Kelly Clarkson thrilled her fanbase with the news of her upcoming residency in Las Vegas, set for the summer and fall seasons this year. Despite the excitement, several devotees of the “Since U Been Gone” singer, 42, are voicing their frustration on X (formerly Twitter) over the “high” costs of tickets sold through Ticketmaster.
On February 6th, Clarkson broke the news of the residency to her 7.6M Instagram followers, writing: “I’m so excited to be back in Vegas! We’re bringing the studio to the stage this time with ‘Studio Sessions!’ See you soon! Be sure to sign up for fan club emails on my website, they could contain fun things! Link in bio.”
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Kelly Clarkson Fans Express Disdain For Her Las Vegas Residency Ticket Prices On Social Media
Soon after, one user tweeted: “Dearest @kellyclarkson I’m so happy that your tickets are no longer going for 35.00 each but can I have a loan? I’ve been with you since the Idol tour and I can’t be sitting in the south 40.”
Another wrote: “Wish the pricing was better, but mainly the fees.” They continued: “they are ridiculous.” Someone else shared: “Very reasonable tickets to Kelly Clarkson in Las Vegas – GA= $269 then range from $160-400. VIP are not on sale with the Citicard presale. Just torturing myself.”
One fan of the American Idol winner replied: "I don't find those prices to be reasonable at all." They went on to say: "Her 1st residency GA was $169." An additional devotee of the Kelly Clarkson Show host chimed in, commenting: "Going to see Kelly Clarkson July 26. VIP tickets are $1K. Ouch!"
One other joked: "Kelly Clarkson vegas tickets costing more than you can get for your kidney on the black market. We have lost the plot." Another noted that they were trying to "secure tickets." They added: "Ticket prices are stupid these days. In my 20’s I spent full paychecks going to shows constantly!"
To make the very first residency announcement, the "Breakaway" hitmaker posted a glamorous and radiant photo of herself wearing a dramatic white, fringed fur coat, also showcasing her recent significant weight loss. She added shimmering gold rings for the shot.
As for her glam, Clarkson wore her signature dirty blonde tresses down, styled in an elegant blowout and wore her bangs parted to the side. For her makeup look, the Grammy winner rocked smokey eyeshadow, black liner, voluminous lashes, ample rosy blush and a glossy overlined pout.
The mom of two (who shares kids River, 10, and Remington, 8, with her ex-husband Brandon Blackstock) is set to perform at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace for 18 shows later this year. The dates span from July 4th to August 16th and then from November 7th to 15th.
Members of Caesars Rewards, the loyalty program of Caesars Entertainment, as well as customers of Live Nation and Ticketmaster, will have access to a presale from February 10th at 10 a.m. PT until February 13th at 10 p.m. PT.
General ticket sales for all other fans will begin on February 14th at 10 a.m. PT. Studio Sessions marks Clarkson's second residency in Las Vegas, following her sold-out performances at PH Live at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino in 2023 and 2024.
