Why Beyoncé Fans Are Feeling Frustrated: The Ticket Buying Struggles for Cowboy Carter’s Tour

TEXAS — The BeyHive is buzzing! Fans are upset about the high prices for Beyoncé’s Cowboy Carter Tour tickets.

When presales started on Tuesday at noon, many fans encountered problems. They faced long waits, frustrating queues, and shocking prices once they got to the ticket map. Tickets, which originally ranged from $71 to $801, experienced a price surge due to Ticketmaster’s dynamic pricing.

This kind of pricing means that ticket prices change based on demand. As more people want tickets, prices go up. If sales are slow, the prices might drop to attract more buyers.

For Beyoncé’s tour, fans took to social media, expressing their anger about the ticket purchasing experience. Many felt frustrated after waiting patiently, only to be met with inflated prices. Ticketmaster UK’s managing director, Andrew Parson, stated that event organizers set the prices. He emphasized that Ticketmaster only displays prices based on what the organizers want, including all fees.

This situation echoes recent issues with other high-profile tours. For example, when Taylor Swift’s “Eras Tour” tickets went on sale in 2022, Ticketmaster crashed due to overwhelming demand. Fans were outraged, and both Ticketmaster and Swift had to apologize. This led to a lawsuit against Ticketmaster and its parent company, Live Nation, alleging they maintain a monopoly on concert ticket sales, resulting in higher prices and fewer options for fans and smaller promoters.

As concert ticket prices soar, fans are left wondering if they’ll ever see a more fair and accessible ticketing system. The discussion surrounding Ticketmaster’s practices continues, leaving many curious about future concerts and their ticketing experience.