How Much Does the Average Person Spend on Concerts Yearly

Estimates based on aggregated fan-reported spending, venue pricing, and typical ticketing fees observed in 2024–2026.

Live music adds up faster than most people expect. If you attend 5–6 shows a year, spending around $1,000–$1,500 is normal, even without travel.

Where the Money Goes

Quick Math Examples

Casual fan (3 shows/year):

• Tickets + fees: $450
• Food/drinks: $150
• One shirt: $50
• Total: ~$650

Dedicated fan (15 shows/year):

• Tickets + fees: $2,300
• Food/drinks: $750
• Merch: $600
• Travel: $500-$1000+
• Total: $4,000-4,700+

Why Track Your Concert Spending?

Not to guilt yourself, live music is worth it. But understanding your investment helps you:

• Appreciate the value of experiences you've had
• Make intentional choices about where to splurge
• See patterns over time (are ticket prices creeping up? spending more on merch?)
• Justify the cost when someone asks "you spent how much on concerts?"

The problem is most people have no idea what they've actually spent. Receipts are scattered. Memory is unreliable. Years of spending disappear into the void.

The Solution: Track As You Go

Log ticket costs for each show and you'll build a clear picture of your concert investment over time—without digging through old emails or bank statements.

Further Reading

• How many concerts does the average person attend per year?
• How to track concerts you've been to
• Best gifts for concert lovers

See Your Real Concert Spending

The Concerts Remembered App lets you log ticket costs for every show and generates insights on your spending patterns over time. Finally know what live music actually costs you.

→ Download the Concert Tracking App