TixInfo market report
US ticket prices in October 2026
7,029 events we track took place in October 2026. Across the 3,791 events still ahead at month end, the cheapest ticket fell a median 5% over the month (51% got cheaper, 23% dearer). For this month’s events, the cheapest ticket fell a median 16% between 30 days out and show day.
Data as of · published once, never revised
- Events that took place
- 7,029
- Price readings recorded
- 606,376
- 16,628 events, 31 of 31 days
- Same events, over the month
- −5%
- 3,791 events
- 30 days out → show day
- −16%
- 1,099 events
Did ticket prices go up or down in October 2026?
We compare each event with itself, from the first days of the month (from Thu, Oct 1) to its last recorded days (to Sat, Oct 31), for events that were still ahead at month end. Concerts: −4%, Sports: −8%, Comedy: −2%, Theater: 0%.
| Median change | Got cheaper (5%+) | Got dearer (5%+) | Events | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All events | −5% | 51% | 23% | 3,791 |
| Concerts | −4% | 49% | 27% | 1,138 |
| Sports | −8% | 56% | 19% | 1,894 |
| Comedy | −2% | 44% | 23% | 546 |
| Theater | 0% | 39% | 33% | 213 |
What did tickets cost for October 2026’s events?
The typical cheapest ticket in an event’s final week: concerts $75, sports $36, comedy $69, theater $89.
| Median get-in, final week | Events | |
|---|---|---|
| Concerts | $75 | 2,773 |
| Sports | $36 | 956 |
| Comedy | $69 | 1,130 |
| Theater | $89 | 2,170 |
| NFL | $113 | 59 |
| NBA | $28 | 152 |
| NHL | $46 | 211 |
| MLS | $21 | 85 |
| College football | $32 | 320 |
| College basketball | $17 | 76 |
What were the most expensive events of October 2026?
Freya Skye with Alex Sampson in Orlando (Tue, Oct 13) topped the month at a typical get-in price of $1,511 in its final week.
| Event | Median get-in, final week |
|---|---|
| Freya Skye with Alex SampsonHouse of Blues - Orlando · Orlando · Tue, Oct 13 | $1,511 |
| Billy Strings — Live at Tivoli Theatre - TNTivoli Theatre - TN · Chattanooga · Tue, Oct 20 | $1,299 |
| Desi Banks — Live at Bricktown Comedy Club - TulsaBricktown Comedy Club - Tulsa · Tulsa · Sat, Oct 24 | $1,219 |
| The Rocky Horror Picture Show - New OrleansMahalia Jackson Theater for the Performing Arts · New Orleans · Thu, Oct 29 | $1,191 |
| Taemin — K-ERA FestClimate Pledge Arena · Seattle · Sun, Oct 25 | $1,186 |
| Mason James — Live at The Lab at Zanies - NashvilleThe Lab at Zanies - Nashville · Nashville · Sat, Oct 31 | $1,185 |
| Marco Antonio Solis — Live at Yaamava Theater at Yaamava Resort and CasinoYaamava Theater at Yaamava Resort and Casino · Highland · Sat, Oct 10 | $1,181 |
| Mempho Music Festival (Friday Pass)Radians Amphitheater at Memphis Botanic Garden · Memphis · Fri, Oct 9 | $1,132 |
Which cities were the most expensive in October 2026?
Among the ten cities with the most events: Washington was the priciest ($113), Atlanta the cheapest ($62).
| City | Median get-in, final week | Events |
|---|---|---|
| Washington | $113 | 101 |
| New York | $107 | 570 |
| Las Vegas | $94 | 790 |
| Phoenix | $81 | 85 |
| Houston | $72 | 120 |
| Nashville | $70 | 125 |
| Los Angeles | $69 | 141 |
| Chicago | $68 | 196 |
| Boston | $63 | 103 |
| Atlanta | $62 | 132 |
Which events moved the most in October 2026?
Events still ahead at month end, cheapest ticket at the start of the month against its end. Each one was checked against its full price record so a one-off non-ticket listing cannot top the list.
Biggest rises
| Event | Start | End | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Sound of Music - CincinnatiProcter & Gamble Hall at Aronoff Center · Cincinnati · Sun, Nov 15 | $82.80 | $242.65 | +193% |
| Dave Matthews Band — Live at Amica Mutual PavilionAmica Mutual Pavilion · Providence · Mon, Nov 9 | $43 | $119 | +177% |
| Jeff Dunham — Live at Warner Theatre - PAWarner Theatre - PA · Erie · Fri, Nov 6 | $98.90 | $272.55 | +176% |
| Disney's Beauty and the Beast — Disney’s Beauty and the Beast - PortlandKeller Auditorium · Portland · Sat, Jan 9 | $78 | $205 | +163% |
| Capitals at PanthersAmerant Bank Arena · Sunrise · Wed, Feb 3 | $29 | $76 | +162% |
| Spurs at MagicKia Center · Orlando · Sat, Feb 13 | $26 | $65.55 | +152% |
Biggest drops
| Event | Start | End | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Georgia Tech at North CarolinaDean Smith Center · Chapel Hill · Sat, Feb 6 | $288 | $96 | −67% |
| Tom Segura — Live at Orpheum Theatre - WichitaOrpheum Theatre - Wichita · Wichita · Fri, Nov 13 | $89 | $30 | −66% |
| Purdue at Michigan StateJack Breslin Student Events Center · East Lansing · Sat, Jan 30 | $225 | $76 | −66% |
| Spring Training: Diamondbacks at DodgersCamelback Ranch · Phoenix · Sun, Mar 14 | $407.10 | $139.15 | −66% |
| Gracie Abrams with Rachel ChinouririOakland Arena · Oakland · Sun, Dec 6 | $96 | $33 | −66% |
| Michigan at Michigan StateJack Breslin Student Events Center · East Lansing · Fri, Feb 26 | $369 | $127 | −66% |
Did waiting pay off in October 2026?
From 30 days out to show day, the cheapest ticket fell a median 16% (1,099 events; 64% got cheaper). Over the final two weeks: −9% (2,282 events; 57% got cheaper, 36% dearer). The full research →
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How we measure this
Prices. The cheapest ticket listed for each event on our partner marketplaces, fees included where shown, recorded once a day. An event’s “final week” price is the median of its readings in the seven days up to the event.
Moves compare each event with itself, never one month’s set of events with another’s: the number of events we track grew from about 1,000 to 5,000 in August 2026, and a median across different events would have shown that growth as a price change. Hospitality and parking listings and postseason games whose matchup was not yet set are left out.
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