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Zayn Malik Takes a Jab at Harry Styles' Ticket Prices

2/1/2026

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Zayn Teases Harry

Zayn Malik, the singer, teased Harry Styles, the singer, during Styles' Las Vegas residency by referencing backlash over the Together, Together tour.
Malik said, "Hopefully the ticket prices weren’t too high," a remark fans treated as a dig at Styles' pricing.
Ticket prices range from £44.10 to £466.25 in the UK and up to $1,667 for VIP packages in New York, with 11.5 million presales.

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Harry Styles Expands Residency

Harry Styles, the English singer-songwriter, has expanded his Wembley Stadium residency to 12 nights, surpassing Coldplay.
The July 1 and July 4 shows will feature Shania Twain as a support act.
Ticket prices range from £72.95 to £725.45.
Styles' tour will kick off in May and include stops in Amsterdam and New York.
He will release his fourth studio album, 'Kiss All The Time, Disco, Occasionally,' on March 6.

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Historical Context

Coldplay's A Head Full of Dreams Tour, launched in 2016, grossed $523 million and attracted 5.38 million fans across 114 shows, marking it as the third-highest-grossing tour ever. This success set new standards for ticket pricing and attendance, influencing artists like Zayn Malik, who commented on the competitive concert market, highlighting ongoing tensions regarding high ticket costs and their impact on fan experiences.

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Zayn Teases Harry

Zayn Malik, the singer, teased Harry Styles, the singer, during Styles' Las Vegas residency by referencing backlash over the Together, Together tour.
Malik said, "Hopefully the ticket prices weren’t too high," a remark fans treated as a dig at Styles' pricing.
Ticket prices range from £44.10 to £466.25 in the UK and up to $1,667 for VIP packages in New York, with 11.5 million presales.

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