A big concert means a big ticket price these days. Last year, the average cost for a concert was $135.92, according to Pollstar. In 2019 it was $91.86. And in 1996 the average ticket price would set ...

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New research reveals that skyrocketing ticket prices in 2025 are making it increasingly difficult for fans to see their favorite artists perform live. Some pay more than $1,800 to see a single show, ...

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Many concertgoers have been there: Your favorite artist is coming to town, and tickets go on sale Thursday at 10 a.m. You set an alarm to join the queue hours in advance. Then the clock strikes 10 and ...

Live Nation earned $19 billion in revenue from concerts in 2024, which was up 2 percent from 2023, according to an earnings statement from the publicly owned company. “So there's no real joy in going ...

Any concert fan can tell you ticket prices for live music have soared. The average price jumped from $25.81 in 1996 to $135.92 in 2024, according to Pollstar. Look at the prices for this year's ...