Data
How have concert ticket prices changed by year?
Sourced prices across decades, shown as charged and in current dollars.
The answer
This record tracks sourced concert admission prices from 1965 onward, shown as charged and restated in October 2026 dollars. Each observation carries its source and period. Single-show face prices and market-wide averages describe different things; no prices are invented between observed years.
Sourced observations
Not an interpolated national concert-ticket series
Two price bases
Original nominal price and CPI-adjusted dollars, both labelled
Concert ticket prices over time, by era
Historical concert ticket prices below are the sourced observations stored for each decade, not an average concert ticket price by year. A single show's face value and a reported market average are different measures, and current-dollar figures use October 2026 CPI.
- 1970s
- No sourced observation from the 1970s is stored; nothing is estimated for the decade.
- 1980s
- How much were concert tickets in the 1980s? The record holds 1 sourced observation (including Bruce Springsteen), charged at $17.50, or $54.69 in October 2026 dollars. Each is labelled with what it measured in the timeline and receipts below.
- 1990s
- How much were concert tickets in the 1990s? The record holds 1 sourced observation (including U2), charged at $25.00, or $60.57 in October 2026 dollars. Each is labelled with what it measured in the timeline and receipts below.
- 2000s
- How much were concert tickets in the 2000s? The record holds 1 sourced observation (including North American market), charged at $43.75, or $85.75 in October 2026 dollars. Each is labelled with what it measured in the timeline and receipts below.
- 2010s
- How much were concert tickets in the 2010s? The record holds 1 sourced observation (including U2), charged at $30.00, or $46.45 in October 2026 dollars. Each is labelled with what it measured in the timeline and receipts below.
- 2020s
- How much were concert tickets in the 2020s? The record holds 1 sourced observation (including Taylor Swift), charged at $49.00, or $54.79 in October 2026 dollars. Each is labelled with what it measured in the timeline and receipts below.
Ticket price observations by year
50 sourced observations. Admission offers and reported market-cohort means are different measures; no annual average is calculated. The earlier 12-observation addition comprises 11 Central Florida archival records and a 1985 Farm Aid museum ticket. The new 32-event cohort spans seven states; 15 come from one NC State Reynolds retrospective. College offers often require student, alumni or other eligibility. The full register is a convenience source collection, not a representative national panel; its six original comparison observations include a market-cohort measure, so observation count is not event count.
| Date / event | Admission product | Reported price | Source / evidence |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1962-11-01 Kingston Trio Reynolds Coliseum · Raleigh, NC | Concert admission 1-day base access · Reported offers / range Numeric comparison basis: lowest published unrestricted level; not paid average. $2 published level; seat class unstated; $2.5 published level; seat class unstated; $3 published level; seat class unstated; $3.5 published level; seat class unstated | $2.00 published level; seat class unstated; $2.50 published level; seat class unstated; $3.00 published level; seat class unstated; $3.50 published level; seat class unstated Fees and tax unstated CPI period 1962-11 · event-period convention. Stored CPI unavailable; nominal only. | Reynolds Coliseum concerts through the years NC State News · Tim Peeler · Institutional venue-history retrospective · 2023-11-08 One event observation with complete published offers; no attendance, yield or national average inferred. Retrospective account, not a physically inspected face-value ticket. Evidence checked 2026-10-26 |
| 1965-03-19 Bob Dylan Reynolds Coliseum · Raleigh, NC | Concert admission 1-day base access · Reported offers / range Numeric comparison basis: lowest published unrestricted level; not paid average. $2 published level; seat class unstated; $2.5 published level; seat class unstated; $3 published level; seat class unstated | $2.00 published level; seat class unstated; $2.50 published level; seat class unstated; $3.00 published level; seat class unstated Fees and tax unstated CPI period 1965-03 · event-period convention. $21.57 at 2026-10; numeric basis above, not an average. Stored monthly CPI: 1965-03. | Reynolds Coliseum concerts through the years NC State News · Tim Peeler · Institutional venue-history retrospective · 2023-11-08 One event observation with complete published offers; no attendance, yield or national average inferred. Retrospective account, not a physically inspected face-value ticket. Evidence checked 2026-10-26 |
| 1965-08-15 The Beatles Shea Stadium · New York, NY | Lowest denomination printed on surviving tickets. Upper reserved seats were issued at $4.50, $5.10 and $5.65; every other section in the house was $5.65. Access days not established · Lowest face value Lowest denomination printed on surviving tickets. Upper reserved seats were issued at $4.50, $5.10 and $5.65; every other section in the house was $5.65. | $4.50 – $5.65 Not separately established; see source note CPI period 1965-08 · event-period convention. $48.06 at 2026-10; numeric basis above, not an average. Stored monthly CPI: 1965-08. | Rare Beatles ticket archive, Shea Stadium 1965 denominations Rare Beatles ticket archive, Shea Stadium 1965 denominations · Stored published benchmark · Publication date unstated Denominations transcribed from unused ticket stocks rather than from a contemporary news report. |
| 1965-11-10 The Rolling Stones Reynolds Coliseum · Raleigh, NC | Concert admission 1-day base access · Reported offers / range Numeric comparison basis: lowest published unrestricted level; not paid average. $2.5 published level; seat class unstated; $3 published level; seat class unstated; $3.5 published level; seat class unstated | $2.50 published level; seat class unstated; $3.00 published level; seat class unstated; $3.50 published level; seat class unstated Fees and tax unstated CPI period 1965-11 · event-period convention. $26.62 at 2026-10; numeric basis above, not an average. Stored monthly CPI: 1965-11. | Reynolds Coliseum concerts through the years NC State News · Tim Peeler · Institutional venue-history retrospective · 2023-11-08 One event observation with complete published offers; no attendance, yield or national average inferred. Retrospective account, not a physically inspected face-value ticket. Evidence checked 2026-10-26 |
| 1968 (year only) Jimi Hendrix Regis College Field House · Denver, CO | Concert admission Access days not established · Reported admission offer $3 reported admission; product details unstated; reported offer, not observed paid average. | $3.00 reported admission; product details unstated Fees and tax unstated CPI period 1968 · event-period convention. $29.10 at 2026-10; numeric basis above, not an average. Stored annual CPI: 1968. | A field house fit for a Queen Regis University · Karen Augé · Institutional retrospective · 2024-07-24 Year only in source; exact event date not established. Admission product details, fees and tax unstated. Evidence checked 2026-10-26 |
| 1968-03-16 The Doors Eastman Theatre · Rochester, NY | Concert admission 1-day base access · Reported admission offer $2.25 from; not all seats; reported offer, not observed paid average. | $2.25 from; not all seats Fees and tax unstated CPI period 1968-03 · event-period convention. $22.14 at 2026-10; numeric basis above, not an average. Stored monthly CPI: 1968-03. | Rockin’ and rollin’ at the Palestra University of Rochester · Jim Mandelaro · Institutional retrospective using University Archives / Campus Times · 2022-11-10 One event observation with complete published offers; no attendance, yield or national average inferred. Retrospective account, not a physically inspected face-value ticket. Evidence checked 2026-10-26 |
| 1969-08-15 Through 1969-08-18 Woodstock Woodstock festival site · Bethel, NY | Advertised three-day festival admission 3-day base access · Reported admission offer $18 advance advertised three-day pass; reported offer, not observed paid average. | $18.00 advance advertised three-day pass Fees and tax unstated CPI period 1969-08 · event-period convention. $164.19 at 2026-10; numeric basis above, not an average. Stored monthly CPI: 1969-08. | Woodstock history Bethel Woods Museum · Historic-site institutional retrospective · Publication date unstated Planned $24 gate offer is not an observed sale; event became free. Event ran August 15–18 but advertised product covered three days. Undated present-dollar illustration not reused. Evidence checked 2026-10-26 |
| 1971 (year only) The Allman Brothers Band Emerson Gym · Cleveland, OH | Concert admission 1-day base access · Reported offers / range Numeric comparison basis: lowest published unrestricted level; not paid average. $3 public level; $3.5 public level; $2.5 student level; $3 student level | $3.00 public level; $3.50 public level; $2.50 student level; $3.00 student level Fees and tax unstated CPI period 1971 · event-period convention. $25.00 at 2026-10; numeric basis above, not an average. Stored annual CPI: 1971. | A piece of rock Case Western Reserve University Think · Bill Lubinger · Institutional retrospective citing archived contract · Spring 2019 Year only; no exact event date inferred. Retrospective cites archived contract and reports $2,500 artist fee for 75 minutes, not ticket gross or profit. Evidence checked 2026-10-26 |
| 1972-09-10 Johnny Cash Reynolds Coliseum · Raleigh, NC | Concert admission 1-day base access · Reported offers / range Numeric comparison basis: lowest published unrestricted level; not paid average. $5 published level; seat class unstated; $6 published level; seat class unstated; $7 published level; seat class unstated | $5.00 published level; seat class unstated; $6.00 published level; seat class unstated; $7.00 published level; seat class unstated Fees and tax unstated CPI period 1972-09 · event-period convention. $40.08 at 2026-10; numeric basis above, not an average. Stored monthly CPI: 1972-09. | Reynolds Coliseum concerts through the years NC State News · Tim Peeler · Institutional venue-history retrospective · 2023-11-08 One event observation with complete published offers; no attendance, yield or national average inferred. Retrospective account, not a physically inspected face-value ticket. Evidence checked 2026-10-26 |
