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Concert Ticket Prices Surge 38% Amid Market Changes

4/15/2026

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  • Average concert ticket prices have risen to about $132, a 38% increase since 2019.
  • Factors behind the rise include dynamic pricing, scalping, and Live Nation's market dominance.
  • The Department of Justice settlement required Live Nation to divest from some venues.
  • Experts say the divestiture is unlikely to significantly lower ticket prices.
  • Proposed resale-cap legislation in New York and California could benefit concertgoers.