
Chris Stapleton’s added US tour dates hit the sweet spot, resale soaring past £300 for key cities like LA.
George Strait announced two Texas concerts, and demand surged immediately. With over 120 million records sold worldwide, he remained one of the best-selling and most respected figures in country music. Fans moved quickly once tickets opened, especially for lower price tiers. Those who secured early retail seats benefitted from massive resale premiums, with many listings clearing £225+ within hours. As expected from a rare Strait performance, resale remained strong across all tiers.
Retail pricing began at around £45, creating huge profit margins.
Both Texas shows experienced rapid sell-outs due to George Strait’s elite fanbase.
Resale spiked on major ticket platforms, moving comfortably at £225+ per ticket.
High-tier seats pushed well beyond that, showing consistent international demand.
Rare shows from legacy artists like Strait historically appreciate further closer to the event date.
18/09/2025
George Strait announced two Texas shows, triggering immediate online buzz.
20/09/2025
10 AM CST - Tickets sold out quickly, with the lowest price tiers disappearing in minutes.
20/09/2025
20–21 September 2025 - Resale hit £225+ per ticket on US and international platforms.
29/09/2025
Prices stabilised at strong premiums as fans across the world competed for seats.

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This flip demonstrated why legacy artists with rare tour dates remain some of the best opportunities in the ticketing space. George Strait’s influence in country music drove exceptional demand, and even the mid-tier seats produced huge margins. For resellers, securing early access provided some of the highest percentage returns of the season. With only two Texas shows scheduled, these tickets remained premium assets long after the general sale ended.

Chris Stapleton’s added US tour dates hit the sweet spot, resale soaring past £300 for key cities like LA.

Alan Jackson’s farewell show went out exactly like his career, legendary. Tickets sold out instantly and resold for double before fans even hit checkout.