Concerts news and trends

Gen Z Drives Travel Spending Surge for Live Events
Travel Payments // July 22, 2024

As young consumers look for meaningful, in-person experiences, more are traveling for ticketed events, driving vacation spending. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our...

U2 and the Las Vegas Sphere: The New Live Music Experience?
Innovation // October 28, 2023

From its early days riffing in the post-punk scene to belting out anthemic rock hits and embarking on experimental musical odysseys, Irish rock band U2 has consistently orchestrated a symphony of diverse sounds. Classics like “With or Without You,” “Sunday Bloody Sunday” and “Beautiful Day”...

Consumers Face ‘Funflation’ as Live Event Prices Surge
Economy // October 17, 2023

For many Americans, having fun has apparently become a source of financial stress. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today....

Spotify Tests Direct Ticket Sales
eCommerce // August 10, 2022

Streaming music service Spotify is making another venture into live music with plans to sell concert tickets directly to fans instead of linking to outside ticket companies. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...

Interviews & Exclusives
Gen Z Drives Travel Spending Surge for Live Events

July 22, 2024
As young consumers look for meaningful, in-person experiences, more are traveling for ticketed events, driving vacation spending. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today. By completing this form, you agree […]

Gaming The Odds Of The (Post Pandemic) Return Of Sports

April 21, 2020
The stands are almost empty. The die-hardest of the die-hard fans are sitting 12 feet apart, observing the mandatory three-chair spacing rule. The roar of the crowd piped in to amp up...

Quick Reads
StubHub Pledges to Leave UK Over Cap on Ticket Resale Prices

June 15, 2025
StubHub is reportedly threatening to leave the U.K. over a proposed cap on ticket-resale prices. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today. By completing this form, you agree to receive […]

Consumers Face ‘Funflation’ as Live Event Prices Surge

October 17, 2023
For many Americans, having fun has apparently become a source of financial stress. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...

Spotify Tests Direct Ticket Sales

August 10, 2022
Streaming music service Spotify is making another venture into live music with plans to sell concert tickets directly to fans instead of linking to outside ticket companies. Get the Full...

Pop Duo Chainsmokers to Give Away NFTs That Include Streaming Music Royalties

May 12, 2022
Pop act The Chainsmokers will release NFTs to give fans a piece of the streaming royalties from the new album “So Far So Good,” Bloomberg wrote Thursday (May 12). Get...