| 1972-10-29 Nitty Gritty Dirt Band Regis College Field House · Denver, CO | Concert admission 1-day base access · Reported offers / range Numeric comparison basis: lowest published unrestricted level; not paid average. $3.5 advance general admission; $4 door | $3.50 advance general admission; $4.00 door Fees and tax unstated CPI period 1972-10 · event-period convention. $27.93 at 2026-10; numeric basis above, not an average. Stored monthly CPI: 1972-10. | A field house fit for a Queen Regis University · Karen Augé · Institutional retrospective · 2024-07-24 Institutional retrospective plus inspected ticket image: Together Productions, Michael Murphey, 8 p.m. October 29, 1972. Photo courtesy Tony Lee; no reproduction permission established, image held. Evidence checked 2026-10-26 |
| 1974-04-06 Bobby Womack Reynolds Coliseum · Raleigh, NC | Pan Africa Festival concert admission 1-day base access · Reported admission offer $3 published level; seat class unstated; reported offer, not observed paid average. | $3.00 published level; seat class unstated Fees and tax unstated CPI period 1974-04 · event-period convention. $21.09 at 2026-10; numeric basis above, not an average. Stored monthly CPI: 1974-04. | Reynolds Coliseum concerts through the years NC State News · Tim Peeler · Institutional venue-history retrospective · 2023-11-08 One event observation with complete published offers; no attendance, yield or national average inferred. Retrospective account, not a physically inspected face-value ticket. Evidence checked 2026-10-26 |
| 1974-10-21 Billy Joel Reynolds Coliseum · Raleigh, NC | Concert admission 1-day base access · Reported admission offer $2.5 published level; seat class unstated; reported offer, not observed paid average. | $2.50 published level; seat class unstated Fees and tax unstated CPI period 1974-10 · event-period convention. $16.51 at 2026-10; numeric basis above, not an average. Stored monthly CPI: 1974-10. | Reynolds Coliseum concerts through the years NC State News · Tim Peeler · Institutional venue-history retrospective · 2023-11-08 One event observation with complete published offers; no attendance, yield or national average inferred. Retrospective account, not a physically inspected face-value ticket. Evidence checked 2026-10-26 |
| 1976-11-07 Billy Joel Palestra · Rochester, NY | Concert admission 1-day base access · Reported offers / range Numeric comparison basis: lowest published unrestricted level; not paid average. $4.5 public; $3.5 student | $4.50 public; $3.50 student Fees and tax unstated CPI period 1976-11 · event-period convention. $26.19 at 2026-10; numeric basis above, not an average. Stored monthly CPI: 1976-11. | Rockin’ and rollin’ at the Palestra University of Rochester · Jim Mandelaro · Institutional retrospective using University Archives / Campus Times · 2022-11-10 Source separately reports event cost $12,500 and artist/band payment $5,200. Approximately 2,000 attendance does not establish paid mix, fees, gross or profit. Evidence checked 2026-10-26 |
| 1977-12-31 Steppenwolf Orlando Sports Stadium · Orlando, FL | New Year’s Eve concert admission 1-day base access · Archived admission price New Year’s Eve concert admission; one surviving ticket, not an event average. | $5.00 Fees and tax unstated CPI period 1977-12 · event-period convention. $27.17 at 2026-10; numeric basis above, not an average. Stored monthly CPI: 1977-12. | RICHES, University of Central Florida — Steppenwolf Ticket Stub RICHES, University of Central Florida — Steppenwolf Ticket Stub · Institutional archival ticket catalog · Publication date unstated Digitized original stub in a private collection; exact price transcribed from the institutional catalog description. Catalog dates the object circa the event date. Webpage publication date unstated. Evidence checked 2026-10-25 |
| 1978-02-24 Nazareth Orlando Seminole Jai-Alai Fronton · Fern Park, FL | Concert admission; seat class unstated 1-day base access · Archived admission price Concert admission; seat class unstated; one surviving ticket, not an event average. | $6.50 Fees and tax unstated CPI period 1978-02 · event-period convention. $34.88 at 2026-10; numeric basis above, not an average. Stored monthly CPI: 1978-02. | RICHES, University of Central Florida — Nazareth Ticket Stub RICHES, University of Central Florida — Nazareth Ticket Stub · Institutional archival ticket catalog · Publication date unstated Digitized original stub in a private collection; exact price transcribed from the institutional catalog description. Catalog dates the object circa the event date. Webpage publication date unstated. Evidence checked 2026-10-25 |
| 1978-08-05 Jimmy Buffett / Steve Miller Band Tangerine Bowl · Orlando, FL | Rock Super Bowl V admission 1-day base access · Archived admission price Rock Super Bowl V admission; one surviving ticket, not an event average. | $10.00 Tax included; separate fees unstated CPI period 1978-08 · event-period convention. $51.14 at 2026-10; numeric basis above, not an average. Stored monthly CPI: 1978-08. | RICHES, University of Central Florida — Jimmy Buffett and Steve Miller Ticket Stub RICHES, University of Central Florida — Jimmy Buffett and Steve Miller Ticket Stub · Institutional archival ticket catalog · Publication date unstated Digitized original stub in a private collection; exact price transcribed from the institutional catalog description. Catalog dates the object circa the event date. Webpage publication date unstated. Evidence checked 2026-10-25 |
| 1978-12-02 Doobie Brothers Reynolds Coliseum · Raleigh, NC | Concert admission 1-day base access · Reported offers / range Numeric comparison basis: lowest published unrestricted level; not paid average. $6.5 advance; $7.5 door | $6.50 advance; $7.50 door Fees and tax unstated CPI period 1978-12 · event-period convention. $32.41 at 2026-10; numeric basis above, not an average. Stored monthly CPI: 1978-12. | Reynolds Coliseum concerts through the years NC State News · Tim Peeler · Institutional venue-history retrospective · 2023-11-08 One event observation with complete published offers; no attendance, yield or national average inferred. Retrospective account, not a physically inspected face-value ticket. Evidence checked 2026-10-26 |
| 1979-02-10 Head East Great Southern Music Hall · Orlando, FL | General admission 1-day base access · Archived admission price General admission; one surviving ticket, not an event average. | $6.50 Tax included; separate fees unstated CPI period 1979-02 · event-period convention. $31.75 at 2026-10; numeric basis above, not an average. Stored monthly CPI: 1979-02. | RICHES, University of Central Florida — Head East Ticket Stub RICHES, University of Central Florida — Head East Ticket Stub · Institutional archival ticket catalog · Publication date unstated Digitized original stub in a private collection; exact price transcribed from the institutional catalog description. Catalog dates the object circa the event date. Webpage publication date unstated. Evidence checked 2026-10-25 |
| 1979-02-23 Atlanta Rhythm Section Orlando Sports Stadium · Orlando, FL | Concert admission; seat class unstated 1-day base access · Archived admission price Concert admission; seat class unstated; one surviving ticket, not an event average. | $5.00 Tax included; separate fees unstated CPI period 1979-02 · event-period convention. $24.42 at 2026-10; numeric basis above, not an average. Stored monthly CPI: 1979-02. | RICHES, University of Central Florida — Atlanta Rhythm Section Ticket Stub RICHES, University of Central Florida — Atlanta Rhythm Section Ticket Stub · Institutional archival ticket catalog · Publication date unstated Digitized original stub in a private collection; exact price transcribed from the institutional catalog description. Catalog dates the object circa the event date. Webpage publication date unstated. Evidence checked 2026-10-25 |
| 1979-08-16 Leo Kottke Great Southern Music Hall · Orlando, FL | Concert admission; seat class unstated 1-day base access · Archived admission price Concert admission; seat class unstated; one surviving ticket, not an event average. | $6.50 Fees and tax unstated CPI period 1979-08 · event-period convention. $29.73 at 2026-10; numeric basis above, not an average. Stored monthly CPI: 1979-08. | RICHES, University of Central Florida — Leo Kottke Ticket Stub RICHES, University of Central Florida — Leo Kottke Ticket Stub · Institutional archival ticket catalog · Publication date unstated Digitized original stub in a private collection; exact price transcribed from the institutional catalog description. Catalog dates the object circa the event date. Webpage publication date unstated. Evidence checked 2026-10-25 |
| 1980-04-20 Mahogany Rush Lakeland Civic Center · Lakeland, FL | Concert admission; seat class unstated 1-day base access · Archived admission price Concert admission; seat class unstated; one surviving ticket, not an event average. | $6.50 Tax included; separate fees unstated CPI period 1980-04 · event-period convention. $27.08 at 2026-10; numeric basis above, not an average. Stored monthly CPI: 1980-04. | RICHES, University of Central Florida — Mahogany Rush Ticket Stub RICHES, University of Central Florida — Mahogany Rush Ticket Stub · Institutional archival ticket catalog · Publication date unstated Digitized original stub in a private collection; exact price transcribed from the institutional catalog description. Catalog dates the object circa the event date. Webpage publication date unstated. Evidence checked 2026-10-25 |
| 1980-09-20 Elton John Reynolds Coliseum · Raleigh, NC | Concert admission 1-day base access · Reported offers / range Numeric comparison basis: lowest published unrestricted level; not paid average. $8.5 published level; seat class unstated; $10.5 published level; seat class unstated | $8.50 published level; seat class unstated; $10.50 published level; seat class unstated Fees and tax unstated CPI period 1980-09 · event-period convention. $34.15 at 2026-10; numeric basis above, not an average. Stored monthly CPI: 1980-09. | Reynolds Coliseum concerts through the years NC State News · Tim Peeler · Institutional venue-history retrospective · 2023-11-08 One event observation with complete published offers; no attendance, yield or national average inferred. Retrospective account, not a physically inspected face-value ticket. Evidence checked 2026-10-26 |
| 1980-11-08 Hall & Oates Palestra · Rochester, NY | Concert admission 1-day base access · Reported admission offer $7.5 reported admission; class unstated; reported offer, not observed paid average. | $7.50 reported admission; class unstated Fees and tax unstated CPI period 1980-11 · event-period convention. $29.61 at 2026-10; numeric basis above, not an average. Stored monthly CPI: 1980-11. | Rockin’ and rollin’ at the Palestra University of Rochester · Jim Mandelaro · Institutional retrospective using University Archives / Campus Times · 2022-11-10 One event observation with complete published offers; no attendance, yield or national average inferred. Retrospective account, not a physically inspected face-value ticket. Evidence checked 2026-10-26 |
