Ticketmaster plays down ‘blue dot fever’ as fans rebel against eye-watering ticket pricesThe rising price of going on tour for artists is colliding with sky-high ticket prices for fans — leading to canceled shows and disappointment all around.Post Malone; Zayn Malik; Meghan Trainor.Getty ImagesMay 7, 2026, 3:19 PM EDTA slew of high-profile concert tour date cancellations this spring is raising questions about market exhaustion in the live entertainment business, as production costs spiral and fans grow weary of eye-watering ticket prices. Just a moment.We are getting your experience ready.