Concertgoers Increasingly Rely on Debt too Attend Shows, Study Finds
Lima, Peru – September 20, 2025 – A recent study reveals that 24% of concert attendees in Peru are now borrowing money to purchase tickets, highlighting a growing trend of financial strain among music fans. The findings underscore the increasing cost of live entertainment and its impact on personal finances, especially as international acts announce tours and local events resume post-pandemic.
The research, conducted [details of study origin/methodology not provided in source], indicates a significant rise in debt-fueled concertgoing. This practice poses risks to individuals and raises questions about the affordability of cultural experiences. Experts suggest rising ticket prices, coupled with broader economic pressures, are driving fans to seek credit or loans to avoid missing out on desired events. The study’s release comes amid announcements of upcoming performances by artists like Iron Maiden, scheduled to return in 2026 with expanded regional dates, and follows recent sanctions against concert producers-such as the one involving Luis Fonsi and Foreigner performances in Lima-for failing to provide promised refunds.
The trend is particularly concerning given recent instances of consumer complaints regarding ticket sales and event cancellations. INDECOPI, Peru’s consumer protection agency, recently sanctioned a concert producer for failing to issue refunds for a Lima concert, ordering reimbursements for affected ticket holders. This situation, combined with the financial pressures revealed by the study, paints a picture of a live music landscape where accessibility is increasingly limited by economic factors.
