Resale ticket prices for Ed Sheeran‘s upcoming concert in Philadelphia have seen a sharp decline following the announcement that Macklemore is being dropped from the tour, TMZ reported. This shift comes as a pro-Palestine group in Philadelphia prepares to stage a protest outside the stadium where the performance is scheduled to take place this Saturday.
The data provided by TicketData shows that the get-in price for the Philadelphia show has dropped by 24% since Monday, moving from $126 down to $96. This specific drop is notable because it exceeds the typical price fluctuations observed during this tour. Across all remaining dates, resale prices have dipped by 11% since Monday. It is worth noting that every opening act for the tour has quit following the departure of Macklemore, who was removed after making pro-Palestine remarks.
While this drop might seem dramatic, a representative for TicketData points out that some cooling off in the days leading up to a concert is actually quite common for this specific tour. For the previous 17 shows, ticket prices fell by an average of 22% during the two weeks before the event.
Despite this established pattern, the current situation in Philadelphia is different
The representative admits that the decline in Philadelphia is clearly pushing the edge of what you would normally expect. They further noted, “I think it’s safe to say that any further decline today would be a strong sign that demand, and ticket prices, are falling by a newsworthy amount, at least for that show.”
The fact that the Philadelphia drop is outpacing the historical average for the tour suggests that there is more at play here than just the usual last-minute market adjustments.
A prominent pro-Palestine group in Philadelphia is expected to show up and protest outside the stadium on Saturday. It remains to be seen how the atmosphere at the venue will be affected by the combination of these protests and the reduced ticket demand.
Published: Sep 17, 2026 05:58 pm