How to Spend Less on Your Concert Going Experience
There’s no question about it, concert tickets cost more than ever. Nine out of ten people think so. There was a time when you could see a show without having to do some deep thinking to make sure it was a responsible financial decision.
However, we’re certainly not going to stop seeing the bands and artists we love. If money is an issue we’re just going to have to find other ways to save cash when attending a concert.
I have a couple of Swifties in my family, and tickets for Taylor were what many consider ridiculous and outrageous, and refused to pay the price despite desperately wanting to go.
Some people flew to other countries to see her because it was cheaper. However, that plan poses a higher financial risk if the show is postponed or canceled.
Unfortunately, those who flew to Vienna, Austria to see Tay learned this the hard way when they received news of the cancellation due to a threat of a terrorist attack after their plane had already landed.
We figured out how to make the price work, but not before some serious budgeting to make sure they would enjoy the show without feeling guilty about what we spent on the tickets.
A survey by CouponCabin reveals that many concertgoers are doing the same thing, taking it a step further to make the day a more economical experience.
According to the poll, thirty-six percent say they plan to spend up to five hundred bucks to see the artists they love in the coming year. However, they are cutting back on other concert-going expenses.
Ways to Save on Concerts with High Ticket Prices
More than half say they will not spend the high price on food and merch at the show. Some say they plan to avoid going to dinner beforehand or for drinks afterward to save money.
There’s also the option of resisting the temptation to purchase a new outfit for the show. It is fun to dress up, but many people take solace in the thought that the band doesn’t care what you wear.
The survey revealed a surprising fact, most spent less than a C-note on seats last year. If you combine that with saving a couple hundred bucks on the aforementioned extra spending, it can be a fun and economical experience.