Tickets for all four shows went on sale and were anticipated to sell out quickly. Concerts in Cork and Kilkenny sold out within 90 minutes, while tickets for the Belfast and Dublin (Croke Park) gigs have not yet sold out.
Compared to his last performance in Northern Ireland in 2013, where tickets were priced from £55 and quickly sold out, this time Springsteen is performing to a larger crowd of about 40,000 people at Boucher Playing Fields in Belfast, with tickets priced at over £120 each. Some fans have expressed concerns about the high cost, given Springsteen's image as a working-class hero.
Despite criticisms of ticket prices and the open-air venue in Belfast, music commentator Ralph McLean praised Springsteen's performance and suggested that people may be cautious about spending money. He noted that many artists of Springsteen's caliber now charge over £100 per ticket to cover tour production costs.
While tickets for the Belfast show were still available at the time of the report, concerts in Cork and Kilkenny had sold out. The report also explores the factors contributing to the rising cost of concert tickets in Ireland, including inflation, increased production costs, and demand. The article highlights Springsteen's history of performing in Ireland and his dedicated fan base.
Bruce Springsteen's Irish shows are part of a European tour scheduled to kick off in May and conclude in July. The concerts are highly anticipated by fans of the legendary rock star, known for his energetic live performances.