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Ticketing Market Concentration and Concert Ticket Price Increases

1 report, 1 independent Updated Oct 6
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What happened

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A new report indicates that a small number of companies control 86% of the ticketing market. Since the COVID-19 pandemic, average ticket prices for top 100 global concert tours have risen 50% between 2019 and 2024, according to a 2025 Goldman Sachs report. This sharp growth is attributed to strong demand for live entertainment following the pandemic.

From pittnews.com

Why it matters

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The concentration of the ticketing market, combined with sustained price increases, raises questions about consumer access and pricing stability within the live entertainment sector.

From pittnews.com

Who's involved

  • Live Nation EntertainmentAmerican entertainment company that is the parent and controlling entity of the ticketing subsidiary
  • TicketmasterAmerican ticket sales and distribution company operating as a key subsidiary
  • Goldman SachsAmerican investment bank that published a report detailing price trends

Who could feel it

Possible knock-on effects

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  • TicketmasterSpeculative

    Ticketmaster could face increased regulatory and consumer pressure due to its market dominance and high prices.

  • Federal Trade CommissionSpeculative

    The Federal Trade Commission may see its ongoing antitrust investigation strengthened by new market control data.

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Coverage

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