| 1981-10-25 The Rolling Stones Tangerine Bowl · Orlando, FL | Concert admission; seat class unstated 1-day base access · Archived admission price Concert admission; seat class unstated; one surviving ticket, not an event average. | $15.60 Tax included; separate fees unstated CPI period 1981-10 · event-period convention. $56.37 at 2026-10; numeric basis above, not an average. Stored monthly CPI: 1981-10. | RICHES, University of Central Florida — Rolling Stones Ticket Stub RICHES, University of Central Florida — Rolling Stones Ticket Stub · Institutional archival ticket catalog · Publication date unstated Digitized original stub in a private collection; exact price transcribed from the institutional catalog description. Catalog dates the object circa the event date. Webpage publication date unstated. Evidence checked 2026-10-25 |
| 1982-11-27 The Who Tangerine Bowl · Orlando, FL | Concert admission; seat class unstated 1-day base access · Archived admission price Concert admission; seat class unstated; one surviving ticket, not an event average. | $15.75 Tax included; separate fees unstated CPI period 1982-11 · event-period convention. $54.24 at 2026-10; numeric basis above, not an average. Stored monthly CPI: 1982-11. | RICHES, University of Central Florida — The Who Ticket Stub RICHES, University of Central Florida — The Who Ticket Stub · Institutional archival ticket catalog · Publication date unstated Digitized original stub in a private collection; exact price transcribed from the institutional catalog description. Catalog dates the object circa the event date. Webpage publication date unstated. Evidence checked 2026-10-25 |
| 1984-09-28 James Taylor Reynolds Coliseum · Raleigh, NC | Concert admission 1-day base access · Reported offers / range Numeric comparison basis: lowest published unrestricted level; not paid average. $12.5 reserved level; $13.5 reserved level | $12.50 reserved level; $13.50 reserved level Fees and tax unstated CPI period 1984-09 · event-period convention. $40.18 at 2026-10; numeric basis above, not an average. Stored monthly CPI: 1984-09. | Reynolds Coliseum concerts through the years NC State News · Tim Peeler · Institutional venue-history retrospective · 2023-11-08 One event observation with complete published offers; no attendance, yield or national average inferred. Retrospective account, not a physically inspected face-value ticket. Evidence checked 2026-10-26 |
| 1985-05-25 Bryan Adams Orange County Civic Center · Orlando, FL | Concert admission; seat class unstated 1-day base access · Archived admission price Concert admission; seat class unstated; one surviving ticket, not an event average. | $13.50 Tax included; separate fees unstated CPI period 1985-05 · event-period convention. $42.46 at 2026-10; numeric basis above, not an average. Stored monthly CPI: 1985-05. | RICHES, University of Central Florida — Bryan Adams Ticket Stub RICHES, University of Central Florida — Bryan Adams Ticket Stub · Institutional archival ticket catalog · Publication date unstated Digitized original stub in a private collection; exact price transcribed from the institutional catalog description. Catalog dates the object circa the event date. Webpage publication date unstated. Evidence checked 2026-10-25 |
| 1985-09-27 Bruce Springsteen Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum · Los Angeles, CA | Single reserved-seat face value; the Coliseum run was sold at one price with no tiering. Access days not established · Face value Single reserved-seat face value; the Coliseum run was sold at one price with no tiering. | $17.50 Not separately established; see source note CPI period 1985-08 · event-period convention. $54.69 at 2026-10; numeric basis above, not an average. Stored monthly CPI: 1985-08. | Los Angeles Times, 27 August 1985 Los Angeles Times, 27 August 1985 · Stored published benchmark · Publication date unstated Price stated in the on-sale announcement: "The $17.50 reserved seat tickets will go on sale today." |
| 1985-09-22 Farm Aid Memorial Stadium · Champaign, IL | General admission 1-day base access · Archived admission price General admission to the inaugural benefit concert; one audience ticket, not average yield. | $17.50 Fees and tax unstated CPI period 1985-09 · event-period convention. $54.54 at 2026-10; numeric basis above, not an average. Stored monthly CPI: 1985-09. | Champaign County History Museum — Tickets From the Audience Champaign County History Museum — Tickets From the Audience · Museum archival ticket exhibit · Publication date unstated Museum exhibit describes a surviving audience ticket. Museum’s present-dollar illustration is not reused; Live Index uses stored CPI only. Evidence checked 2026-10-25 |
| 1987-02-28 Huey Lewis and the News Reynolds Coliseum · Raleigh, NC | Concert admission 1-day base access · Reported admission offer $16.5 published level; seat class unstated; reported offer, not observed paid average. | $16.50 published level; seat class unstated Plus local service charge; tax unstated CPI period 1987-02 · event-period convention. $49.90 at 2026-10; numeric basis above, not an average. Stored monthly CPI: 1987-02. | Reynolds Coliseum concerts through the years NC State News · Tim Peeler · Institutional venue-history retrospective · 2023-11-08 One event observation with complete published offers; no attendance, yield or national average inferred. Retrospective account, not a physically inspected face-value ticket. Evidence checked 2026-10-26 |
| 1987-11-23 Kenny G Bob Carr Theater · Orlando, FL | Concert admission; seat class unstated 1-day base access · Archived admission price Concert admission; seat class unstated; one surviving ticket, not an event average. | $17.50 Tax included; separate fees unstated CPI period 1987-11 · event-period convention. $51.18 at 2026-10; numeric basis above, not an average. Stored monthly CPI: 1987-11. | RICHES, University of Central Florida — Kenny G Ticket Stub RICHES, University of Central Florida — Kenny G Ticket Stub · Institutional archival ticket catalog · Publication date unstated Digitized original stub in a private collection; exact price transcribed from the institutional catalog description. Catalog dates the object circa the event date. Webpage publication date unstated. Evidence checked 2026-10-25 |
| 1988-01-15 Rush Reynolds Coliseum · Raleigh, NC | Concert admission 1-day base access · Reported admission offer $17.5 published level; seat class unstated; reported offer, not observed paid average. | $17.50 published level; seat class unstated Fees and tax unstated CPI period 1988-01 · event-period convention. $51.05 at 2026-10; numeric basis above, not an average. Stored monthly CPI: 1988-01. | Reynolds Coliseum concerts through the years NC State News · Tim Peeler · Institutional venue-history retrospective · 2023-11-08 One event observation with complete published offers; no attendance, yield or national average inferred. Retrospective account, not a physically inspected face-value ticket. Evidence checked 2026-10-26 |
| 1991-03-29 New Kids on the Block Reynolds Coliseum · Raleigh, NC | Concert admission 1-day base access · Reported admission offer $25 published level; seat class unstated; reported offer, not observed paid average. | $25.00 published level; seat class unstated Fees and tax unstated CPI period 1991-03 · event-period convention. $62.50 at 2026-10; numeric basis above, not an average. Stored monthly CPI: 1991-03. | Reynolds Coliseum concerts through the years NC State News · Tim Peeler · Institutional venue-history retrospective · 2023-11-08 One event observation with complete published offers; no attendance, yield or national average inferred. Retrospective account, not a physically inspected face-value ticket. Evidence checked 2026-10-26 |
| 1992-04-12 U2 Los Angeles Sports Arena · Los Angeles, CA | Face value on the Southern California on-sale. Broker prices reported in the same article reached $600. Access days not established · Face value Face value on the Southern California on-sale. Broker prices reported in the same article reached $600. | $25.00 Not separately established; see source note CPI period 1992-03 · event-period convention. $60.57 at 2026-10; numeric basis above, not an average. Stored monthly CPI: 1992-03. | Los Angeles Times, 23 March 1992 Los Angeles Times, 23 March 1992 · Stored published benchmark · Publication date unstated Reported as "Twenty-five-dollar tickets for Irish rock sensation U2's first Southern California concerts in five years." |
| 1996-01-29 Amherst Saxophone Quartet Slee Concert Hall, North Campus · University at Buffalo, NY | Concert admission 1-day base access · Reported offers / range Numeric comparison basis: lowest published unrestricted level; not paid average. $10 general admission; $5 student and senior Offer reported 1996-01-25 | $10.00 general admission; $5.00 student and senior Fees and tax unstated CPI period 1996-01 · documented offer period. $21.86 at 2026-10; numeric basis above, not an average. Stored monthly CPI: 1996-01. | Three concerts set UB Reporter · Patricia Donovan · Contemporary institutional on-sale notice · 1996-01-25 One event observation with complete published offers; no attendance, yield or national average inferred. Fees remain as explicitly stated or unknown. Evidence checked 2026-10-26 |
| 1996-02-03 Jean-Yves Thibaudet Slee Concert Hall, North Campus · University at Buffalo, NY | Concert admission 1-day base access · Reported offers / range Numeric comparison basis: lowest published unrestricted level; not paid average. $10 general admission; $8 UB community; $5 senior; $4 student Offer reported 1996-01-25 | $10.00 general admission; $8.00 UB community; $5.00 senior; $4.00 student Fees and tax unstated CPI period 1996-01 · documented offer period. $21.86 at 2026-10; numeric basis above, not an average. Stored monthly CPI: 1996-01. | Three concerts set UB Reporter · Patricia Donovan · Contemporary institutional on-sale notice · 1996-01-25 One event observation with complete published offers; no attendance, yield or national average inferred. Fees remain as explicitly stated or unknown. Evidence checked 2026-10-26 |
| 1996-09-07 Count Basie Orchestra and Joe Williams Wellin Hall, Schambach Center · Clinton, NY | Concert admission 1-day base access · Reported offers / range Numeric comparison basis: lowest published unrestricted level; not paid average. $15 individual general admission; $5 student Offer reported 1996-08-14 | $15.00 individual general admission; $5.00 student Fees and tax unstated CPI period 1996-08 · documented offer period. $32.18 at 2026-10; numeric basis above, not an average. Stored monthly CPI: 1996-08. | 1996–1997 Music at Hamilton Artists Series Hamilton College · Contemporary institutional series on-sale notice · 1996-08-14 Five-concert $40 subscription is excluded from this single-admission record; student subscription also excluded. Evidence checked 2026-10-26 |
