The Official 2026 Tour Rumor Thread

GlowGirl

ekwipt said:

Big problem with going back to a fully seated floor is the way the ticketing landscape has changed. 95% of that GA space would likely be “premium” and priced at $500-2000. Be careful what you wish for. 

For sure!!

mcgruff10

ekwipt said:

Big problem with going back to a fully seated floor is the way the ticketing landscape has changed. 95% of that GA space would likely be “premium” and priced at $500-2000. Be careful what you wish for. 

You don't know that.  

ekwipt

mcgruff10 said:

ekwipt said:

Big problem with going back to a fully seated floor is the way the ticketing landscape has changed. 95% of that GA space would likely be “premium” and priced at $500-2000. Be careful what you wish for. 

You don't know that.  

Look at every other major show with a seated floor the last couple years. They’ve all been that way. Nothing is ever certain but the evidence suggests this is how it would look. 

Bart.niessen

ekwipt said:

mcgruff10 said:

ekwipt said:

Big problem with going back to a fully seated floor is the way the ticketing landscape has changed. 95% of that GA space would likely be “premium” and priced at $500-2000. Be careful what you wish for. 

You don't know that.  

Look at every other major show with a seated floor the last couple years. They’ve all been that way. Nothing is ever certain but the evidence suggests this is how it would look. 

You’ll get ‘golden circle’ seats, lets say the first 30 rows for premium prices for sure..

pjl44

ekwipt said:

Big problem with going back to a fully seated floor is the way the ticketing landscape has changed. 95% of that GA space would likely be “premium” and priced at $500-2000. Be careful what you wish for. 

In this scenario those are Ten Club seats and if they're looking to charge premium prices they could do that the same with GA

JG242853

on2legs said:

JG242853 said:

MB30816 said:

JG242853 said:

Its hard for me to believe people are advocating for no pit but each to their own.  The pit experience is far more lively, with a much more intense experience. Especially up front.  And yes, the payment is you need to stand for a while. You need stamina to handle it. It's not for everyone. Whenever I get pit I feel blessed. 

I was at the  Slide Away festival in Brooklyn a few weeks back.  The band I was there to see was Hum, and they came on at 11:15!  I'm used to Pearl Jam where that signals the end of the night. Plus, I'm a Dad of two so there's no sleeping in for me the next morning on weekends to rest up.  But I was so energized by the GA crowd, and they were refreshingly mostly quite young. It reminded me of what a great GA crowd can add to the show, and the band really fed off the energy.  

It's quite common for people to be physically unable to attend a PJ show in the pit for a wide variety of reasons. It's quite obvious that many of you have never thought about it from this perspective, so I encourage you to consider other opinions.

Aaaand thats why I said its not for everyone.  

But that's the magic of seats.  They are for everyone.  

Hey thats fair! For that one guy - yes obviously handicap accessible is 100% legit and I want to believe the band and venues think about this, and maybe it deserves more thought for being right up front.  

All that said (handicap aside) - I simply cannot imagine being front row at PJ and sitting down for any part of the show. Maybe an exception is like an extremely intimate acoustic performance or something... But if I'm front row, or tenth row, or anywhere down up front I gotta stand. Im way too excited.  

mr bungle

pjl44 said:

ekwipt said:

Big problem with going back to a fully seated floor is the way the ticketing landscape has changed. 95% of that GA space would likely be “premium” and priced at $500-2000. Be careful what you wish for. 

In this scenario those are Ten Club seats and if they're looking to charge premium prices they could do that the same with GA

Most would be 10c seats and sold to members at face value.  The 10% of seats that Ticketmaster holds on to would DEFINITELY be PJ premium.  

Not having GA would be a net loss for 10c members as far as access and affordability

RatherStarved

I’m not a GA person myself but I kind of like that they have it.  Once in a while I might dabble, but the energy in the pit section is kind of symbiotic with the band and it creates a better vibe for the show.  I also have friends who love the pit experience and I’m the type of person who is happy for his friends when they’re happy.  I’m usually content with a decent reserve seat and a chill experience.  

pjl44

mr bungle said:

pjl44 said:

ekwipt said:

Big problem with going back to a fully seated floor is the way the ticketing landscape has changed. 95% of that GA space would likely be “premium” and priced at $500-2000. Be careful what you wish for. 

In this scenario those are Ten Club seats and if they're looking to charge premium prices they could do that the same with GA

Most would be 10c seats and sold to members at face value.  The 10% of seats that Ticketmaster holds on to would DEFINITELY be PJ premium.  

