Going to huge gigs is an more and more costly pursuit.

Earlier than the pandemic, the price of getting right into a live performance was growing by 3% to 4% a 12 months, in accordance with Billboard Boxscore, which tracks ticket costs.

That quantity greater than doubled when touring resumed, with costs growing by a mean of 9.9% yearly.

The final time Beyoncé performed in London, the most affordable ticket price £56.25, whereas £2,400 VIP packages purchased you a seat on the stage itself. A mean ticket price £139, in accordance with figures from Pollstar, external.

For this summer season’s reveals, Ticketmaster says “tickets have been priced upfront for the tour, starting from £71.60 to £950 (together with charges)”, however that does not embody VIP packages.

On this week’s pre-sales, common standing tickets have been provided at £224.85 – however standing locations in small areas closest to the stage have been £858.10.

For some excursions, together with Beyoncé’s final one, costs go up as they’re adjusted, primarily based on demand, resulting from Ticketmaster’s “dynamic pricing” scheme.

Meaning followers logging on to say a seat typically don’t know what they’ll be charged.