| 1997-02-09 Samite with Cornell Chorus and Glee Club Bailey Hall · Ithaca, NY | Concert admission 1-day base access · Reported offers / range Numeric comparison basis: lowest published unrestricted level; not paid average. $8 advance; $10 door; $5 student Offer reported 1997-01-28 | $8.00 advance; $10.00 door; $5.00 student Fees and tax unstated CPI period 1997-01 · documented offer period. $16.97 at 2026-10; numeric basis above, not an average. Stored monthly CPI: 1997-01. | Proceeds from Feb. 9 concert in Bailey Hall will benefit AIDS Work of Tompkins County Cornell Chronicle · Jill Goetz · Contemporary institutional announcement · 1997-01-28 One event observation with complete published offers; no attendance, yield or national average inferred. Fees remain as explicitly stated or unknown. Evidence checked 2026-10-26 |
| 1997-03-25 Beck Reynolds Coliseum · Raleigh, NC | Concert admission 1-day base access · Reported admission offer $15 published level; seat class unstated; reported offer, not observed paid average. | $15.00 published level; seat class unstated Plus Ticketmaster fees; tax unstated CPI period 1997-03 · event-period convention. $31.64 at 2026-10; numeric basis above, not an average. Stored monthly CPI: 1997-03. | Reynolds Coliseum concerts through the years NC State News · Tim Peeler · Institutional venue-history retrospective · 2023-11-08 One event observation with complete published offers; no attendance, yield or national average inferred. Retrospective account, not a physically inspected face-value ticket. Evidence checked 2026-10-26 |
| 1998-10-17 Lenny Kravitz Clifton Daggett Gray Athletic Building, Bates College · Lewiston, ME | Concert admission 1-day base access · Reported admission offer $20 reported admission; reported offer, not observed paid average. Offer reported 1998-10-01 | $20.00 reported admission Fees and tax unstated CPI period 1998-10 · documented offer period. $41.16 at 2026-10; numeric basis above, not an average. Stored monthly CPI: 1998-10. | Lenny Kravitz to perform at Bates Bates News · Bates News · Contemporary institutional announcement · 1998-10-01 One event observation with complete published offers; no attendance, yield or national average inferred. Fees remain as explicitly stated or unknown. Evidence checked 2026-10-26 |
| 1999-02-19 Haitian Mass Choir Bailey Hall · Ithaca, NY | Opening-night concert admission 1-day base access · Reported offers / range Numeric comparison basis: lowest published unrestricted level; not paid average. $10 public; $8 Cornell ID; $7 groups of five or more Offer reported 1999-02-10 | $10.00 public; $8.00 Cornell ID; $7.00 groups of five or more Fees and tax unstated CPI period 1999-02 · documented offer period. $20.52 at 2026-10; numeric basis above, not an average. Stored monthly CPI: 1999-02. | Haitian Mass Choir to headline 23rd Festival of Black Gospel Cornell Chronicle · Franklin Crawford · Contemporary institutional announcement · 1999-02-10 February 19 opening concert only; not February 19–21 festival pass. Separate free Saturday event not merged. Evidence checked 2026-10-26 |
| 1999-12-16 Phish Reynolds Coliseum · Raleigh, NC | Concert admission 1-day base access · Reported admission offer $25 general admission; reported offer, not observed paid average. | $25.00 general admission Fees and tax unstated CPI period 1999-12 · event-period convention. $50.14 at 2026-10; numeric basis above, not an average. Stored monthly CPI: 1999-12. | Reynolds Coliseum concerts through the years NC State News · Tim Peeler · Institutional venue-history retrospective · 2023-11-08 One event observation with complete published offers; no attendance, yield or national average inferred. Retrospective account, not a physically inspected face-value ticket. Evidence checked 2026-10-26 |
| 2000 (year only) North American market Pollstar average ticket price, top 50 tours · North America | Average paid ticket price across the top 50 North American tours for the full year — a market aggregate, not a single event. Access days not established · Market average Average paid ticket price across the top 50 North American tours for the full year — a market aggregate, not a single event. | $43.75 Not separately established; see source note CPI period 2000 · event-period convention. $85.75 at 2026-10; numeric basis above, not an average. Stored annual CPI: 2000. | Pollstar News, "Concert Ticket Prices Stabilize For The Moment", 1 January 2001 Pollstar News, "Concert Ticket Prices Stabilize For The Moment", 1 January 2001 · Stored published benchmark · Publication date unstated Reported as "for all of 2000, the average was virtually unchanged at $43.75," against $43.63 in 1999 and $33.59 in 1998. |
| 2000-04-13 Martin Hayes and Dennis Cahill Page Hall · Albany, NY | Concert admission 1-day base access · Reported offers / range Numeric comparison basis: lowest published unrestricted level; not paid average. $15 public; $12 age 65 and over; $10 student | $15.00 public; $12.00 age 65 and over; $10.00 student Fees and tax unstated CPI period 2000-04 · event-period convention. $29.55 at 2026-10; numeric basis above, not an average. Stored monthly CPI: 2000-04. | Martin Hayes and Dennis Cahill University at Albany · Contemporary institutional announcement · Publication date unstated Publication date unstated: URL 4-10 is not treated as a date. CPI uses disclosed event-period convention. Evidence checked 2026-10-26 |
| 2003-01-29 Takács Quartet Williams Center, Lafayette College · Easton, PA | Concert admission 1-day base access · Reported offers / range Numeric comparison basis: lowest published unrestricted level; not paid average. $18 public; $4 Lafayette ID Offer reported 2003-01-10 | $18.00 public; $4.00 Lafayette ID Fees and tax unstated CPI period 2003-01 · documented offer period. $33.44 at 2026-10; numeric basis above, not an average. Stored monthly CPI: 2003-01. | Grammy-nominated Takács Quartet will give Williams Center concert Jan. 29 Lafayette College · Contemporary institutional announcement · 2003-01-10 One event observation with complete published offers; no attendance, yield or national average inferred. Fees remain as explicitly stated or unknown. Evidence checked 2026-10-26 |
| 2006-11-03 Chris Daughtry Reynolds Coliseum · Raleigh, NC | Concert admission 1-day base access · Reported offers / range Numeric comparison basis: lowest published unrestricted level; not paid average. $20 public; $15 alumni; $10 student | $20.00 public; $15.00 alumni; $10.00 student Fees and tax unstated CPI period 2006-11 · event-period convention. $33.50 at 2026-10; numeric basis above, not an average. Stored monthly CPI: 2006-11. | Reynolds Coliseum concerts through the years NC State News · Tim Peeler · Institutional venue-history retrospective · 2023-11-08 One event observation with complete published offers; no attendance, yield or national average inferred. Retrospective account, not a physically inspected face-value ticket. Evidence checked 2026-10-26 |
| 2010-06-01 U2 360° tour, North American leg · North America | Lowest face value on a tour priced from $30 to $250; the top of that range is a premium floor ticket. Access days not established · Lowest face value Lowest face value on a tour priced from $30 to $250; the top of that range is a premium floor ticket. | $30.00 – $250.00 Not separately established; see source note CPI period 2010-06 · event-period convention. $46.45 at 2026-10; numeric basis above, not an average. Stored monthly CPI: 2010-06. | Billboard, "U2: Summer Live Preview 2010" Billboard, "U2: Summer Live Preview 2010" · Stored published benchmark · Publication date unstated Listed in the tour preview as "Ticket prices: $30-$250." |
| 2015-12-19 Through 2015-12-20 Day for Night Silver Street Studios / Sawyer Yards · Houston, TX | Two-day GA weekend; separate VIP weekend offer 2-day base access · Reported offers / range Numeric comparison basis: lowest published unrestricted level; not paid average. $185 two-day GA; $750 VIP weekend; different amenities Offer reported 2015-10-09 | $185.00 two-day GA; $750.00 VIP weekend; different amenities Fees and tax unstated CPI period 2015-10 · documented offer period. $262.53 at 2026-10; numeric basis above, not an average. Stored monthly CPI: 2015-10. | Day For Night lineup revealed Day For Night via PRWeb · Organizer release / related-party · 2015-10-09 Organizer release / related-party, not independent reporting. Free Press Houston + Work-Order production; Alex Czetwertynski visual curation. Front Gate link does not establish exclusivity. No average or units inferred from blind-presale claim. Evidence checked 2026-10-26 |
| 2016-12-17 Through 2016-12-18 Day for Night Former Barbara Jordan Post Office · Houston, TX | Two-day GA; separate Friday-inclusive GA / VIP offers 2-day base access · Reported offers / range Numeric comparison basis: lowest published unrestricted level; not paid average. $150 from: two-day GA; $250 from: GA plus Friday; $700 from: VIP including Friday Offer reported 2016-09-14 | $150.00 from: two-day GA; $250.00 from: GA plus Friday; $700.00 from: VIP including Friday Fees and tax unstated CPI period 2016-09 · documented offer period. $209.70 at 2026-10; numeric basis above, not an average. Stored monthly CPI: 2016-09. | Day for Night festival lineup revealed ABC13 KTRK · Contemporary reporting of organizer offers · 2016-09-14 Contemporary report of organizer prices; September 6 on-sale and September 14 report are separate. Source building-name typo does not override verified Barbara Jordan name. No price inferred for 2017. Evidence checked 2026-10-26 |
| 2023-03-17 Taylor Swift The Eras Tour, U.S. stadium leg · United States | Lowest announced face value. Face prices ran to $449, with VIP packages from $199 to $899, and exclude resale. Access days not established · Lowest face value Lowest announced face value. Face prices ran to $449, with VIP packages from $199 to $899, and exclude resale. | $49.00 – $449.00 Not separately established; see source note CPI period 2023-03 · event-period convention. $54.79 at 2026-10; numeric basis above, not an average. Stored monthly CPI: 2023-03. | Variety, "Taylor Swift Announces 2023 Tour of U.S. Stadiums" Variety, "Taylor Swift Announces 2023 Tour of U.S. Stadiums" · Stored published benchmark · Publication date unstated Reported as "They run from $49 up to $449, with VIP packages that start at $199 and go up to $899." |
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Admission prices, 1965 to 2023
The Beatles charged $4.50 in 1965 — $48.06 in October 2026 dollars. Taylor Swift charged $49.00 in 2023, which is $54.79 in the same dollars. The gap between those two figures is the part of ticket-price growth that general inflation does not account for. It is not a like-for-like comparison: the records differ in what the price bought, where it sat in the house, and whether it was a single show's face value or a market-wide average. Each is labelled below.
