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:
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.
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.