Friend pulled out of show we have ticket for and wants me to find someone to buy her ticket

Yes, the friend should bear the loss, and TBH if you don't fancy going alone she should pay for your ticket too, IMO. Changing the parameters of a night out in that way is just not on. I would be wary about making arrangements to go anywhere with her again.

Slightly different but we had tickets for a concert which we had booked well in advance. Sadly my husband became terminally ill quite close to the event so we donated to the hospital unit where he was being treated and they were used by staff who were fans and thoroughly enjoyed it
On another note I had tickets to see Nutcracker with a friend who was unwell on the day. Not wanting the ticket to go to waste I took my granddaughter to see the ballet. My friend couldn’t take any money for her ticket but I did treat her to a lovely afternoon tea when she was well enough

Forgive me if I’m wrong but I am guessing that the OP and friend decided to go to the event together. If the friend doesn’t go then the OP either goes on her own or doesn’t use her ticket either. It’s not always much fun going alone, a totally different experience IMO.
So I feel that the friend should give her ticket to the OP so that the OP can still enjoy the outing with a different friend.
It’s what I would do.

Depending on my understanding of why she let me down and didnt want to go, even though she had agreed previously, she might by now be an exfriend!! It is definitely down to her to deal with the ticket not you, and it would only be a saving grace if she admitted that she had let you down and gave the ticket to whoever could use it. Dont put yourself in any bother doing her dirty work for her. If and it would be a big IF I felt that this had not been at a whim but couldnt be avoided I might in the future go with her to something else, but more likely, would remember her cavalier attitude and either let the so called friendship fade, or just buy your own tickets to things, then if she choses to buy a ticket and also go the the show, you might meet her for a drink in the bar at half time, but certainly find your own way there, do as you want to do, and never rely on such a person in the future!!

Whatever happens with the ticket, I'd be sure not to deal with this rude and selfish person again!

My friend paid for her own ticket but the problem is I am now left to find someone else to buy the ticket or go with whoever she sells her ticket to. Not much fun going with a stranger.

Well you re not out of pocket so that’s a positive
No it won’t be the same experience if you go and sit with a stranger but it’s that’s or sell your own ticket to someone else

I d go with a stranger, who knows that stranger could be a friend in the waiting and maybe you ll enjoy it and if not you’ll never have to see her or him again
I ve been to shows alone and all though it’s way better with a friend you can enjoy the show just as much and I always get chatting to the person besides me whether it’s someone I know or not
Try and turn this negative into a positive
It’s happened you can’t change it so make the best if it and don’t go to any more shows with her in future she’s a ‘let er downer’

Cambsnan

My friend paid for her own ticket but the problem is I am now left to find someone else to buy the ticket or go with whoever she sells her ticket to. Not much fun going with a stranger.

Well, at least you’re not out of pocket……..it wasn’t clear from the start whether OP or the friend had paid for friends ticket. Personally, I would go alone if I wanted to see the show…….after all you’re there to see the show, not actually socialise with people during the performance.
It is not your responsibility Cambsnan to find someone to buy the spare ticket, that is the friends responsibility if she wants her money back………alternatively suggest she gifts it to someone who really wants to go and can’t get a ticket.
Have the conversation with the friend and tell them to sell their own ticket on

M0nica

She is the one is that dropped out. She is the one who finds someone to take her place and if she doesn't, she pays for the ticket. There is no alternative.

I could agree more...Love people who really speak up.

A dying breed,

I can see you wanted to share the experience with a friend.
I hope that if your friend sells her ticket it's to someone really interesting and jolly and that you thereby find someone new to go to shows with.