There was shock earlier this year when it was revealed that a front row spot to see Beyonce at Edinburgh’s Murrayfield Stadium would cost an eye-watering £2,400.
While that example is extreme it’s true that – like most things – the price of gig tickets has soared in recent years.
Securing a place to see your favourite band or singer is often now a significant outlay, but there are still bargains to be had – for instance Paul Heaton and Jacqui Abbott recently capped the price of tickets for their recent concert at Glasgow Hydro venue at just £30.
Other venues and artists are also battling to keep the cost even lower for music fans.
Here are 10 great gigs across Scotland where you’ll get change from £25 (including the dreaded booking fees) when bagging a ticket.
9. Yard Act - £24
Gigs at the famous Barrowlands aren't always as expensive as you think they are going to be. Yard Act were one of the most talked about bands of 2022 and are playing their first show at the iconic Glasgow venue on Friday, April 28, for £24 a ticket. Photo: Contributed
10. Franz Nicolay - £10
Just a tenner to see one of the founder members of The Hold Steady seems like a bargain. Franz Nicolay is playing Glasgow's Mono on Saturday, March 18 - a venue that also has its own record shop (the much loved Monorail Music). Photo: Contributed