Dream Theater - USA Parasomnia Tour Dates 2025

[Progmaniac1988]

Booked myself a cheap hotel room near Nassau Coliseum.  I could probably just do the drive back, but we will see.  I'd love to do another DTF meet up, both Philly and NYC were a blast recently. I'm not familiar with the area, but being an arena, I assume worst case we can all just tailgate in the lot.

I'm down for a tailgate gathering lol

[DT89]

I got tickets for the first two shows in Reading and Baltimore. I'm considering Long Island.

[Lethean]

I'm surprised that more people are complaining about the tour poster than the ticket prices.

I think I'll likely wait for some of the prices to come down to something more reasonable, and then see what's available. I did this for the spring tour and it worked out ok, but I feel almost like I'm paying a Portnoy surcharge.

I used to see a lot of DT shows on a tour, and don't know if I'll be doing that again, which is kind of sad.  But I'll see. 

There are way more close tickets available for these shows than there were a few hours after DT tickets went on sale in the past.  Or after Rush tickets went on sale.  They were all bought up pretty quick.  It makes me think it's not just me, and the tickets this year really are unreasonably high.

[cramx3]

I'm surprised that more people are complaining about the tour poster than the ticket prices.

I think I'll likely wait for some of the prices to come down to something more reasonable, and then see what's available. I did this for the spring tour and it worked out ok, but I feel almost like I'm paying a Portnoy surcharge.

I used to see a lot of DT shows on a tour, and don't know if I'll be doing that again, which is kind of sad.  But I'll see. 

There are way more close tickets available for these shows than there were a few hours after DT tickets went on sale in the past.  Or after Rush tickets went on sale.  They were all bought up pretty quick.  It makes me think it's not just me, and the tickets this year really are unreasonably high.

IMO, the ticket prices are outrageous.  The only reason I'm not harping on it more is because I've done it enough    but also, for Long Island, I feel like there will be discounts because that arena is not selling well today nor will it overall IMO. Just from reading this thread, there seems to be WAY less excitement for that show than RCMH which is like 1/3 of the size of the Coliseum.

[Progmaniac1988]

I'm surprised that more people are complaining about the tour poster than the ticket prices.

I think I'll likely wait for some of the prices to come down to something more reasonable, and then see what's available. I did this for the spring tour and it worked out ok, but I feel almost like I'm paying a Portnoy surcharge.

I used to see a lot of DT shows on a tour, and don't know if I'll be doing that again, which is kind of sad.  But I'll see. 

There are way more close tickets available for these shows than there were a few hours after DT tickets went on sale in the past.  Or after Rush tickets went on sale.  They were all bought up pretty quick.  It makes me think it's not just me, and the tickets this year really are unreasonably high.

Yeah I'd say high ticket prices seem to be here to stay unfortunately... DT aren't nearly as high as Disturbed was, Creed, and Sleep Token were also CRAZY high. It's upsetting that ticket prices are so ridiculous now.

IMO, the ticket prices are outrageous.  The only reason I'm not harping on it more is because I've done it enough    but also, for Long Island, I feel like there will be discounts because that arena is not selling well today nor will it overall IMO. Just from reading this thread, there seems to be WAY less excitement for that show than RCMH which is like 1/3 of the size of the Coliseum.

Yeah, if they have special plans for that show they better share it soon! Lol RCMH was 75% sold out within a few hours. The coliseum is definitely not selling as well atm.

I was honestly expecting RCMH again or the theatre at Madison square garden for NY this coming tour cycle. Really surprised they booked a huge arena here in NY.

[Lonk]

I just went to check Nassau, first couple of rows for over $500? And it doesn't even say the "official platinum" crap TM pulls 

[TAC]

Also grabbed a ticket for the Providence show, Mezz-Right.  I think the price point and commute are keeping me away from the Nassau show, unfortunately. 

So I checked tickets the other day. Looking for seats in the Mezz. Looked like they were holding the aisle seats back, so I was on it right at 10 am to grab a couple, and there were NO Mezz seats available.

