Fans spend big on resale tickets as Taylor Swift tours Europe

June 27 – Some ticket resellers are looking to make a quick buck when American pop star Taylor Swift performs more than 40 concerts in 18 cities across Europe this summer.

The singer’s billion-dollar “Eras” tour has also led to price increases in the hotel and restaurant industry as many tourists from North America flock to Europe, where tickets could be up to 80 percent cheaper due to stricter consumer protection laws.

Due to high demand, thousands of fans tried desperately to get tickets, but many were disappointed as venues sold out within minutes.

Those who missed out now have to rely on ticket resale platforms, where prices can reach several times face value, although many countries regulate secondary market ticket sales to stamp out unfair practices.

Here are the upcoming European concerts and how much the tickets cost in each city. IRELAND

28-30 June, Aviva Stadium Dublin

Capacity: 51,700

Face value ticket price: from 86 euros

Resale price: from 727 euros via Gigsberg NETHERLANDS

4-6 July, Johan Cruijff Arena Amsterdam

Capacity: 71,000

Face value ticket price: from 54.88 euros

Resale price: from 173 euros via Viagogo SWITZERLAND

9–10 July, Letzigrund Stadium Zurich

Capacity: 50,000

Ticket price: from 168 francs

Resale price: from 609 euros via Viagogo ITALY

13 – 14 July, San Siro Stadium Milan

Capacity: 75,817

Face value ticket price: from 63.25 euros

Resale price: from 711 euros via Viagogo GERMANY

17-19 July, Veltins-Arena Gelsenkirchen

Capacity: 70,000

Face value ticket price: from 114 euros

Resale price: from 409 euros via Viagogo

23–24 July, Volksparkstadion Hamburg

Capacity: 57,000

Face value ticket price: from 100 euros

Resale price: from 473 euros via Viagogo

27–28 July, Olympic Stadium Munich

Capacity: 77,337

Face value ticket price: from 77 euros

Resale price: from 594 euros via Viagogo POLAND

1.–3. Aug., Kazimierz Górski National Stadium Warsaw

Capacity: 80,000

Ticket face value: from 199 zloty

Resale price: from 350 Euro via Gigsberg AUSTRIA

8-10 Aug., Ernst Happel Stadium Vienna

Capacity: 54,000

Face value ticket price: from 69.40 euros

Resale price: from 474 euros via Viagogo

GREAT BRITAIN

15-17 Aug., Wembley Stadium London

Capacity: 90,000

Ticket face value: from 59 pounds

Resale price: from 507 euros via Viagogo

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