Adele’s foray into Munich with a series of performances scheduled for August has stirred a bit of a tempest in a teapot among her legion of fans, primarily over the sticker shock of ticket prices. Apparently, the affordable seats were snapped up faster than you can say “Someone Like You,” leaving only the pricier options available. This situation has some fans wondering if Adele’s financial advisors have mistaken her concert for an auction house, where the highest bidder gets to bask in the glory of her vocal range.
Adele, who’s been laying low on the European tour front since 2016, announced this series of concerts with a splash, aiming to make a grand re-entry. The announcement was met with excitement that quickly turned into dismay for some, as fans faced the reality of forking out a small fortune for the privilege of live music.
Critics and fans alike took to social media to air their grievances, with comments ranging from “Does Adele really need more money?” to direct pleas for her to have a word with her team about the Munich prices. It seems the concept of “budget-friendly” got lost in translation somewhere between the announcement and the ticket sales.
The cheapest tickets spotted on resale sites were going for about £139, which might get you a seat where Adele appears roughly the size of an ant. Official ticketing platforms like Ticketmaster and Eventim showed platinum tickets starting at €199, with prices fluctuating faster than Adele’s octave range. For those dedicated enough to consider remortgaging their homes for a better view, VIP tickets skyrocketed to eye-watering amounts.
Despite the uproar, the demand for Adele’s Munich concerts remains high, highlighting the timeless dilemma of supply and demand. Fans are left weighing their devotion against their wallets, in a financial tug-of-war that tests the limits of fandom.
LADbible reached out to Adele’s camp for a response to the mounting criticism, but as of now, it seems the singer’s representatives are as elusive as affordable tickets to her show. As the saga unfolds, one thing is clear: Adele’s return to the European stage is as eagerly anticipated as it is financially daunting for some of her fans.
