If you are flexible on seating, buying on the day of the event offers the deepest discounts (median $99, a 29% savings). Resale prices often bottom out 1–2 hours before the headliner starts. Strategic Tactics for Maximum Savings
This is the best time to secure a reliable price ($139 median) before the 2-4 week "hype peak" ($162 median).
Concert ticket prices follow a predictable curve: they start low during initial sales, peak as the event approaches, and then often crash just hours before showtime.