Evan Turner quips about pricey Taylor Swift's Eras Tour tickets: 'Could've gone to Europe'
INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA: Former NBA player Evan Turner recently offered a humorous perspective on the high costs associated with attending Taylor Swift's Eras Tour. He experienced the tour firsthand when he took his daughter to the concert in Indianapolis.
Famed for his humorous comments, Turner quipped that buying tickets for Swift's fully booked concert series was comparable to organizing an overseas vacation.
I went to Taylor swift with my daughter last night and it was super fun and amazing but we could’ve used that bread and went to Europe lol
— Evan Turner (@thekidet) November 4, 2024
Evan Turner jokes about high cost of Taylor Swift tickets
Although Evan Turner found the concert enjoyable as he took to platform X to humorously comment on the staggering cost of the tickets.
"I went to Taylor Swift with my daughter last night and it was super fun and amazing, but we could've used that bread and went to Europe lol,” he quipped.
Turner, 36, did not disclose the amount he spent on the tickets, yet he likely made a half-joking comparison of their cost to that of a European vacation, Althon Sports reported.
A report by the Indianapolis Star indicated that tickets for Saturday's show were available up to an hour before it commenced. These tickets could be acquired through reseller websites like VividSeats, with the most affordable ones priced at $2,213 each for lower-level seating.
According to Athlon Sports, round-trip flight tickets from Indianapolis to Paris, France, are approximately $2,000. Thus, Turber's comparison of the cost of attending Swift's concert to a European vacation was accurate.
Celebrities join fans in praising Taylor Swift's Eras Tour
Evan Turner is not alone in his admiration for the Eras Tour. NFL veteran and ESPN host Pat McAfee has expressed his enthusiasm for Swift's performance, calling it an unforgettable experience, while Kelly Stafford, the wife of Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford, shared similar feelings after attending Swift's concert in New Orleans.
The pop icon's captivating performances have charmed not only fans but also celebrities, who are in awe of her consistent ability to provide a thrilling experience each night.
Having wrapped up the second US leg of her tour, Swift is poised to take the show to Toronto before kicking off the international leg on November 14.
Swift’s connection with NFL fans, however, extends beyond the concert stage. Her relationship with Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce has seen her attend several NFL games this season, drawing attention both for her presence and the buzz surrounding each game she graces.
