These prices might have you singing the blues...

Answer: $132.62

Questions:

1. What do you think might be the reasons for the rising cost of concert tickets over the years?
2. Why is it important to plan a budget for entertainment and events?
3. How can rising costs of everyday items affect the amount people are willing to spend on entertainment?
   
   

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Behind the numbers (Pollstar)

 The 2025 Top 100 Worldwide Touring Artists averaged over $2.5 million per show worldwide, up 9.2% over 2024’s average, while ticket sales averaged 19,104 per night for an all-time record high. That’s 11.9% more than the 2024 average and 7.4% higher than 2023’s average of 17,793, which was the record high before now.

The 2025 average ticket price, however, is down slightly. The average increased from $96.17 in 2019 to $106.07 in 2022, marking the first time it had crossed the $100 threshold. Then, it steadily grew before peaking at $135.92 last year. This year’s price dropped 2.4% to $132.62, but it’s still more than either 2022 or 2023.

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