Then and in October 2026 dollars
The Beatles
August 1965 · Shea Stadium
$4.50$48.06Lowest face value · ×10.7 consumer prices since 1965
Bruce Springsteen
August 1985 · Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum
$17.50$54.69Face value · ×3.1 consumer prices since 1985
U2
March 1992 · Los Angeles Sports Arena
$25.00$60.57Face value · ×2.4 consumer prices since 1992
North American market
2000 (annual average)
$43.75$85.75Market average · ×2.0 consumer prices since 2000
U2
June 2010
$30.00$46.45Lowest face value · ×1.5 consumer prices since 2010
Taylor Swift
March 2023
$49.00$54.79Lowest face value · ×1.1 consumer prices since 2023
Head East
1979-02-10 · Great Southern Music Hall
$6.50$31.75Archived admission price · ×4.9 consumer prices since 1979
Leo Kottke
1979-08-16 · Great Southern Music Hall
$6.50$29.73Archived admission price · ×4.6 consumer prices since 1979
Atlanta Rhythm Section
1979-02-23 · Orlando Sports Stadium
$5.00$24.42Archived admission price · ×4.9 consumer prices since 1979
Nazareth
1978-02-24 · Orlando Seminole Jai-Alai Fronton
$6.50$34.88Archived admission price · ×5.4 consumer prices since 1978
Jimmy Buffett / Steve Miller Band
1978-08-05 · Tangerine Bowl
$10.00$51.14Archived admission price · ×5.1 consumer prices since 1978
The Rolling Stones
1981-10-25 · Tangerine Bowl
$15.60$56.37Archived admission price · ×3.6 consumer prices since 1981
The Who
1982-11-27 · Tangerine Bowl
$15.75$54.24Archived admission price · ×3.4 consumer prices since 1982
Kenny G
1987-11-23 · Bob Carr Theater
$17.50$51.18Archived admission price · ×2.9 consumer prices since 1987
Bryan Adams
1985-05-25 · Orange County Civic Center
$13.50$42.46Archived admission price · ×3.1 consumer prices since 1985
Steppenwolf
1977-12-31 · Orlando Sports Stadium
$5.00$27.17Archived admission price · ×5.4 consumer prices since 1977
Mahogany Rush
1980-04-20 · Lakeland Civic Center
$6.50$27.08Archived admission price · ×4.2 consumer prices since 1980
Farm Aid
September 22, 1985 · Memorial Stadium
$17.50$54.54Archived admission price · ×3.1 consumer prices since 1985
Bob Dylan
1965-03-19 · Reynolds Coliseum
$2.00$21.57Reported offers / range · ×10.8 consumer prices since 1965
The Rolling Stones
1965-11-10 · Reynolds Coliseum
$2.50$26.62Reported offers / range · ×10.6 consumer prices since 1965
Johnny Cash
1972-09-10 · Reynolds Coliseum
$5.00$40.08Reported offers / range · ×8.0 consumer prices since 1972
Billy Joel
1974-10-21 · Reynolds Coliseum
$2.50$16.51Reported admission offer · ×6.6 consumer prices since 1974
Bobby Womack
1974-04-06 · Reynolds Coliseum
$3.00$21.09Reported admission offer · ×7.0 consumer prices since 1974
Doobie Brothers
1978-12-02 · Reynolds Coliseum
$6.50$32.41Reported offers / range · ×5.0 consumer prices since 1978
Elton John
1980-09-20 · Reynolds Coliseum
$8.50$34.15Reported offers / range · ×4.0 consumer prices since 1980
James Taylor
1984-09-28 · Reynolds Coliseum
$12.50$40.18Reported offers / range · ×3.2 consumer prices since 1984
Huey Lewis and the News
1987-02-28 · Reynolds Coliseum
$16.50$49.90Reported admission offer · ×3.0 consumer prices since 1987
Rush
1988-01-15 · Reynolds Coliseum
$17.50$51.05Reported admission offer · ×2.9 consumer prices since 1988
New Kids on the Block
1991-03-29 · Reynolds Coliseum
$25.00$62.50Reported admission offer · ×2.5 consumer prices since 1991
Beck
1997-03-25 · Reynolds Coliseum
$15.00$31.64Reported admission offer · ×2.1 consumer prices since 1997
Phish
1999-12-16 · Reynolds Coliseum
$25.00$50.14Reported admission offer · ×2.0 consumer prices since 1999
Chris Daughtry
2006-11-03 · Reynolds Coliseum
$20.00$33.50Reported offers / range · ×1.7 consumer prices since 2006
Jimi Hendrix
1968 · Regis College Field House
$3.00$29.10Reported admission offer · ×9.7 consumer prices since 1968
Nitty Gritty Dirt Band
1972-10-29 · Regis College Field House
$3.50$27.93Reported offers / range · ×8.0 consumer prices since 1972
The Doors
1968-03-16 · Eastman Theatre
$2.25$22.14Reported admission offer · ×9.8 consumer prices since 1968
Billy Joel
1976-11-07 · Palestra
$4.50$26.19Reported offers / range · ×5.8 consumer prices since 1976
Hall & Oates
1980-11-08 · Palestra
$7.50$29.61Reported admission offer · ×3.9 consumer prices since 1980
Woodstock
1969-08-15 · Woodstock festival site
$18.00$164Reported admission offer · ×9.1 consumer prices since 1969
The Allman Brothers Band
1971 · Emerson Gym
$3.00$25.00Reported offers / range · ×8.3 consumer prices since 1971
Amherst Saxophone Quartet
1996-01-29 · Slee Concert Hall, North Campus
$10.00$21.86Reported offers / range · ×2.2 consumer prices since 1996
Jean-Yves Thibaudet
1996-02-03 · Slee Concert Hall, North Campus
$10.00$21.86Reported offers / range · ×2.2 consumer prices since 1996
Count Basie Orchestra and Joe Williams
1996-09-07 · Wellin Hall, Schambach Center
$15.00$32.18Reported offers / range · ×2.1 consumer prices since 1996
Samite with Cornell Chorus and Glee Club
1997-02-09 · Bailey Hall
$8.00$16.97Reported offers / range · ×2.1 consumer prices since 1997
Lenny Kravitz
1998-10-17 · Clifton Daggett Gray Athletic Building, Bates College
$20.00$41.16Reported admission offer · ×2.1 consumer prices since 1998
Haitian Mass Choir
1999-02-19 · Bailey Hall
$10.00$20.52Reported offers / range · ×2.1 consumer prices since 1999
Martin Hayes and Dennis Cahill
2000-04-13 · Page Hall
$15.00$29.55Reported offers / range · ×2.0 consumer prices since 2000
Takács Quartet
2003-01-29 · Williams Center, Lafayette College
$18.00$33.44Reported offers / range · ×1.9 consumer prices since 2003
Day for Night
2015-12-19 · Silver Street Studios / Sawyer Yards
$185.00$263Reported offers / range · ×1.4 consumer prices since 2015
Day for Night
2016-12-17 · Former Barbara Jordan Post Office
$150.00$210Reported offers / range · ×1.4 consumer prices since 2016
Thin bar: the price as charged. Thick bar: the same amount expressed in October 2026 dollars using U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics series CUUR0000SA0.
