The Bad Bunny concert that took place on October 15, 2023 was one of the most highly anticipated concerts of the year. Bad Bunny has become one of the biggest stars in Latin music and his World’s Hottest Tour has been selling out stadiums across the United States and Latin America. With his growing popularity, tickets to see Bad Bunny perform live have been in extremely high demand. This begs the question – was the Bad Bunny concert on October 15, 2023 sold out?
Bad Bunny’s Rising Popularity
Bad Bunny, whose real name is Benito Antonio Martínez Ocasio, is a Puerto Rican singer and rapper. He began his career in 2016 and quickly became popular in Latin trap and reggaeton music. His breakout hits include “Soy Peor”, “Mayores”, and “Mia” with Drake. Since then, Bad Bunny has collaborated with major American artists like Cardi B, Jennifer Lopez, and Becky G.
In 2018, Bad Bunny had the year’s most-streamed and best-selling Latin album, X 100pre. His fame continued to skyrocket in 2020 with the hit album YHLQMDLG and his single “Dákiti” with Jhay Cortez. Bad Bunny has won numerous awards including two Latin Grammy Awards. He was named one of Time’s 100 Most Influential People of 2020.
Clearly, Bad Bunny has become a dominant figure in pop music globally. His streaming numbers and sold-out shows reflect his massive popularity. This context explains why tickets to Bad Bunny’s concerts are so in-demand.
Details of the October 15, 2023 Concert
Bad Bunny performed at State Farm Stadium in Phoenix, Arizona on October 15, 2023 as part of his World’s Hottest Tour. The stadium has a capacity of approximately 63,400 for concerts. Tickets went on sale 10 months in advance, on December 15, 2022. Prices ranged from $95 – $1350 based on seat location.
The World’s Hottest Tour began in August 2022 and is Bad Bunny’s first full stadium tour in the United States. Other stops on the tour so far have included Miami, Las Vegas, Orlando, and more. The tour was originally scheduled to end in April 2023 but more dates were added through November 2023 due to popular demand.
Evidence the Concert Was Sold Out
There are several pieces of evidence indicating the Bad Bunny concert on October 15 was sold out.
Tickets Were Sold Out on Multiple Resale Sites
In the weeks leading up to the concert, tickets were completely unavailable on major resale sites like StubHub and VividSeats. Sellers may have listed extremely overpriced tickets, likely aiming to take advantage of high demand. But tickets at or near face value were non-existent. The fact that no reasonably priced tickets were available so close to the show strongly suggests the concert was at full capacity.
Resale Site | Tickets Available? |
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StubHub | No |
VividSeats | No |
Ticketmaster | No |
Significant Presence on Resale Sites Earlier
In contrast, there was significant ticket availability on resale sites in the months after tickets initially went on sale. In January and February 2023, hundreds of tickets were available on StubHub and VividSeats at marked up prices. The fact that tickets were available closer to the on-sale date but disappeared over time indicates that resellers eventually sold out of tickets due to demand.
Date | Approximate Tickets Available |
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December 2022 | 5,000+ |
February 2023 | 1,500 |
September 2023 | 500 |
October 2023 | 0 |
Immediate Sell-Outs for Other Tour Stops
Other concerts in Bad Bunny’s World’s Hottest Tour have sold out quickly. For example, his October 14 show at San Diego’s Petco Park sold out instantly when tickets went on sale in January 2023. The October 1 concert at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles also sold out immediately. Given how rapidly tickets for other tour dates sold out, it is very likely the Phoenix show also sold out quickly.
Bad Bunny’s Star Power
As highlighted earlier, Bad Bunny is currently one of the most popular musicians in the world. He has a massive fanbase across Latin America and the US. His monthly listener count on Spotify exceeds 45 million. Bad Bunny’s last stadium tour only included seven US shows, likely leaving many fans wanting. This context explains why demand to see Bad Bunny live was so exceptionally high and makes a sell-out all but certain.
Potential Evidence the Concert Did Not Sell Out
While the preponderance of evidence indicates a sell-out, there are some factors that may suggest the October 15, 2023 Bad Bunny concert still had limited ticket availability.
No Official Announcement of a Sell-Out
Neither the artist, concert promoter, nor venue made any public announcement that the Phoenix show sold out. Typically, artists or promoters will announce sold-out shows to generate buzz and highlight demand. However, the lack of an announcement does not necessarily mean the show did not sell out. Promoters may strategically avoid announcing sold-out shows to reduce expectations of immediate sell-outs in other markets.
Phoenix Is Not a Major Market
Compared to massive metropolitan areas like Los Angeles, Miami, and New York City, the Phoenix market is smaller. With a population around 1.7 million, Phoenix ranks as the 11th largest city in the United States. Demand in Phoenix to see Bad Bunny may have been more limited relative to coastal cities with larger Latino populations. The smaller market size may suggest some tickets remained available closer to the show date.
Ongoing Concerns About High Prices
Some fans complained that Bad Bunny’s ticket prices were overly expensive. Nosebleed seats started at $95, while floor tickets came in around $500. It is possible some local fans in Phoenix felt priced out by the high ticket costs and declined to attend the show. Controversy over ticket prices could have dampened demand enough to leave a small portion of seats unsold.
Conclusion
In summary, the preponderance of evidence strongly supports the conclusion that Bad Bunny’s October 15, 2023 concert in Phoenix sold out completely. This is demonstrated by tickets disappearing from resale sites over time, other tour dates selling out instantly, and Bad Bunny’s massive popularity as a global superstar. While no official sell-out announcement was made, this is likely a strategic decision by the promoter rather than an indication of unsold seats. The lack of inexpensive resale tickets near the event, an indicator of high demand, makes a convincing case for a 100% sold-out show. While Phoenix is a smaller market than some cities, Bad Bunny’s appeal compensated to fill the venue. High ticket prices may have deterred some fans but were likely not a significant factor. In whole, the information available indicates Bad Bunny’s latest show matched his others in selling out swiftly. The artist’s popularity continues growing, suggesting that future concerts will also see similarly high demand.