So I grabbed two seats in Row G, which is only 3 rows behind the Mezz, but the aisle seats were "taken", so I got the next two in.

Just got home from work..plenty of aisle seats available in the Mezz which is what I wanted. Not only that, but the two aisle seats next to the ones I bought are now available.

Ugh. WTF?

[cramx3]

I just went to check Nassau, first couple of rows for over $500? And it doesn't even say the "official platinum" crap TM pulls 

It was $400 on the presale for front row when I checked the other day. I noticed that second row pricing today too.  GTFO.

So I checked tickets the other day. Looking for seats in the Mezz. Looked like they were holding the aisle seats back, so I was on it right at 10 am to grab a couple, and there were NO Mezz seats available.

So I grabbed two seats in Row G, which is only 3 rows behind the Mezz, but the aisle seats were "taken", so I got the next two in.

Just got home from work..plenty of aisle seats available in the Mezz which is what I wanted. Not only that, but the two aisle seats next to the ones I bought are now available.

Ugh. WTF?

Livenation playing games.  They do this A LOT these days where they don't show you all the available tickets and slowly release things.  Makes you think the tickets are sold and they aren't.  It's BS.

This happened recently for the Sleep Theory concert, it's a GA venue but there's 6 seats in the front side they sell.  Well, only two were open so I bought them, refreshed, then the two next to the seats I bought opened up but with a $10 extra price on them.  WHile I wasn't mad at what I got, I was mad at the system noticing that. 

[TAC]

It was $400 on the presale for front row when I checked the other day. I noticed that second row pricing today too.  GTFO.

Livenation playing games.  They do this A LOT these days where they don't show you all the available tickets and slowly release things.  Makes you think the tickets are sold and they aren't.  It's BS.

This happened recently for the Sleep Theory concert, it's a GA venue but there's 6 seats in the front side they sell.  Well, only two were open so I bought them, refreshed, then the two next to the seats I bought opened up but with a $10 extra price on them.  WHile I wasn't mad at what I got, I was mad at the system noticing that. 

That blows. It's not Livenation, as for Providence it's being sold through local box office, but I'm not sure if Live Nation is facilitating it or not. The prices haven't changed. I'm thinking about colling them, but it's not worth another $20 per ticket to move up 4 rows.
Since when have they started charging more for aisle seats? WTF?

[dualpalmpilots]

$180 for second row center in Tulsa, OK. Makes my two day GA ticket for the M72 tour look like a value purchase.

[TAC]

The coliseum is definitely not selling as well atm.

Maybe 1000 tickets so far?

[geeeemo]

$180 for second row center in Tulsa, OK. Makes my two day GA ticket for the M72 tour look like a value purchase.

See you in Tulsa..same section and row! We have also hit up the M72 tour. Now thats an expense!

[cramx3]

That blows. It's not Livenation, as for Providence it's being sold through local box office, but I'm not sure if Live Nation is facilitating it or not. The prices haven't changed. I'm thinking about colling them, but it's not worth another $20 per ticket to move up 4 rows.
Since when have they started charging more for aisle seats? WTF?

Ah, but still, something Livenation does, as well as the upcharge for aisle seats. Its been around the last couple years I've seen (as someone who likes to buy the aisle seat because I can't sit still). Another reason why the wait game can work well.  Livenation often removes these surcharges for shows that have lots of tickets available when the show week or day comes. For my Sammy Hagar ticket, I got the aisle seat for 20 bucks less the day of show when that extra charge dropped. (and 5 dollars less buy using the box office, not livenation).

I really lost big time waiting on the RCMH show, overpaid by a decent amount for a last row seat.  That's probably my first big loss for waiting on concert tickets... ever. Lots of reasons why that happened, but it really looks like the opposite case for the coliseum.

[Awaken]

So I checked tickets the other day. Looking for seats in the Mezz. Looked like they were holding the aisle seats back, so I was on it right at 10 am to grab a couple, and there were NO Mezz seats available.

So I grabbed two seats in Row G, which is only 3 rows behind the Mezz, but the aisle seats were "taken", so I got the next two in.

