U2 opens presales for its 2027 world tour with floor spots from about $160 and VIP packages up to $1,500. Bono says the band has little control over pricing but is willing to let wealthy fans pay top prices.
01Summary
- 01U2's 2027 world tour 'The Greatest Show on Earth' begins 23 Feb in Mexico City.
- 02Floor tickets in São Paulo cost R$790 (about $158), while Ultimate VIP packages reach R$7,547 (about $1,510).
- 03Bono said the band has 'very little' control over ticket prices but reserves the best seats as affordable options.
- 04A federal jury in Manhattan found Ticketmaster overcharged fans $1.72 per ticket and illegally maintained monopoly power in April.
- 05The band's 2023-24 Sphere residency had 60% of tickets under $300, with a no-transfer rule to prevent scalping.
02Why it matters
Ticket prices for major tours remain a flashpoint for fans, with U2's comments highlighting the limited influence artists say they have over costs and the role of resale platforms in driving up prices.
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