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Kid Rock is set to kick off his “Freedom 250 Tour” on May 1st in Dallas, Texas, with some eye-watering ticket prices for prime seats. Fans looking to get up close and personal with the musician could find themselves shelling out as much as $5,000 for a front-row center section ticket. Second-row seats aren’t far behind at $4,000, while third and fourth-row options on Ticketmaster are priced at $3,000 and $2,000, respectively.
For those who want to catch the show without breaking the bank, more accessible options are available. Prices drop significantly to $500 for fifth-row main floor seats, with some tickets even going for as low as $50. This pricing structure contrasts with Kid Rock’s past advocacy for fair ticket prices and against scalping, a stance he reiterated during a 2025 Oval Office visit with Donald Trump, where an executive order was signed to combat ticket scalpers.
Meanwhile, Kid Rock’s “Rock the Country Festival” appears to be facing significant hurdles, with reports suggesting a potential cancellation due to sluggish ticket sales and artist withdrawals. The festival’s scheduled stop at Star Lake in Burgettstown, Pennsylvania, for June 20th, had reportedly sold a mere 200 tickets as of February 16th, representing only three percent of the venue’s 6,600-seat capacity.
The festival has also seen a string of high-profile artists pull out, including Jelly Roll, Morgan Wade, Ludacris, and Shinedown. Many cited a desire not to contribute to “further division” as the event has been labeled a “MAGA music fest” by critics. The initial lineup boasted headliners Kid Rock and Jason Aldean, alongside other notable acts.
These artist departures have already led to the cancellation of a scheduled festival date in Anderson, South Carolina. Ticketholders for the canceled Anderson event can either transfer their tickets to an alternative venue with a $50 merchandise credit or request a full refund.
Anderson County Administrator Rusty Burns expressed disappointment over the cancellation, highlighting the significant economic impact the festival previously brought to the region, attracting tens of thousands of visitors and millions of dollars in revenue. “Anderson County has been proud to host Rock the Country for the past two years. Of course, we are disappointed that Rock the Country will not return to Anderson this year,” Burns stated.