Just got home from work..plenty of aisle seats available in the Mezz which is what I wanted. Not only that, but the two aisle seats next to the ones I bought are now available.

Ugh. WTF?

Also just logged back in and the seats directly to the left of me (the aisle seats) are now available for $10 more/each.  I've been paying a premium for aisle seats for a while now, it's just more convenient and comfortable.  I would have gladly paid that extra $10 at 11am when I got my ticket had these been available.  I'll never understand why they do this.  Just release all the seats available and price them accordingly. 

[Progmaniac1988]

Maybe 1000 tickets so far?

Yeah I just counted the full sold rows and estimated on the partially sold rows. I'd say somewhere between 1,000-1,200 at the very most.

 I guess when you look at it like their usual 3,000-5,000 seat theatres it would not be a bad start at all, but the coliseum easily has 10,000 and maybe even more empty seats from the way they are set up.

The way things are looking they better advertise the shit out of this show.

[cramx3]

I guess when you look at it like their usual 3,000-5,000 seat theatres it would not be a bad start at all

Yeah, that's not a terrible number for DT on day 1 sales generally. We also have to consider this is the second DT US tour this year and second legs, at least for awhile now, have not had as good of a turnout as the first leg. 

[pg1067]

So I checked tickets the other day. Looking for seats in the Mezz. Looked like they were holding the aisle seats back, so I was on it right at 10 am to grab a couple, and there were NO Mezz seats available.

So I grabbed two seats in Row G, which is only 3 rows behind the Mezz, but the aisle seats were "taken", so I got the next two in.

Just got home from work..plenty of aisle seats available in the Mezz which is what I wanted. Not only that, but the two aisle seats next to the ones I bought are now available.

I've noticed recently that a lot of aisle pairs are not available during the artist presale.  When they do go on sale, they cost more than the interior seats because people like me view aisle seats as much more desirable.

Doing a random survey of some of the dates:

The opening night show looks about 50% sold.

Day 2 of the Atlanta pair seems to be about 95% sold.  By comparison, day 1 loks only about 25-30% sold.

Detroit seems to be about 25% sold.

Iowa looks maybe 25-30% sold (it looks like the two side balcony sections aren't being sold).

Long Beach looks to be less than 25% sold.  There are three front row seats for $754 each!  They are marked as "Official Platinum."  Clicking the info button produces the following:  "The Event Organizer has priced these tickets according to their market value.  Tickets do not include VIP packages.  Availability and pricing are subject to change."  I can't imagine what dumbass thinks "market value" for a DT show is $750!  It's not until you get to the 5th row that prices drop under $200.  Oddly, row 20 of the floor (there's only one gigantic floor section at this venue) is completely unsold.  Those seats are $123.  The last row of the floor is $99.  There's an "Official Platinum" seat in the front row of the loge section for $263.  The very back row of the balcony is $65.

El Paso looks about 30-40% sold.

STL looks maybe 25% sold, with front row seats going for less than half of Long Beach.

Looks like the Uniondale show is MAYBE 15% sold (not including the upper bowl, which isn't being sold).  Second row on the aisle is $534, with a $15 discount for interior seats in the second row.  Row 24 on the aisle is $274.  An aisle seat right in front of the mixing desk is $208.  The "cheap" seats are $117.

This really seems like a tour where buying closer to the day of will be the smart move.

[Progmaniac1988]

I've noticed recently that a lot of aisle pairs are not available during the artist presale.  When they do go on sale, they cost more than the interior seats because people like me view aisle seats as much more desirable.

Doing a random survey of some of the dates:

The opening night show looks about 50% sold.

Day 2 of the Atlanta pair seems to be about 95% sold.  By comparison, day 1 loks only about 25-30% sold.

Detroit seems to be about 25% sold.

Iowa looks maybe 25-30% sold (it looks like the two side balcony sections aren't being sold).

