Survey: Fans Shake off High Ticket Prices | LendingTree

With concert season in full swing, live music fans are grappling with the ticket industry.According to the latest LendingTree survey of nearly 2,000 U.S. consumers, 41% of concert hopefuls say they regret overspending for a show — and 71% have opted out of seeing their favorite performer because of exorbitant ticket prices.We asked consumers about their ticket price limits, buyer’s remorse and the financial strains associated with attending live music shows. Here’s what we found.On this pageKey findings65% of Americans plan to or want to attend a concert or festival this summer or fallHigh ticket costs, resale prices leading concertgoers to opt out of showsMusic fans plan to spend an average of $795 on concert expenses — which may mean taking on debtConcertgoers are leaning on card perks to help offset debt (plus additional expert tips)MethodologyKey findingsConcertgoers may have bad blood with the ticket industry, but love for the music is letting the good times roll. 65% of Americans...