Top 5 Concert Tickets Of The Week (4/28)
April 28, 2014
Several big name artists will be performing across the U.S. this week, with the New Orleans Jazz Festival featuring hundreds of artists over the next two weekends. Other acts like pop princess Britney Spears, pianists John Legend and Ben Folds, and Foster the People will also be taking the stage during this week’s top concerts.
4/29/14 Foster the People / Avg. Price: $395.03 / Get-in: $40
After the release of their sophomore LP Supermodel last month, Foster the People have embarked on their “Foster Tour” and will hit the South Side Ballroom in Dallas, Texas Tuesday night. The band took the radio airwaves by storm with their hit single, “Pumped Up Kicks”, in 2011 and haven’t let up since. Average price for Dallas Foster the People tickets is $395.03 with a get-in price of $40, up 20% on the secondary market.
5/1/14 – 5/4 New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival – 2nd Weekend Pass / Avg. Price: $563.90 / Get-in: $563.90
The New Orleans Jazz Festival is known for its rich tradition of celebrating the South’s vibrant music and culture. With acts like Phish and Santana playing over the previous weekend, fans will get to see icons like Chaka Khan and Bruce Springsteen grace the stage this weekend. Those looking for a weekend pass, which will include every remaining festival date from May 1-4, will see the average price of a New Orleans Jazz Fest weekend pass go for $563.90. Any fan of the powerful cultural influence of the Louisiana Music scene is sure to have an incredible experience at this year’s Jazz Fest.
5/2/14 Britney Spears / Avg. Price: $390.99 / Get-in: $130
Britney Spears continues her 12-month residency at Las Vegas’ Planet Hollywood Resort this week and will play back-to-back shows this Friday andSaturday. Friday night’s show will feature no fluctuation in ticket price on the secondary market and average price for Friday Britney Spears tickets is $390.99 with a get-in price of $130.
5/2/14 Ben Folds / Avg. Price: $299.75 / Get-in: $238
Ben Folds carries his long and illustrious career into Nashville Friday night when he plays the Andrew Jackson Hall. Average price for Nashville Ben Folds tickets is $343.53 with a get-in price of $290. Watch Folds play classics like “The Luckiest” and “You Don’t Know Me” in Nashville this Friday.
5/4/14 John Legend / Avg. Price: $343.53 / Get-in: $290
With the release of his fourth studio album, Love in the Future, last September, John Legend has had an incredibly successful past few months. Legend has received enormous radio play with his hit, “All of Me”, and has been touring the U.S. since last month. Legend will stop at the Cullen Performance Hall in Houston this Sunday. Average price for Houston John Legend tickets is $343.53 with a get-in price of $290.
The lights will be bright when this week’s top performers take the stage. Head to TicketIQ.com for the best deals on each festival and artist’s upcoming shows.
