Quick take: A Reddit post in r/shakyknees sparked a mini freakout after a screenshot of the festival ticket page showed big bumps at the top tiers — Platinum listed at $2,250 and Ultimate starting at $7,999. The thread collected reactions from people weighing whether GA is still worth it or if the premium tiers have gone too far.
What we saw (3-day pricing shown on the screenshot)
– General Admission (3-day) — starting at $319
– GA+ (3-day) — starting at $549
– VIP (3-day) — starting at $849
– Platinum (3-day) — starting at $2,250
– Ultimate (3-day) — starting at $7,999
From the Reddit thread
– Plenty of fans pointed out that GA still feels like a fair deal: one commenter noted they’ve done GA since 2019 and don’t miss upgrades.
– Others called out oddities in the tiers — one user was confused that a 2-day ticket was showing higher than a 3-day option in a different listing.
– A few people hoped the extra cash would go toward better infrastructure (more cell towers, please), while others mentioned inflation and changes versus last year (one commenter said Platinum was $2,165 last year).
– There were also practical takes: keep an eye on payment plan options and early bird windows if you want to avoid the sticker shock.
Why it matters
If you’re a longtime GA person, this is more of a shrug than a crisis — GA still starts at a price a lot of fans call reasonable given lineups these days. But for anyone considering premium tiers, these increases are noteworthy and could change whether upgrades feel worth it.
What to do next
– If you want to save: lock in GA early and use any payment plan the festival offers.
– If you’re curious about perks: double-check what Platinum/Ultimate actually include this year — sometimes access and amenities shift with price jumps.
– If you’re worried about connectivity: bring a battery pack and consider a personal hotspot; larger crowds + limited towers = spotty service.
Source: Reddit discussion on r/shakyknees (screenshot of the festival ticket page).
Source: https://www.reddit.com/r/ShakyKnees/comments/1rdk11e/some_of_those_prices_went_way_up/