'Cruel Summer'? Fans splurge on resale tickets as Taylor Swift tours Europe

‘Cruel Summer’? Fans splurge on resale tickets as Taylor Swift tours Europe

Posted by Admin June 27, 2024 Entertainment

June 27 – Some ticket resellers are looking to make a quick buck as American popstar Taylor Swift performs more than 40 shows in 18 cities across Europe this summer.

‘Cruel Summer’? Fans splurge on resale tickets as Taylor Swift tours Europe

The singer’s billion-dollar Eras tour has also led to price hikes in the hospitality industry as “swifties” from North America flock to Europe where tickets could cost as much as 80% less due to stricter consumer protection laws.

The high demand had thousands of fans scrambling to secure tickets, leaving many disappointed as venues were sold out within minutes.

Those who missed out now rely on ticket resale platforms, where prices can reach multiple times the face value, despite many countries regulating secondary market ticket sales to root out unfair practices.

Here are the upcoming European concerts and how much tickets cost in each city. IRELAND

June 28-30, Aviva Stadium Dublin

Capacity: 51,700

Face value ticket price: from 86 euros

Resale price: from 727 euros via Gigsberg NETHERLANDS

July 4-6, Johan Cruijff Arena Amsterdam

Capacity: 71,000

Face value ticket price: from 54.88 euros

Resale price: from 173 euros via Viagogo SWITZERLAND

July 9-10, Stadion Letzigrund Zürich

Capacity: 50,000

Face value ticket price: from 168 Swiss francs