Kid Rock’s ‘Freedom 250’ Tour Features $5,000 First-Class Tickets Amidst Anti-Scalping Efforts
Kid Rock is offering “First Class Seats” for up to $5,000 for his upcoming ‘Freedom 250’ tour, sparking debate among fans given his recent advocacy against high ticket prices and scalping.
Tour Dates and Ticket Pricing
The ‘Freedom 250’ tour kicks off on May 1st in Dallas, Texas, and includes ten shows across North America. According to listings on Ticketmaster, ticket prices vary significantly based on seating location:
- First Row: $5,000
- Second Row: $4,000
- Third Row: $3,000
- Fourth Row: $2,000
- Fifth Row: $1,000
- Floor Seats: $200 – $500 (depending on proximity to the stage)
Tour Schedule
Here’s a complete list of the tour dates:
- May 1 – Dallas, TX – Dos Equis Pavilion
- May 8 – Raleigh, NC – Coastal Credit Union Music Park
- May 9 – Charlotte, NC – Truliant Amphitheater
- May 15 – Maryland Heights, MO – Hollywood Casino Amphitheater
- May 16 – Tinley Park, IL – Credit Union 1 Amphitheatre
- May 30 – Tampa, FL – MIDFLORIDA Credit Union Amphitheatre
- June 5 – Holmdel, NJ – PNC Bank Arts Center
- June 6 – Mansfield, MA – Xfinity Center
- June 19 – Noblesville, IN – Ruoff Music Center
- June 20 – Burgettstown, PA – The Pavilion at Star Lake
Combating Ticket Scalping with Ticketmaster’s Face Value Exchange
Despite the high prices for premium seats, Kid Rock is actively working to combat ticket scalping through a partnership with Live Nation and Ticketmaster. The tour is utilizing Ticketmaster’s Face Value Exchange policy, which allows tickets to be resold only at their original price, including fees and taxes [Kid Rock Official Website]. This initiative follows Kid Rock’s recent testimony before Congress regarding concerns about the live music ticketing ecosystem [Society of Rock].
As Kid Rock stated on social media, ticket transfers will be disabled in most markets to prevent resale on third-party sites [Society of Rock].
Official Ticket Source
Fans are advised to purchase tickets exclusively through Ticketmaster to ensure validity [Kid Rock Official Website]. Kid Rock has warned that tickets purchased from other sources may not be guaranteed.
Mobile Ticket Access
Scannable mobile tickets will be available approximately 48 hours before each event through the Ticketmaster App [Ticketmaster Help].