Parking compared with historical ticket prices
Admission is one line on a night out. Setting a present-day ancillary charge beside the same historical prices, in the same dollars, shows how much of the modern cost of attendance sits outside the ticket entirely.
$40.00
Citi Field stadium parking, 2026 season
2026 season · Citi Field
Pre-paid parking for one car for one game. Drive-up parking on the day is $50.
Restated in October 2026 dollars, 27 of the 49 admission prices on this page cost less than a single car parked at this venue.
- Billy Joel1974$16.51
- Samite with Cornell Chorus and Glee Club1997$16.97
- Haitian Mass Choir1999$20.52
- Bobby Womack1974$21.09
- Bob Dylan1965$21.57
- Amherst Saxophone Quartet1996$21.86
- Jean-Yves Thibaudet1996$21.86
- The Doors1968$22.14
- Atlanta Rhythm Section1979$24.42
- The Allman Brothers Band1971$25.00
- Billy Joel1976$26.19
- The Rolling Stones1965$26.62
- Mahogany Rush1980$27.08
- Steppenwolf1977$27.17
- Nitty Gritty Dirt Band1972$27.93
- Jimi Hendrix1968$29.10
- Martin Hayes and Dennis Cahill2000$29.55
- Hall & Oates1980$29.61
- Leo Kottke1979$29.73
- Beck1997$31.64
- Head East1979$31.75
- Count Basie Orchestra and Joe Williams1996$32.18
- Doobie Brothers1978$32.41
- Takács Quartet2003$33.44
- Chris Daughtry2006$33.50
- Elton John1980$34.15
- Nazareth1978$34.88
- Johnny Cash1972$40.08
- James Taylor1984$40.18
- Lenny Kravitz1998$41.16
- Bryan Adams1985$42.46
- U22010$46.45
- The Beatles1965$48.06
- Huey Lewis and the News1987$49.90
- Phish1999$50.14
- Rush1988$51.05
- Jimmy Buffett / Steve Miller Band1978$51.14
- Kenny G1987$51.18
- The Who1982$54.24
- Farm Aid1985$54.54
- Bruce Springsteen1985$54.69
- Taylor Swift2023$54.79
- The Rolling Stones1981$56.37
- U21992$60.57
- New Kids on the Block1991$62.50
- North American market2000$85.75
- Woodstock1969$164
- Day for Night2016$210
- Day for Night2015$263
How the adjustment is made
A price is restated by multiplying it by the ratio of two published index levels: the consumer price index in October 2026 divided by the index in the month the price was charged. Where a record describes a full year rather than a single event, the year's annual average index is used and the period is labelled as a year. Nothing is smoothed, chained through an alternative deflator or projected forward.
The index is Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers: all items, U.S. city average, not seasonally adjusted (1982-84 = 100), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, series CUUR0000SA0. Levels are retrieved from the agency and stored verbatim; the stored record was last refreshed 2026-11-13.
What these figures are not
- A price series. These are individual benchmarks separated by decades, not a continuous measurement of the market. The national consumer price index for admissions is the continuous series.
- Like-for-like seats. A 1965 stadium ticket, a 1985 top-price seat and a 2023 face value describe different products sold under different conditions.
- The price anyone paid. Face value is what a promoter set. Resale, fees and dynamic pricing all sit outside these records and are documented separately.
- Inflation as experienced by concertgoers. The all-items index tracks a general basket; it is the standard comparison, not a live-music-specific deflator.
Record and sources
Every figure used above, with the period, the exact basis of the price, the index level applied and the publication it was taken from.
| Event | Price period | Price as charged | What the price is | In October 2026 dollars | CPI then | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The BeatlesNorth American tour, Shea Stadium · New York, NY | August 1965 | $4.50 – $5.65 | Lowest face valueLowest denomination printed on surviving tickets. Upper reserved seats were issued at $4.50, $5.10 and $5.65; every other section in the house was $5.65. | $48.06 | 31.6 | Rare Beatles ticket archive, Shea Stadium 1965 denominationsDenominations transcribed from unused ticket stocks rather than from a contemporary news report.documented |
| Bruce SpringsteenBorn in the U.S.A. tour, Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum · Los Angeles, CA | August 1985 | $17.50 | Face valueSingle reserved-seat face value; the Coliseum run was sold at one price with no tiering. | $54.69 | 108.0 | Los Angeles Times, 27 August 1985Price stated in the on-sale announcement: "The $17.50 reserved seat tickets will go on sale today."documented |
| U2Zoo TV tour, Los Angeles Sports Arena · Los Angeles, CA | March 1992 | $25.00 | Face valueFace value on the Southern California on-sale. Broker prices reported in the same article reached $600. | $60.57 | 139.3 | Los Angeles Times, 23 March 1992Reported as "Twenty-five-dollar tickets for Irish rock sensation U2's first Southern California concerts in five years."documented |
| North American marketPollstar average ticket price, top 50 tours · North America | 2000 (annual average) | $43.75 | Market averageAverage paid ticket price across the top 50 North American tours for the full year — a market aggregate, not a single event. | $85.75 | 172.2 | Pollstar News, "Concert Ticket Prices Stabilize For The Moment", 1 January 2001Reported as "for all of 2000, the average was virtually unchanged at $43.75," against $43.63 in 1999 and $33.59 in 1998.documented |
| U2360° tour, North American leg · North America | June 2010 | $30.00 – $250.00 | Lowest face valueLowest face value on a tour priced from $30 to $250; the top of that range is a premium floor ticket. | $46.45 | 218.0 | Billboard, "U2: Summer Live Preview 2010"Listed in the tour preview as "Ticket prices: $30-$250."documented |
| Taylor SwiftThe Eras Tour, U.S. stadium leg · United States | March 2023 | $49.00 – $449.00 | Lowest face valueLowest announced face value. Face prices ran to $449, with VIP packages from $199 to $899, and exclude resale. | $54.79 | 301.8 | Variety, "Taylor Swift Announces 2023 Tour of U.S. Stadiums"Reported as "They run from $49 up to $449, with VIP packages that start at $199 and go up to $899."documented |
| Head EastGeneral admission · Orlando, FL | 1979-02-10 | $6.50 | Archived admission priceGeneral admission; one surviving ticket, not an event average. | $31.75 | 69.1 | RICHES, University of Central Florida — Head East Ticket StubDigitized original stub in a private collection; exact price transcribed from the institutional catalog description. Catalog dates the object circa the event date. Webpage publication date unstated.documented |
| Leo KottkeConcert admission; seat class unstated · Orlando, FL | 1979-08-16 | $6.50 | Archived admission priceConcert admission; seat class unstated; one surviving ticket, not an event average. | $29.73 | 73.8 | RICHES, University of Central Florida — Leo Kottke Ticket StubDigitized original stub in a private collection; exact price transcribed from the institutional catalog description. Catalog dates the object circa the event date. Webpage publication date unstated.documented |
| Atlanta Rhythm SectionConcert admission; seat class unstated · Orlando, FL | 1979-02-23 | $5.00 | Archived admission priceConcert admission; seat class unstated; one surviving ticket, not an event average. | $24.42 | 69.1 | RICHES, University of Central Florida — Atlanta Rhythm Section Ticket StubDigitized original stub in a private collection; exact price transcribed from the institutional catalog description. Catalog dates the object circa the event date. Webpage publication date unstated.documented |
| NazarethConcert admission; seat class unstated · Fern Park, FL | 1978-02-24 | $6.50 | Archived admission priceConcert admission; seat class unstated; one surviving ticket, not an event average. | $34.88 | 62.9 | RICHES, University of Central Florida — Nazareth Ticket StubDigitized original stub in a private collection; exact price transcribed from the institutional catalog description. Catalog dates the object circa the event date. Webpage publication date unstated.documented |
| Jimmy Buffett / Steve Miller BandRock Super Bowl V admission · Orlando, FL | 1978-08-05 | $10.00 | Archived admission priceRock Super Bowl V admission; one surviving ticket, not an event average. | $51.14 | 66.0 | RICHES, University of Central Florida — Jimmy Buffett and Steve Miller Ticket StubDigitized original stub in a private collection; exact price transcribed from the institutional catalog description. Catalog dates the object circa the event date. Webpage publication date unstated.documented |
| The Rolling StonesConcert admission; seat class unstated · Orlando, FL | 1981-10-25 | $15.60 | Archived admission priceConcert admission; seat class unstated; one surviving ticket, not an event average. | $56.37 | 93.4 | RICHES, University of Central Florida — Rolling Stones Ticket StubDigitized original stub in a private collection; exact price transcribed from the institutional catalog description. Catalog dates the object circa the event date. Webpage publication date unstated.documented |
| The WhoConcert admission; seat class unstated · Orlando, FL | 1982-11-27 | $15.75 | Archived admission priceConcert admission; seat class unstated; one surviving ticket, not an event average. | $54.24 | 98.0 | RICHES, University of Central Florida — The Who Ticket StubDigitized original stub in a private collection; exact price transcribed from the institutional catalog description. Catalog dates the object circa the event date. Webpage publication date unstated.documented |
| Kenny GConcert admission; seat class unstated · Orlando, FL | 1987-11-23 | $17.50 | Archived admission priceConcert admission; seat class unstated; one surviving ticket, not an event average. | $51.18 | 115.4 | RICHES, University of Central Florida — Kenny G Ticket StubDigitized original stub in a private collection; exact price transcribed from the institutional catalog description. Catalog dates the object circa the event date. Webpage publication date unstated.documented |
