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nichePublic previewPublished 26 May 2026

Buying concert tickets

The process of buying concert tickets is plagued by high and hidden fees, widespread scams, and a stressful experience due to bots and site instability. Despite a massive market and clear willingness to pay for live experiences, consumers face a lack of transparency and feel exploited by dominant players, creating significant pain points for fans and opportunities for innovative software solutions.

Score

8/10

Verdict

Strong Opportunity

Sources

64

Top public complaints

High and Hidden Fees

High

Prevalence of Scams and Fraud in Resale Markets

High

Difficulty and Stress of the Buying Process

High

Sample user voices

"I sold a pair of (expensive) concert tickets on Ticketmaster and it was so vague and contradictory when explaining how/when I would be paid after I sold my tickets. I was first under the impression I would be paid 2 weeks after the tickets sold, but also read something that said I would be paid within 7 days after the event. Well, I sold the tickets 6 months before the event, so didn’t get paid until over 6 months after I sold them. Such a dumb way to pay their sellers."

"The ONLY thing I dislike about Ticketmaster are their fees. There seems to be a fee for a lot of things, even when buying digital tickets."

Complaints

8

Voices

7

Gaps

6

Competitors

11

Sources

89

Ideas

3

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