Long Beach looks to be less than 25% sold.  There are three front row seats for $754 each!  They are marked as "Official Platinum."  Clicking the info button produces the following:  "The Event Organizer has priced these tickets according to their market value.  Tickets do not include VIP packages.  Availability and pricing are subject to change."  I can't imagine what dumbass thinks "market value" for a DT show is $750!  It's not until you get to the 5th row that prices drop under $200.  Oddly, row 20 of the floor (there's only one gigantic floor section at this venue) is completely unsold.  Those seats are $123.  The last row of the floor is $99.  There's an "Official Platinum" seat in the front row of the loge section for $263.  The very back row of the balcony is $65.

El Paso looks about 30-40% sold.

STL looks maybe 25% sold, with front row seats going for less than half of Long Beach.

Looks like the Uniondale show is MAYBE 15% sold (not including the upper bowl, which isn't being sold).  Second row on the aisle is $534, with a $15 discount for interior seats in the second row.  Row 24 on the aisle is $274.  An aisle seat right in front of the mixing desk is $208.  The "cheap" seats are $117.

This really seems like a tour where buying closer to the day of will be the smart move.

It's really sad how these ticket sales work now. The Seat At Nassau Coliseum I payed 310 for during presale, seems that same level of seats have risen to 400-500 for general sale!!! That's ridiculous.

This I feel hurts ticket sales more than it helps. Makes no sense.

Last run the CT Oakdale sales were at 50% at the most for months, and maybe 3 weeks before the show tickets started selling to the point where they opened up the mezzanine. I'd say the place was about 85-90% full by the time of the show. Hoping the same thing happens with Nassau Coliseum.

[Cool Chris]

I'm so glad I don't go to concerts any longer. Even when I did, I just bought the ticket I found most reasonable. I couldn't do all this back-and-forth, pre-sale code, do I buy it now or wait till day of, should I buy it resale, stuff you guys go through 

[Progmaniac1988]

I'm so glad I don't go to concerts any longer. Even when I did, I just bought the ticket I found most reasonable. I couldn't do all this back-and-forth, pre-sale code, do I buy it now or wait till day of, should I buy it resale, stuff you guys go through 

Well I'm a simple man, if i know I really want to see a band, and I want really good seats I just grab the best seat I can find during presale. The prices have been significantly better, at least in my experience. I don't have the patience to play a waiting game lol, but I personally hate the feeling of something being incomplete... so I mentally just feel better getting it all done early.

If I don't mind a further back less expensive seat I just get it whenever, because those seats are typically available till close to the show.

I will not pay for $400+ inflated tickets tho during the official launch tho.

[Progmaniac1988]

JP talking abt Nassau Coliseum. Get on that promotion John! Lol

Ps. JP's farhead grows bigger every time I see him. He's about to morph into 2005 Devin Townsend! Lol

https://www.facebook.com/share/v/16gbk9pWJx/?mibextid=wwXIfr

[RaiseTheKnife]

So I checked tickets the other day. Looking for seats in the Mezz. Looked like they were holding the aisle seats back, so I was on it right at 10 am to grab a couple, and there were NO Mezz seats available.

So I grabbed two seats in Row G, which is only 3 rows behind the Mezz, but the aisle seats were "taken", so I got the next two in.

Just got home from work..plenty of aisle seats available in the Mezz which is what I wanted. Not only that, but the two aisle seats next to the ones I bought are now available.

Ugh. WTF?

Yeah, this is sort of standard practice now.  In the last tour better front row tickets came on sale after the presale and I called Ticketmaster for the upgrade.  Totally worth the effort, but I can understand why staying a few rows back in the Mezz section is not worth the bother of changing up.
 
The one upside is that this new release method avoids premium seats getting gobbled up by scalpers who buy all the best seats before the clock strikes 10:01am. 

[TAC]

Yeah, this is sort of standard practice now.  In the last tour better front row tickets came on sale after the presale and I called Ticketmaster for the upgrade.  Totally worth the effort, but I can understand why staying a few rows back in the Mezz section is not worth the bother of changing up.
 
The one upside is that this new release method avoids premium seats getting gobbled up by scalpers who buy all the best seats before the clock strikes 10:01am. 

I actually did this for the ADTOE tour. They actually took care of me.

Maybe I should just wait 10 minutes before jumping in.