| Bryan AdamsConcert admission; seat class unstated · Orlando, FL | 1985-05-25 | $13.50 | Archived admission priceConcert admission; seat class unstated; one surviving ticket, not an event average. | $42.46 | 107.3 | RICHES, University of Central Florida — Bryan Adams Ticket StubDigitized original stub in a private collection; exact price transcribed from the institutional catalog description. Catalog dates the object circa the event date. Webpage publication date unstated.documented |
| SteppenwolfNew Year’s Eve concert admission · Orlando, FL | 1977-12-31 | $5.00 | Archived admission priceNew Year’s Eve concert admission; one surviving ticket, not an event average. | $27.17 | 62.1 | RICHES, University of Central Florida — Steppenwolf Ticket StubDigitized original stub in a private collection; exact price transcribed from the institutional catalog description. Catalog dates the object circa the event date. Webpage publication date unstated.documented |
| Mahogany RushConcert admission; seat class unstated · Lakeland, FL | 1980-04-20 | $6.50 | Archived admission priceConcert admission; seat class unstated; one surviving ticket, not an event average. | $27.08 | 81.0 | RICHES, University of Central Florida — Mahogany Rush Ticket StubDigitized original stub in a private collection; exact price transcribed from the institutional catalog description. Catalog dates the object circa the event date. Webpage publication date unstated.documented |
| Farm AidInaugural Farm Aid benefit concert · Champaign, IL | September 22, 1985 | $17.50 | Archived admission priceGeneral admission to the inaugural benefit concert; one audience ticket, not average yield. | $54.54 | 108.3 | Champaign County History Museum — Tickets From the AudienceMuseum exhibit describes a surviving audience ticket. Museum’s present-dollar illustration is not reused; Live Index uses stored CPI only.documented |
| Kingston TrioConcert admission · Raleigh, NC | 1962-11-01 | $2.00 published level; seat class unstated; $2.50 published level; seat class unstated; $3.00 published level; seat class unstated; $3.50 published level; seat class unstated | Reported offers / rangeNumeric comparison basis: lowest published unrestricted level; not paid average. $2 published level; seat class unstated; $2.5 published level; seat class unstated; $3 published level; seat class unstated; $3.5 published level; seat class unstated | — | — | Reynolds Coliseum concerts through the yearsOne event observation with complete published offers; no attendance, yield or national average inferred. Retrospective account, not a physically inspected face-value ticket.documented |
| Bob DylanConcert admission · Raleigh, NC | 1965-03-19 | $2.00 published level; seat class unstated; $2.50 published level; seat class unstated; $3.00 published level; seat class unstated | Reported offers / rangeNumeric comparison basis: lowest published unrestricted level; not paid average. $2 published level; seat class unstated; $2.5 published level; seat class unstated; $3 published level; seat class unstated | $21.57 | 31.3 | Reynolds Coliseum concerts through the yearsOne event observation with complete published offers; no attendance, yield or national average inferred. Retrospective account, not a physically inspected face-value ticket.documented |
| The Rolling StonesConcert admission · Raleigh, NC | 1965-11-10 | $2.50 published level; seat class unstated; $3.00 published level; seat class unstated; $3.50 published level; seat class unstated | Reported offers / rangeNumeric comparison basis: lowest published unrestricted level; not paid average. $2.5 published level; seat class unstated; $3 published level; seat class unstated; $3.5 published level; seat class unstated | $26.62 | 31.7 | Reynolds Coliseum concerts through the yearsOne event observation with complete published offers; no attendance, yield or national average inferred. Retrospective account, not a physically inspected face-value ticket.documented |
| Johnny CashConcert admission · Raleigh, NC | 1972-09-10 | $5.00 published level; seat class unstated; $6.00 published level; seat class unstated; $7.00 published level; seat class unstated | Reported offers / rangeNumeric comparison basis: lowest published unrestricted level; not paid average. $5 published level; seat class unstated; $6 published level; seat class unstated; $7 published level; seat class unstated | $40.08 | 42.1 | Reynolds Coliseum concerts through the yearsOne event observation with complete published offers; no attendance, yield or national average inferred. Retrospective account, not a physically inspected face-value ticket.documented |
| Billy JoelConcert admission · Raleigh, NC | 1974-10-21 | $2.50 published level; seat class unstated | Reported admission offer$2.5 published level; seat class unstated; reported offer, not observed paid average. | $16.51 | 51.1 | Reynolds Coliseum concerts through the yearsOne event observation with complete published offers; no attendance, yield or national average inferred. Retrospective account, not a physically inspected face-value ticket.documented |
| Bobby WomackPan Africa Festival concert admission · Raleigh, NC | 1974-04-06 | $3.00 published level; seat class unstated | Reported admission offer$3 published level; seat class unstated; reported offer, not observed paid average. | $21.09 | 48.0 | Reynolds Coliseum concerts through the yearsOne event observation with complete published offers; no attendance, yield or national average inferred. Retrospective account, not a physically inspected face-value ticket.documented |
| Doobie BrothersConcert admission · Raleigh, NC | 1978-12-02 | $6.50 advance; $7.50 door | Reported offers / rangeNumeric comparison basis: lowest published unrestricted level; not paid average. $6.5 advance; $7.5 door | $32.41 | 67.7 | Reynolds Coliseum concerts through the yearsOne event observation with complete published offers; no attendance, yield or national average inferred. Retrospective account, not a physically inspected face-value ticket.documented |
| Elton JohnConcert admission · Raleigh, NC | 1980-09-20 | $8.50 published level; seat class unstated; $10.50 published level; seat class unstated | Reported offers / rangeNumeric comparison basis: lowest published unrestricted level; not paid average. $8.5 published level; seat class unstated; $10.5 published level; seat class unstated | $34.15 | 84.0 | Reynolds Coliseum concerts through the yearsOne event observation with complete published offers; no attendance, yield or national average inferred. Retrospective account, not a physically inspected face-value ticket.documented |
| James TaylorConcert admission · Raleigh, NC | 1984-09-28 | $12.50 reserved level; $13.50 reserved level | Reported offers / rangeNumeric comparison basis: lowest published unrestricted level; not paid average. $12.5 reserved level; $13.5 reserved level | $40.18 | 105.0 | Reynolds Coliseum concerts through the yearsOne event observation with complete published offers; no attendance, yield or national average inferred. Retrospective account, not a physically inspected face-value ticket.documented |
| Huey Lewis and the NewsConcert admission · Raleigh, NC | 1987-02-28 | $16.50 published level; seat class unstated | Reported admission offer$16.5 published level; seat class unstated; reported offer, not observed paid average. | $49.90 | 111.6 | Reynolds Coliseum concerts through the yearsOne event observation with complete published offers; no attendance, yield or national average inferred. Retrospective account, not a physically inspected face-value ticket.documented |
| RushConcert admission · Raleigh, NC | 1988-01-15 | $17.50 published level; seat class unstated | Reported admission offer$17.5 published level; seat class unstated; reported offer, not observed paid average. | $51.05 | 115.7 | Reynolds Coliseum concerts through the yearsOne event observation with complete published offers; no attendance, yield or national average inferred. Retrospective account, not a physically inspected face-value ticket.documented |
| New Kids on the BlockConcert admission · Raleigh, NC | 1991-03-29 | $25.00 published level; seat class unstated | Reported admission offer$25 published level; seat class unstated; reported offer, not observed paid average. | $62.50 | 135.0 | Reynolds Coliseum concerts through the yearsOne event observation with complete published offers; no attendance, yield or national average inferred. Retrospective account, not a physically inspected face-value ticket.documented |
| BeckConcert admission · Raleigh, NC | 1997-03-25 | $15.00 published level; seat class unstated | Reported admission offer$15 published level; seat class unstated; reported offer, not observed paid average. | $31.64 | 160.0 | Reynolds Coliseum concerts through the yearsOne event observation with complete published offers; no attendance, yield or national average inferred. Retrospective account, not a physically inspected face-value ticket.documented |
| PhishConcert admission · Raleigh, NC | 1999-12-16 | $25.00 general admission | Reported admission offer$25 general admission; reported offer, not observed paid average. | $50.14 | 168.3 | Reynolds Coliseum concerts through the yearsOne event observation with complete published offers; no attendance, yield or national average inferred. Retrospective account, not a physically inspected face-value ticket.documented |
| Chris DaughtryConcert admission · Raleigh, NC | 2006-11-03 | $20.00 public; $15.00 alumni; $10.00 student | Reported offers / rangeNumeric comparison basis: lowest published unrestricted level; not paid average. $20 public; $15 alumni; $10 student | $33.50 | 201.5 | Reynolds Coliseum concerts through the yearsOne event observation with complete published offers; no attendance, yield or national average inferred. Retrospective account, not a physically inspected face-value ticket.documented |
| Jimi HendrixConcert admission · Denver, CO | 1968 | $3.00 reported admission; product details unstated | Reported admission offer$3 reported admission; product details unstated; reported offer, not observed paid average. | $29.10 | 34.8 | A field house fit for a QueenYear only in source; exact event date not established. Admission product details, fees and tax unstated.documented |
