The Concert Ticket Price Explosion: A Perfect Storm of Greed and Ignorance Concert ticket prices have skyrocketed in recent years, leaving many fans wondering how a simple night out has become an unaffordable luxury.
But beyond standard inflation, what's driving this surge? A perfect storm of greed and ignorance is fueling the price explosion, with major ticketing companies, artists, and venues all contributing to the problem.
The numbers are staggering: according to a recent Goldman Sachs report, the average ticket price for one of the top 100 global concert tours was $136 in 2024, up 50% from an average of $91 in 2019.