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Rolling Stones debut £20 Lucky Dip tickets as prices soar

8/5/2026

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The Rolling Stones launched a £20 “Lucky Dip” ticket scheme in the United Kingdom, with seats disclosed at the venue.
Coldplay introduced £20 “Infinity Tickets” after the Stones, according to Live Nation’s Jared Braverman.
Seventy-five percent of Gen Z said ticket cost blocked concerts in 2024, falling to 57 % in 2025, while The Independent reported prices rose 521 % from £16.99 in 1996 to £105.60 in 2025, an 80.5 % jump since 2021.

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The Rolling Stones launched a £20 “Lucky Dip” ticket scheme in the United Kingdom, with seats disclosed at the venue.
Coldplay introduced £20 “Infinity Tickets” after the Stones, according to Live Nation’s Jared Braverman.
Seventy-five percent of Gen Z said ticket cost blocked concerts in 2024, falling to 57 % in 2025, while The Independent reported prices rose 521 % from £16.99 in 1996 to £105.60 in 2025, an 80.5 % jump since 2021.