Concerts these days ain't cheap. But these four in particular are outrageous. It's not the artists' fault. It's the laws of supply and demand. Back in the day, shady ticket scalpers would jack prices up but now they're online. Those web sites tack on their own fees so if a show is sold out, the face value of the tickets mean nothing. The "get in price" for a seat way up near top of the arena can go for as much $600 in 2019! Which shows are the most expensive?
#4: Phil Collins
(Photo by Mark Mainz/Getty Images)Against all odds, Phil has gone back to playing the mega hits he avoided playing for a long time. The "Not Dead Yet" tour comes to Amalie Arena in September. The nosebleeds for this one are selling for about $175 before fees. The best seats in the front row have a $3,000 asking price.
#3: Queen + Adam Lambert
(Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images)Another farewell concert. This will be Queen's last performance in Tampa. Freddie Mercury's spot will be taken by American Idol winner Adam Lambert. Get in prices have been as much as $500 over the past few months but now that we're getting closer to the show, that price has dropped to about $250. A floor seat near the stage will set you back about $1,000.
#2: Elton John
(Photo by Larry Busacca/Getty Images for Island Records)It's not a big surprise this one almost topped the list. It's the last time you'll get to See Elton John in Tampa and prices reflect that. The get in price is $600 BEFORE fees are added. This is actually a rescheduled show after an ear infection. He was supposed to do an Orlando show that week too. Fans were already in their seats when it was announced that show would be postponed. They say Elton was actually in the venue, but doctors said he shouldn't perform. If you want one of the best seats in the house for this show, get ready to pay over $5,000 for a front row seat in Section 3.
#1: Keith Urban
(Photo by Larry Busacca/Getty Images)Want to be there when the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel opens their brand new concert venue? Keith Urban concerts are always a hot ticket, but this one is the toughest one in town to get. The get in price of $850 (again, without fees) is steep. But the tickets closer to the stage are selling for almost twice that on the reseller sites.
