Joshua Goldman
Joshua Goldman
min read · September 14, 2025 · Entertainment

'Bothered' Ariana Grande Tackles Ticket Scalpers Head-On for Sold-Out Tour

Ariana Grande said she was 'bothered' after her Eternal Sunshine tour sold out within minutes and scalpers were already attempting to resell tickets with hiked-up prices

Ariana Grande's Tour Tickets Sell Out in Minutes, Leaving Fans Scrambling for Resale Options

It looks like Ariana Grande is facing a major crisis on her hands! The pop superstar's highly anticipated Eternal Sunshine tour has sold out within minutes of going on sale, leaving fans frustrated and desperate to score tickets. But it's not just the sell-out that's got everyone buzzing - it's the exorbitant prices being charged by ticket resellers that are really causing concern.

Ariana, 32, took to her Instagram Story to address the issue, revealing that she's been "bothered" by the whole situation. And it's easy to see why - with some resale tickets being priced at over 10 times their face value! The usually calm and collected singer-songwriter was seen venting about the issue on social media, telling her fans that she's been "fighting for a solution" so they can get their hands on tickets without breaking the bank.

On Saturday morning, she shared a post and wrote: 'hi my angels, i have been on set all week but i wanted to let you know that what's been happening with the secondary ticket resellers has been brought to my attention'

But what's really going on behind the scenes? Sources close to Ariana reveal that she's been working tirelessly with her team to find a way to stop ticket touts from profiteering off her fans. The singer has opted out of dynamic pricing for her shows, which means prices are set in advance and won't increase based on demand. But despite this consumer-friendly move, Ticketmaster options have sold out fast, leaving fans forced to explore resale options.

And let's be real - those resale options are looking pretty sketchy right now. With some third-party retailers charging eye-watering prices for tickets, it's clear that Ariana's fans are being taken advantage of. The singer has assured her devoted followers that she's doing everything in her power to prevent this from happening, but it remains to be seen how successful she'll be.

This isn't the only thing on Ariana's plate right now - with a packed schedule of movies and music projects keeping her busy, the singer is also preparing for the release of her upcoming film Wicked: For Good. She's set to star alongside Josh Gad in an adaptation of Dr. Seuss's Oh, the Places You'll Go!, which promises to be a thrilling adventure.

She said she was 'incredibly bothered by it' and is 'fighting for a solution' in her message to her fans; pictured May 2024 in New York City

So will Ariana be able to sort out the ticket mess and get her fans the tickets they deserve? Only time will tell - but one thing's for sure: with her fierce dedication to her fans and her unwavering commitment to fairness, she's going to give it her all. As the singer herself said in a recent Instagram post: "I hear you and hopefully, we will be able to get more of these tickets into your hands instead of theirs. It's not right."

Ariana's Troubled Tour Tickets: A Breakdown

  • The Eternal Sunshine tour has sold out within minutes of going on sale.
  • Fans are being forced to explore resale options, which are being charged at exorbitant prices (some tickets are being priced at over 10 times face value).
  • Ariana Grande has opted out of dynamic pricing for her shows, meaning prices won't increase based on demand.
  • The singer has assured fans that she's "fighting for a solution" to get more tickets into their hands rather than those of ticket touts.

Her comments come about third party retailers come after tickets for her 36 shows next year, including the additional dates she added earlier this week, sold out nearly instantly and what's left are now only available via resale with a staggering upcharge; pictured February in Los Angeles

Ariana's Upcoming Projects

  • The Eternal Sunshine tour (sold-out, unfortunately!)
  • Wicked: For Good sequel (set to premiere on November 21)
  • Oh, the Places You'll Go! adaptation (starring Ariana Grande and Josh Gad)

Stay tuned for more updates on Ariana Grande's tour tickets - we'll be keeping a close eye on this developing story!

(Originally published in The Scholarly Note)