The eye-watering cost of top-tier tickets for Melbourne concerts
Desperate to see Coldplay, Pearl Jam, Olivia Rodrigo, Crowded House, Billie Eilish or any of the huge acts coming to Melbourne soon? If you’re willing to splash serious cash, you can still get a ticket.
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The eye-watering cost of top-tier tickets for popular music artists and bands coming to Melbourne has been revealed, with a seat at the Coldplay or Pearl Jam concerts later this year stinging the hip pockets of devoted fans nearly $1000.
Seeing Crowded House in style could set you back nearly $700 a ticket, while Billie Eilish tickets are going for between $400 and $600, and seats at Olivia Rodrigo’s highly anticipated concert for between $325 and $495.
Concert acquisition agency Chris Debenham is spruiking the high-end concert offerings, with some tickets including luxe extras such as pre-concert hospitality at a restaurant and others theatre and bar style seating, with food and drinks served before and throughout the session.
Here’s what’s on offer through the Chris Debenham agency if you’re desperate to see a show, have money to burn and want to rock in style — alone or with friends.
Iron Maiden at Rod Laver Arena on September 6 and 7
Luxury suite
Individual bookings for one or more guests
Private suite for 12 or 18 guests (pending availability)
Theatre and bar-style seating
Premium food served before and throughout the session
Beer, wine, soft drinks, water served throughout
Merchandise item (where applicable)
Service staff
Price – $495pp ($395pp for a group of 18 in a private suite)
Olivia Rodrigo at Rod Laver Arena on October 9, 10, 13 or 14
Luxury suite
Individual bookings for one or more guests
Private suites for 12 or 18 guests (pending availability)
Theatre and bar style seating
Premium food served before and throughout the session
Beer, wine, soft drinks, water served throughout
Merchandise item (where applicable)
Service staff
Price – $595pp
Ticket Only Options
General admission floor – $495pp
Level 1 arena seating – $445pp
Level 2 arena seating – $325pp
Coldplay at Marvel Stadium – October 30 & 31 and November 2 & 3
Hospitality option
Individual bookings for one or more guests
A-Reserve seating
Pre-concert hospitality at the stadium in a new luxury restaurant
Sit down shared dining with premium food served to the table
Cash bar for beverage purchases
Service staff
Price – $995pp
October 30 – Sold out
October 31 – 10 spots available
November 2 – Sold out
November 3 – 10 spots available
Take That at Rod Laver Arena on November 6
Luxury suite
Individual bookings for one or more guests
Private suite for 12 or 18 guests (pending availability)
Theatre and bar-style seating
Premium food served before and throughout the session
Beer, wine, soft drinks, water served throughout
Merchandise item (where applicable)
Service staff
Price – $495pp ($395pp for a group of 18 into a private suite
Pearl Jam at Marvel Stadium on November 16 & 18
Hospitality option
Individual Bookings for one or more guests
A Reserve Seating
Pre-concert hospitality at the stadium in a new luxury restaurant
Sit-down shared dining with premium food served to the table
Cash bar for beverage purchases
Service staff
Price – $895pp
Availability:
November 16 – Sold out
November 18 – 20 spots available
The Kid Laroi at Rod Laver Arena on November 29 & 30
Luxury suite
Individual bookings for one or more guests
Private suite for 12 or 18 guests (pending availability)
Theatre and bar Style seating
Premium food served before and throughout the session
Beer, wine, soft drinks, water served throughout
Merchandise item (where applicable)
Service staff
Price – $495pp
Crowded Houseat Rod Laver Arena on December 10
Luxury suite
Individual bookings for one or more guests
Private suite for 12 or 18 guests (pending availability)
Theatre and bar Style seating
Premium food served before and throughout the session
Beer, wine, soft drinks, water served throughout
Merchandise item (where applicable)
Service staff
Price – $695pp
Billie Eilish at Rod Laver Arena – March 4, 5, 7 or 8
Luxury suite
Individual Bookings for 1 or more guests
Private Suites for 12 or 18 guests (pending availability)
Theatre and Bar Style seating
Premium food served before and throughout the session
Beer, wine, soft drinks, water served throughout
Merchandise item (where applicable)
Service staff
Price – $695pp
Ticket only options:
Level 1 arena seating – $595pp
Level 2 arena seating – $395pp
General admission floor – $495pp
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