| Document and Entity Information | Dec. 08, 2023 |
| Document And Entity Information [Line Items] | |
| Amendment Flag | false |
| Entity Central Index Key | 0001856031 |
| Document Type | 8-K |
| Document Period End Date | Dec. 08, 2023 |
| Entity Registrant Name | Vivid Seats Inc. |
| Entity Incorporation State Country Code | DE |
| Entity File Number | 001-40926 |
| Entity Tax Identification Number | 86-3355184 |
| Entity Address, Address Line One | 24 E. Washington Street |
| Entity Address, Address Line Two | Suite 900 |
| Entity Address, City or Town | Chicago |
| Entity Address, State or Province | IL |
| Entity Address, Postal Zip Code | 60602 |
| City Area Code | 312 |
| Local Phone Number | 291-9966 |
| Written Communications | false |
| Soliciting Material | false |
| Pre Commencement Tender Offer | false |
| Pre Commencement Issuer Tender Offer | false |
| Entity Emerging Growth Company | true |
| Entity Ex Transition Period | false |
| Common Stock [Member] | |
| Document And Entity Information [Line Items] | |
| Security 12b Title | Class A common stock, par value $0.0001 per share |
| Trading Symbol | SEAT |
| Security Exchange Name | NASDAQ |
| Warrant [Member] | |
| Document And Entity Information [Line Items] | |
| Security 12b Title | Warrants to purchase one share of Class A common stock |
| Trading Symbol | SEATW |
| Security Exchange Name | NASDAQ |
