Kendrick Lamar & SZA’s Tour Tops 2025's Most Expensive List
Which artists have the most expensive concert tickets in 2025? Kendrick Lamar & SZA lead the rankings, followed by Drake, Lana Del Rey, and more.
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A recent analysis of concert ticket prices for 2025 has revealed Kendrick Lamar and SZA’s Grand National Tour as the most expensive, with an average ticket price of $206.47. The study, conducted by Arka, examined ticket costs and public interest to determine the priciest and most in-demand tours of the year.
The ranking, based on average ticket prices, highlights the financial investment required for fans to attend concerts by top artists. The Grand National Tour leads, followed by Drake’s tour, which holds the second-highest average ticket price at $191. The third spot goes to Lana Del Rey, whose tour averages $187.89 per ticket.
Other high-priced tours include:
- Dua Lipa & Green Day – $186 (4th and 5th place, respectively)
- Blackpink – $185 (6th place)
- Gracie Abrams & Olivia Rodrigo – $181 (7th and 8th place, respectively)
- Billie Eilish – $179 (9th place)
- Coldplay – $173 (10th place)
While Kendrick Lamar and SZA’s tour ranks highest in ticket prices, it also sees the greatest online interest, with 4.2 million searches. Billie Eilish, despite ranking ninth in ticket price, recorded the highest ticket-related search volume at over 1.1 million, indicating strong fan interest.
Blackpink holds the third spot in search demand with 681,450 queries. Other notable search volumes include Coldplay (958,440), Drake (441,200), and Dua Lipa (232,980).
Global Tour Reach and Notable Highlights
- Green Day’s Saviors Tour stands out for its expansive global reach, covering four continents, including rare performances in Africa.
- Drake’s tour is confined to Australia and New Zealand, creating exclusivity that supports high ticket pricing.
- Olivia Rodrigo’s Guts World Tour focuses on Latin America and Europe, omitting North American dates for the analyzed period.
