Paul McCartney’s 2025 “Got Back” tour has sparked significant backlash from fans due to exorbitant ticket prices, with many expressing frustration over the high costs and the ticketing process. Here’s a detailed overview of the reasons behind fans’ dissatisfaction:
High Ticket Prices and Dynamic Pricing:
Fans have reported ticket prices ranging from $150 to over $4,000, with upper-level or nosebleed seats often starting at $400–$600 and floor seats reaching $1,000–$5,000, depending on the venue and ticket type (general admission, VIP, or resale). For example, in Hamilton at TD Coliseum, the cheapest ticket was $409 for upper bowl seats, while top-tier tickets neared $5,000.
Ticketmaster’s use of “dynamic pricing,” which adjusts prices based on demand, has been a major point of contention. Fans argue this practice inflates costs, making tickets unaffordable for many. One X user described paying $622 for a Section 317 ticket and another reported $3,252 for two floor seats at the opposite end of a stadium.
The pricing model has been compared to the “Beatlemania version” of Taylor Swift’s 2023 Eras Tour ticketing debacle, with fans feeling priced out of seeing a living legend.
The presale process, which began on July 15, 2025, was marred by long virtual queues, with over 200,000 people waiting for some shows, like the Buffalo concert at KeyBank Center, and wait times exceeding 90 minutes. Fans reported technical issues, such as Ticketmaster flagging them as bots or rejecting purchases due to VPN use or rapid typing.
Even with presale codes, many fans found only high-priced “platinum” tickets available, starting at $800–$1,258 for some venues, while cheaper tickets (e.g., $38 for upper rows) sold out instantly.
General sale tickets, available from July 18, 2025, didn’t alleviate the issue, as prices remained high, and availability was limited. Some fans reported being unable to complete purchases due to system errors or tickets disappearing from carts.
Many fans expressed disappointment on platforms like X and Reddit, noting that McCartney’s ticket prices were significantly higher than in previous tours.