Taylor Swift fans from the US travel to Amsterdam because tickets are too expensive

Taylor Swift fans are fed up with the high ticket prices for the pop sensation’s Era Tour and many can no longer afford it.

With prices for cheap seats starting at over $2,000, the domestic ticket market has become increasingly unaffordable. This has led to a growing trend known as “gig tripping”: fans traveling internationally to see their favorite artists at cheaper prices.

In the midst of this trend, US Swifties have decided to head to Amsterdam, where the “All Too Well” singer is scheduled to take the stage at the Johan Cruijff Arena over the next two nights. As of Friday afternoon, ticket prices for tonight’s show (July 5) start at $339.50 on StubHub and around $687 on Vivid Seats. Ticket prices for her July 6 show ranged from around $397 on StubHub to $415 on Ticket Club.

The concept of traveling for concerts is not entirely new, but has gained significant traction given the exploding prices in the US. According to a report by Skyscanner44% of U.S. travelers are willing to take short-haul flights to see their favorite artists, and 18% would even take long-haul flights for the experience.

These statistics are supported by United Airlines, which reported a 25% increase in flights to Lisbon, Portugal, where Swift performed on May 24 and 25, compared to last summer. In addition, there was a 45% increase in passenger numbers on United flights to Milan and Munich, where Swift is also scheduled to perform in July.

This phenomenon doesn’t just affect travel; it affects the global economy in a phenomenon dubbed “Swiftonomics.” A report from Barclays estimates that over a million fans will attend Swift’s 15 concerts in the UK, each spending around £848 ($1,080) on tickets, accommodation, food and other travel-related expenses.

In addition, the influx of fans travelling to concerts provides a significant boost to the local economy. The “I Can Do It With A Broken Heart” singer played at Wembley Stadium on June 21, 22 and 23 and will return for five more shows in August. In total, the eight performances are expected to bring £300 million (€355 million/$380 million) to the London economy.

After Amsterdam, Swift will perform two concerts at the Letzigrund Stadium in Zurich on July 9 and 10. From there, the singer will stop in various European cities, including Warsaw and Vienna, before returning to London on August 15 for her final five European performances.

After the end of the European tour, Swift is scheduled to return to North America, where she will perform multi-day tours in Miami, New Orleans, Indianapolis and Toronto before her final concert in Vancouver on December 8.

A full list of ticket purchasing options and Eras tour dates can be found below:

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The Eras Tour 2024 Dates

Friday, July 5th – Amsterdam, NED | Johan Cruijff Arena

Saturday, July 6 – Amsterdam, NED | Johan Cruijff Arena

Tuesday, July 9 – Zurich, SWI | Letzigrund Stadium

Wednesday, July 10 – Zurich, SWI | Letzigrund Stadium

Saturday, July 13 – Milan, IT | San Siro Stadium

Sunday, July 14 – Milan, IT | San Siro Stadium

Wednesday, July 17 – Gelsenkirchen, DE | Veltins-Arena

Thursday, July 18 – Gelsenkirchen, GER | Veltins-Arena

Friday, July 19 – Gelsenkirchen, DE | Veltins-Arena

Tuesday, July 23 – Hamburg, DE | Volksparkstadion

Wednesday, July 24 – Hamburg, DE | Volksparkstadion

Saturday, July 27 – Munich, DE | Olympiastadion

Sunday, July 28 – Munich, DE | Olympic Stadium

Thursday, August 1 – Warsaw, POL | National PGE

Friday, August 2nd – Warsaw, POL | National PGE

Saturday, August 3 – Warsaw, POL | PGE Narodowy

Thursday, August 8 – Vienna, AUS | Ernst-Happel-Stadion

Friday, August 9 – Vienna, AUS | Ernst-Happel-Stadion

Saturday, August 10 – Vienna, AUS | Ernst-Happel-Stadion

Thursday, August 15 – London, UK | Wembley Stadium

Friday, August 16 – London, UK | Wembley Stadium

Saturday, August 17 – London, UK | Wembley Stadium

North American dates 2024

Friday, October 18 – Miami, FL | Hard Rock Stadium

Saturday, October 19 – Miami, FL | Hard Rock Stadium

Sunday, October 20 – Miami, FL | Hard Rock Stadium

Friday, October 25 – New Orleans, LA | Caesars Superdome

Saturday, October 26 – New Orleans, LA | Caesars Superdome

Sunday, October 27 – New Orleans, LA | Caesars Superdome

Friday, November 1 – Indianapolis, IN | Lucas Oil Stadium

Saturday, November 2 – Indianapolis, IN | Lucas Oil Stadium

Sunday, November 3 – Indianapolis, IN | Lucas Oil Stadium

Thursday, November 14 – Toronto, ON | Rogers Centre

Friday, November 15 – Toronto, ON | Rogers Centre

Saturday, November 16 – Toronto, ON | Rogers Centre

Thursday, November 21 – Toronto, ON | Rogers Centre

Friday, November 22 – Toronto, ON | Rogers Centre

Saturday, November 23 – Toronto, ON | Rogers Centre

Friday, December 6 – Vancouver, BC | BC Place

Saturday, December 7 – Vancouver, BC | BC Place

Sunday, December 8 – Vancouver, BC | BC Place