Right now, standard standing tickets for their London date are hovering around £100 to £150 on the primary market. That’s for general admission, which honestly, is the only way to experience the mosh pit to Chop Suey! in its full, unhinged glory. Seated tickets can start a bit lower, around £85, but premium seats and VIP packages? Those skyrocket to £250–£400, often with extras like a lame laminated pass and a poster you’ll lose.
But here’s the kicker: resale sites like Twickets or Ticketmaster’s own exchange are already showing prices at £200–£500 for standard entry. Scalpers, man. They’re the real Prison Song villains. A fun fact: when SOAD played London in 2015, face-value tickets were around £55. Inflation hurts more than a Serj Tankian scream.
Why the premium price tag?
Supply and demand is a brutal mistress. System Of A Down only plays a handful of shows per year—they’re not a band that hops on a tour bus for months on end. This London gig is part of a rare European run, and fans are flying in from all over the continent. Plus, they’re dragging along a full arena-level production: pyro, lighting, and a setlist that spans 20 years of rage.
Another layer: Brexit and currency fluctuations have made touring the UK more expensive for international acts. Logistics cost more, so tickets cost more. You’re not just paying for the music; you’re paying for the privilege of a band that refuses to be a nostalgia act. That’s priceless, until you see the checkout total.
