auctioned – I suspect they will be – or if they will be available for a direct redemption. It seems that there will be a number of different options with different perks.

And ‘Secret Socials’ are back!

Secondly, Hilton will be offering tickets for its first ‘Secret Socials’ event of 2024.

These events have become increasing sought-after, with the gigs to date including Kylie Minogue, Olly Alexander, Stormzy, Ellie Goulding, Becky Hill and Tom Grennan.

Each is held at a London Hilton property, with a champagne and canapes reception before and after the gig.

As usual, we don’t know who will be playing the next ‘Secret Socials’ gig. However, the artist has been nominated for a BRIT Award this year. Apparently even inside Hilton HQ the name of the artist is now kept strictly under wraps!

We haven’t even been officially told the date, although a Hilton contact told me that it should be Tuesday 5th March at Hilton Park Lane.

To date, ‘Secret Socials’ tickets have been offered for Hilton Honors points on a ‘buy it now’ basis and not auctioned. We need to see what happens this time. It would be a bit odd to auction them when you don’t know who will be showing up!

If you’re interested, keep an eye on the Hilton Honors Experiences platform during Saturday.

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How to earn Hilton Honors points and status from UK credit cards (April 2025)

There are various ways of earning Hilton Honors points from UK credit and debit cards.  Many cards also have generous sign-up bonuses.

There are two dedicated Hilton Honors debit cards. These are especially attractive when spending abroad due to the 0% or 0.5% FX fee, depending on card.

You also receive FREE Hilton Honors status for as long as you hold the debit cards – Gold status with the Plus card and Silver status with the basic card. This is a great reason to apply even if you rarely use it.

We reviewed the Hilton Honors Plus Debit Card here and the Hilton Honors Debit Card here.

You can apply for either card here.

SPECIAL OFFER: Until 30th April 2025, the annual fee on the basic Hilton Honors debit card is halved from £60 to £30. The sign-up bonus is also easier to earn – you need to spend £1,000 either in the UK or abroad within three months. The usual bonus rule requires you to spend the full £1,000 outside the UK.

NEW: Hilton Honors Plus Debit

10,000 bonus points, Hilton Gold status and NO FX fees Read our full review

NEW: Hilton Honors Debit

2,500 bonus points, Hilton Silver status and 0.5% FX fees Read our full review

There is another way of getting Hilton Honors status, and earning Hilton Honors points, from a payment card.

Holders of The Platinum Card from American Express receive FREE Hilton Honors Gold status for as long as they hold the card.  It also comes with Marriott Bonvoy Gold, Radisson Rewards Premium and MeliaRewards Gold status.

We reviewed American Express Platinum in detail here and you can apply here.

SPECIAL OFFER: Until 27th May 2025, the sign-up bonus on American Express Platinum is increased from 50,000 Membership Rewards points to a huge 80,000 points. Points convert 1:1 into Avios (80,000 Avios!) and many other programmes. Some people may see even higher personalised offers. Click here to apply.

The Platinum Card from American Express

80,000 bonus points and great travel benefits – for a large fee Read our full review

You can also earn Hilton Honors points indirectly with:

• American Express Gold (20,000 bonus Amex points)
• American Express Rewards Credit Card (10,000 bonus Amex points)

SPECIAL OFFER: Until 27th May 2025, the sign-up bonus on the ‘free for a year’ American Express Preferred Rewards Gold card is increased from 20,000 Membership Rewards points to 30,000 points. Points convert 1:1 into Avios (30,000 Avios!) and many other programmes. Some people may see even higher personalised offers. Click here to apply.

and for small business owners:

• American Express Business Gold (20,000 bonus Amex points)
• American Express Business Platinum (50,000 bonus Amex points)

The conversion rate from American Express to Hilton Honors points is 1:2.

Click here to read our detailed summary of all UK credit cards which can be used to earn Hilton Honors points.