| Nitty Gritty Dirt BandConcert admission · Denver, CO | 1972-10-29 | $3.50 advance general admission; $4.00 door | Reported offers / rangeNumeric comparison basis: lowest published unrestricted level; not paid average. $3.5 advance general admission; $4 door | $27.93 | 42.3 | A field house fit for a QueenInstitutional retrospective plus inspected ticket image: Together Productions, Michael Murphey, 8 p.m. October 29, 1972. Photo courtesy Tony Lee; no reproduction permission established, image held.documented |
| The DoorsConcert admission · Rochester, NY | 1968-03-16 | $2.25 from; not all seats | Reported admission offer$2.25 from; not all seats; reported offer, not observed paid average. | $22.14 | 34.3 | Rockin’ and rollin’ at the PalestraOne event observation with complete published offers; no attendance, yield or national average inferred. Retrospective account, not a physically inspected face-value ticket.documented |
| Billy JoelConcert admission · Rochester, NY | 1976-11-07 | $4.50 public; $3.50 student | Reported offers / rangeNumeric comparison basis: lowest published unrestricted level; not paid average. $4.5 public; $3.5 student | $26.19 | 58.0 | Rockin’ and rollin’ at the PalestraSource separately reports event cost $12,500 and artist/band payment $5,200. Approximately 2,000 attendance does not establish paid mix, fees, gross or profit.documented |
| Hall & OatesConcert admission · Rochester, NY | 1980-11-08 | $7.50 reported admission; class unstated | Reported admission offer$7.5 reported admission; class unstated; reported offer, not observed paid average. | $29.61 | 85.5 | Rockin’ and rollin’ at the PalestraOne event observation with complete published offers; no attendance, yield or national average inferred. Retrospective account, not a physically inspected face-value ticket.documented |
| WoodstockAdvertised three-day festival admission · Bethel, NY | 1969-08-15 | $18.00 advance advertised three-day pass | Reported admission offer$18 advance advertised three-day pass; reported offer, not observed paid average. | $164 | 37.0 | Woodstock historyPlanned $24 gate offer is not an observed sale; event became free. Event ran August 15–18 but advertised product covered three days. Undated present-dollar illustration not reused.documented |
| The Allman Brothers BandConcert admission · Cleveland, OH | 1971 | $3.00 public level; $3.50 public level; $2.50 student level; $3.00 student level | Reported offers / rangeNumeric comparison basis: lowest published unrestricted level; not paid average. $3 public level; $3.5 public level; $2.5 student level; $3 student level | $25.00 | 40.5 | A piece of rockYear only; no exact event date inferred. Retrospective cites archived contract and reports $2,500 artist fee for 75 minutes, not ticket gross or profit.documented |
| Amherst Saxophone QuartetConcert admission · University at Buffalo, NY | 1996-01-29 | $10.00 general admission; $5.00 student and senior | Reported offers / rangeNumeric comparison basis: lowest published unrestricted level; not paid average. $10 general admission; $5 student and senior | $21.86 | 154.4 | Three concerts setOne event observation with complete published offers; no attendance, yield or national average inferred. Fees remain as explicitly stated or unknown.documented |
| Jean-Yves ThibaudetConcert admission · University at Buffalo, NY | 1996-02-03 | $10.00 general admission; $8.00 UB community; $5.00 senior; $4.00 student | Reported offers / rangeNumeric comparison basis: lowest published unrestricted level; not paid average. $10 general admission; $8 UB community; $5 senior; $4 student | $21.86 | 154.4 | Three concerts setOne event observation with complete published offers; no attendance, yield or national average inferred. Fees remain as explicitly stated or unknown.documented |
| Count Basie Orchestra and Joe WilliamsConcert admission · Clinton, NY | 1996-09-07 | $15.00 individual general admission; $5.00 student | Reported offers / rangeNumeric comparison basis: lowest published unrestricted level; not paid average. $15 individual general admission; $5 student | $32.18 | 157.3 | 1996–1997 Music at Hamilton Artists SeriesFive-concert $40 subscription is excluded from this single-admission record; student subscription also excluded.documented |
| Samite with Cornell Chorus and Glee ClubConcert admission · Ithaca, NY | 1997-02-09 | $8.00 advance; $10.00 door; $5.00 student | Reported offers / rangeNumeric comparison basis: lowest published unrestricted level; not paid average. $8 advance; $10 door; $5 student | $16.97 | 159.1 | Proceeds from Feb. 9 concert in Bailey Hall will benefit AIDS Work of Tompkins CountyOne event observation with complete published offers; no attendance, yield or national average inferred. Fees remain as explicitly stated or unknown.documented |
| Lenny KravitzConcert admission · Lewiston, ME | 1998-10-17 | $20.00 reported admission | Reported admission offer$20 reported admission; reported offer, not observed paid average. | $41.16 | 164.0 | Lenny Kravitz to perform at BatesOne event observation with complete published offers; no attendance, yield or national average inferred. Fees remain as explicitly stated or unknown.documented |
| Haitian Mass ChoirOpening-night concert admission · Ithaca, NY | 1999-02-19 | $10.00 public; $8.00 Cornell ID; $7.00 groups of five or more | Reported offers / rangeNumeric comparison basis: lowest published unrestricted level; not paid average. $10 public; $8 Cornell ID; $7 groups of five or more | $20.52 | 164.5 | Haitian Mass Choir to headline 23rd Festival of Black GospelFebruary 19 opening concert only; not February 19–21 festival pass. Separate free Saturday event not merged.documented |
| Martin Hayes and Dennis CahillConcert admission · Albany, NY | 2000-04-13 | $15.00 public; $12.00 age 65 and over; $10.00 student | Reported offers / rangeNumeric comparison basis: lowest published unrestricted level; not paid average. $15 public; $12 age 65 and over; $10 student | $29.55 | 171.3 | Martin Hayes and Dennis CahillPublication date unstated: URL 4-10 is not treated as a date. CPI uses disclosed event-period convention.documented |
| Takács QuartetConcert admission · Easton, PA | 2003-01-29 | $18.00 public; $4.00 Lafayette ID | Reported offers / rangeNumeric comparison basis: lowest published unrestricted level; not paid average. $18 public; $4 Lafayette ID | $33.44 | 181.7 | Grammy-nominated Takács Quartet will give Williams Center concert Jan. 29One event observation with complete published offers; no attendance, yield or national average inferred. Fees remain as explicitly stated or unknown.documented |
| Day for NightTwo-day GA weekend; separate VIP weekend offer · Houston, TX | 2015-12-19 | $185.00 two-day GA; $750.00 VIP weekend; different amenities | Reported offers / rangeNumeric comparison basis: lowest published unrestricted level; not paid average. $185 two-day GA; $750 VIP weekend; different amenities | $263 | 237.8 | Day For Night lineup revealedOrganizer release / related-party, not independent reporting. Free Press Houston + Work-Order production; Alex Czetwertynski visual curation. Front Gate link does not establish exclusivity. No average or units inferred from blind-presale claim.documented |
| Day for NightTwo-day GA; separate Friday-inclusive GA / VIP offers · Houston, TX | 2016-12-17 | $150.00 from: two-day GA; $250.00 from: GA plus Friday; $700.00 from: VIP including Friday | Reported offers / rangeNumeric comparison basis: lowest published unrestricted level; not paid average. $150 from: two-day GA; $250 from: GA plus Friday; $700 from: VIP including Friday | $210 | 241.4 | Day for Night festival lineup revealedContemporary report of organizer prices; September 6 on-sale and September 14 report are separate. Source building-name typo does not override verified Barbara Jordan name. No price inferred for 2017.documented |
| New York MetsCiti Field stadium parking, 2026 season · New York, NY | 2026 season | $40.00 – $50.00 | Ancillary costPre-paid parking for one car for one game. Drive-up parking on the day is $50. | $40.43 | 333.9 | MLB.com, New York Mets stadium parkingPublished as "Parking will remain $40 for fans who pre-pay, while drive-up parking will be $50 upon arrival."documented |
Reading the evidence
This record can compare the listed observations after inflation adjustment. It cannot establish a continuous average for every intervening year, a typical buyer's all-in price, or what any one promoter retained. The source records above retain their original measurement basis.
Inflation adjustment only; the broad CPI is not a concert-ticket price series.
Reports Pollstar top-tour averages of $91.86 in 2019 and $122.84 in 2023; not a national average of every concert.
Common questions
- What was the average concert ticket price by year?
- The chart and table on this page list each sourced admission price in the year it was charged, with its publication and period. Some records are a single show's face value and others are market-wide averages reported by trade sources; each is labelled, and no values are interpolated between years.
- How does Live Index restate old ticket prices?
- Each nominal price is multiplied by the ratio of the U.S. consumer price index for all urban consumers in the latest published month to the index in the month or year the price was charged. Nothing is smoothed, chained through another deflator or projected forward.
- Why do concert ticket prices differ by source?
- Sources measure different things: a single artist's face value, a seat location, a promoter-reported average across many shows, or a survey. Those are not like-for-like, which is why each record carries its source, period and what the price bought.
- Does this include fees?
- Records are shown as the source reported them, and each source note states what the figure represents. A face value and a fee-inclusive checkout total are different numbers; service and facility fees are explained separately in the concert ticket fees guide.
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