Not having GA would be a net loss for 10c members as far as access and affordability

Then the issue here would be more good seats being held back by TM not the relative pricing of GA vs. seats

vedpunk

There are handicap sections and special seating for a reason.  No need to overcomplicate this.   At the end of the day, it's a rock show.  GA brings the energy and an opportunity for newer fans to enjoy an up close experience.

TenDays

ekwipt said:

Big problem with going back to a fully seated floor is the way the ticketing landscape has changed. 95% of that GA space would likely be “premium” and priced at $500-2000. Be careful what you wish for. 

How much have GA tickets been the last few years?

mcgruff10

vedpunk said:

There are handicap sections and special seating for a reason.  No need to overcomplicate this.   At the end of the day, it's a rock show.  GA brings the energy and an opportunity for newer fans to enjoy an up close experience.

PJ rocked pretty hard from 1998-2011 with seats on the floor.  I brought a lot of new fans on the floor with me and they absolutely loved it.  

GlowGirl

TenDays said:

ekwipt said:

Big problem with going back to a fully seated floor is the way the ticketing landscape has changed. 95% of that GA space would likely be “premium” and priced at $500-2000. Be careful what you wish for. 

How much have GA tickets been the last few years?

So far, Pearl Jam hasn't really used tier pricing. So, GA is the same price as the other seats in the venue. The exception is the the 10% of seats that TM charges as premium. GA is not included in that. 

spankyMP

TenDays said:

ekwipt said:

Big problem with going back to a fully seated floor is the way the ticketing landscape has changed. 95% of that GA space would likely be “premium” and priced at $500-2000. Be careful what you wish for. 

How much have GA tickets been the last few years?

$175 to $185 ish per ticket depending on venue.

Vedd Hedd

Abe Froman said:

Gern Blansten said:

they did no pit for the 2010 tour....that was great

there was a random draw for 1st or 10th row then seniority took over

I pulled 10th row for Columbus and Noblesville....it was really nice being that close but not smashed up against people

Those were my favorite years of going to PJ.  The anticipation of picking up your 10C tickets from the box office the day of the show and finding out your seats was the best.  

This. I really enjoyed those days as well. Pulled First Row for Virginia Beach, right in front of Jeff. Was so pumped realizing what had just happened.

D-Rod

RatherStarved said:

I’m not a GA person myself but I kind of like that they have it.  Once in a while I might dabble, but the energy in the pit section is kind of symbiotic with the band and it creates a better vibe for the show.  I also have friends who love the pit experience and I’m the type of person who is happy for his friends when they’re happy.  I’m usually content with a decent reserve seat and a chill experience.  

Well if your happy with my happiness, that makes me happy.   Thank you Ken 

TenDays

GlowGirl said:

TenDays said:

ekwipt said:

Big problem with going back to a fully seated floor is the way the ticketing landscape has changed. 95% of that GA space would likely be “premium” and priced at $500-2000. Be careful what you wish for. 

How much have GA tickets been the last few years?

So far, Pearl Jam hasn't really used tier pricing. So, GA is the same price as the other seats in the venue. The exception is the the 10% of seats that TM charges as premium. GA is not included in that. 

The whole arena is the same price?! That's cool 😎 

aisleseats

TenDays said:

GlowGirl said:

TenDays said:

ekwipt said:

Big problem with going back to a fully seated floor is the way the ticketing landscape has changed. 95% of that GA space would likely be “premium” and priced at $500-2000. Be careful what you wish for. 

How much have GA tickets been the last few years?

So far, Pearl Jam hasn't really used tier pricing. So, GA is the same price as the other seats in the venue. The exception is the the 10% of seats that TM charges as premium. GA is not included in that. 

The whole arena is the same price?! That's cool 😎 

Not if you end up in the back of the upper deck.

Lost In Ohio

Gern Blansten said:

they did no pit for the 2010 tour....that was great

there was a random draw for 1st or 10th row then seniority took over

I pulled 10th row for Columbus and Noblesville....it was really nice being that close but not smashed up against people

IIRC, Wrigley 2013 was the first US non-festival with a pit since 1998.

Lost In Ohio

ekwipt said:

Big problem with going back to a fully seated floor is the way the ticketing landscape has changed. 95% of that GA space would likely be “premium” and priced at $500-2000. Be careful what you wish for. 

OTOH, if those premium seats included extra crap, it might be worth it.

$600-$1000 for a ticket, a poster, a digital download coupon from Nugs and early admission to the venue?

Lots of people might be tempted.

Include a private bar area with appetizers and two drink tickets (soft drinks, beer/wine and well drinks) and it's even better.


$1000 for a ticket in the first few rows (including side stage), a poster, digital download, early admission, and private bar that includes two drinks?

How much extra would you be paying to avoid the merch line and get two drinks to do so? $800 or so? It'd be a flippers' paradise. That's the downside.