Beyoncé Faces Backlash Over Ticket Prices
Beyoncé is no stranger to sold-out stadiums and record-breaking tours, but it seems her latest Cowboy Carter tour isn’t living up to expectations—at least not yet. Despite the singer’s superstar status, reports are surfacing that ticket sales are lagging, particularly in the UK. And fans are not happy, with some branding her as “greedy” over the soaring prices.
The “Renaissance” hitmaker announced her Cowboy Carter tour last month, kicking off in Los Angeles’ SoFi Stadium on April 28. The tour includes stops in major cities across North America and Europe, such as Chicago, New York, Paris, Houston, Atlanta, Washington, DC, and Las Vegas. In the U.K., she’s set to perform a six-night run at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London from June 5 to June 16. However, sales aren’t moving as quickly as expected.
Are High Prices To Blame?
Fans and industry insiders believe the steep ticket prices might be contributing to the slower sales. According to reports, tickets range from $93 to a staggering $1,231, with additional fees.
An article by The London Times even questioned the ticket demand, noting that Ticketmaster had prepared for a massive rush of buyers, but the anticipated frenzy never materialized.
Fans Sound Off on Social Media
As expected, fans have taken to social media to voice their frustrations. On X, Pop Stuff reported that “the tour has barely sold out 3/30 shows, with 27 shows still having a lot of unsold tickets.”
Many echoed similar concerns, expressing their frustration over the skyrocketing ticket costs. One fan lamented, “Obviously tour prices have generally gone insane recently, but £250 for a general standing ticket does seem particularly greedy.”
Another quipped, “We don’t have any more money for you! We told you that eight posts ago!!! Cowboy Carter tour was the last straw.”
Meanwhile a third netizen said, “It’s genuinely insane to charge $4,700 for a non-VIP ticket.”
Other fans went as far as to accuse the singer of prioritizing profit over her supporters. “I refuse to pay dynamic-priced tickets to watch someone who doesn’t give a crap about their fans at all. It’s such a turn-off. There are lesser-known artists, equally talented if not better, who give their fans a really memorable experience without the price gouging,” one user vented.
Beyoncé’s team has yet to address the backlash over ticket sales, but with over a month before the tour kicks off, there’s still time for a turnaround. Whether the stadiums fill up or not, all eyes will be on Queen Bey to see how she and her team navigate this unexpected challenge.
