Concert ticket prices have reached staggering heights in recent years, with some fans paying thousands of dollars to see their favorite artists live. This trend continues as Katy Perry prepares to bring her “The Lifetimes Tour” to Canada later this year, with stops in Vancouver, Edmonton, Winnipeg, Ottawa, Montreal, Quebec City, and Toronto.
A closer look at ticket prices reveals significant variations depending on the city, with some fans able to secure seats for under $100 while others face costs in the thousands.
Montreal: The most affordable tickets are in the 400-level of the Bell Centre, priced at $95.75.
- Vancouver: The most expensive ticket, a resale option, is listed at a jaw-dropping $12,650.
Here’s a breakdown of the cheapest available tickets for each Canadian stop on Perry’s tour, as of January 30 on Ticketmaster:
- Montreal: $95.75 (400-level)
- Ottawa: $96.80 (with American Express Card)
- Quebec City: $110.40 (resale, section 309)
- Toronto: $210.60 (resale, section 308)
- Winnipeg: $229.50 (with American Express Card)
- Edmonton: $338.10 (resale, section 223)
- Vancouver: $345.00 (resale, section 313)
Vancouver – July 22 at Rogers Arena
- Cheapest: $345.00 (resale, section 313)
- Floor General Admission: $436.99 (resale)
- Most Expensive: $12,650 (resale, section 315)
Edmonton – July 24 at Rogers Place
- Cheapest: $338.10 (resale, section 223)
- Floor General Admission: $430.10 (resale)
- Most Expensive: $2,875.00 (resale)
Winnipeg – July 26 at Canada Life Centre
- Cheapest: $229.50 (with American Express Card)
- Floor General Admission: $387.63
- Most Expensive: $1,774.13 (platinum, section 107)
Ottawa – July 29 at Canadian Tire Centre
- Cheapest: $96.80 (with American Express Card)
- Floor General Admission: $388.52
- Most Expensive: $1,170.00 (resale, 300-level)
Montreal – July 30 at Bell Centre
- Cheapest: $95.75 (400-level)
- Floor General Admission: $425.70
- Most Expensive: $1,175.70 (VIP experience)
Quebec City – August 1 at Centre Vidéotron
- Cheapest: $110.40 (resale, section 309)
- Floor General Admission: $409.34
- Most Expensive: $1,149.80 (platinum, section 112)
Toronto – August 5 at Scotiabank Arena
- Cheapest: $210.60 (resale, section 308)
- Floor General Admission: $608.40 (resale)
- Most Expensive: $8,190.00 (resale, section 119)
For fans willing to travel, attending a concert in a different city could lead to significant savings. For example, tickets in Montreal are nearly $200 cheaper than those in Toronto.
As concert ticket prices continue to rise, fans are increasingly forced to weigh their options carefully. Whether it’s opting for resale tickets, using credit card perks, or traveling to a different city, the cost of seeing Katy Perry live varies dramatically across Canada.