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 ...

From Taylor Swift’s “Eras Tour” to Beyoncé’s “Cowboy Carter Tour,” many Americans were willing to shell out top dollar to see their favorite artists on the big stage in the last few years.

It cost $1.50 in advance to see Elvis Presley in 1956; $5.90 to see the Beatles in 1964; $17 to see Nirvana in 1993 (and Kurt Cobain was shocked that artists would charge $50 at the time). Even ...

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, ...

Ticketmaster's CEO says that concert tickets are underpriced. But from inflation to bots to unscrupulous resellers, the market for tickets feels out of control to many fans. Can anything be done?

Five years after pandemic lockdowns forced music venues to temporarily close their doors, the live entertainment industry has bounced back. In 2024 alone, the top 100 touring artists in North America ...

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 ...

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Experiential gifts, like tickets to live events, can be a memorable alternative to physical presents. Gametime is a mobile-focused marketplace for purchasing last-minute tickets to concerts, sporting ...