The excitement surrounding Diljit Dosanjh’s upcoming India tour is palpable, as fans rushed to secure their tickets during the pre-sale. The hugely popular Punjabi singer is set to perform across 10 cities between October and December 2024, as part of his highly anticipated Dil-Luminati Tour. In a remarkable show of fan support, 1 lakh tickets were sold within 15 minutes of the pre-sale going live.
The pre-sale, which opened at 12 pm on Tuesday exclusively for HDFC Pixel Credit Card holders, witnessed tickets being snapped up almost instantly. Fans who managed to secure seats celebrated their luck, while many others were left disappointed as tickets vanished quickly. The cheapest tickets, priced at ₹1,499 for the “Silver” area, were among the first to sell out. Prices for the “Silver” category were later raised to ₹1,999.
The more premium categories also saw a similar response, with tickets in the Gold (standing) area, priced at ₹3,999, being sold out within minutes. The most expensive tickets, such as Fan Pit Phase II priced at ₹12,999 and Phase I priced at ₹9,999, were also snapped up in record time.
With the official tickets sold out, many eager fans turned to resale markets, where prices skyrocketed. Tickets that originally cost ₹12,999 were being resold for as much as ₹21,000. The resale surge has left some fans feeling frustrated, as many had missed the opportunity to buy tickets at face value.
I just saw a girl pay 41,265 for diljeet’s concert tickets.
Its a 3 hour concert.y’all need to make better financial decisions please
— Kanishk Khurana (@KanishkKhurana_) September 10, 2024
Amid the ticket-buying frenzy, social media was abuzz with conversations about the staggering prices some fans were willing to pay. One particular post by X user Kanishk Khurana caught the internet’s attention when he claimed to know someone who spent ₹41,265 on tickets for the concert. Khurana’s comment, urging people to make “better financial decisions,” sparked a heated debate.
While some social media users agreed with Khurana, arguing that such high amounts could be better spent elsewhere, others defended the splurge, saying that money spent on experiences that bring joy is justified.
X user Siddharth Sharma weighed in, stating, “It took me a long time to realise that just saving & investing is not going to make me happy. Learn to spend it on what gives you happiness. For some, a WC T20 match is valuable; for someone else, a Sonu Nigam concert is. Be prudent, not a miser.”
Another user, Vaibhav, echoed a similar sentiment, adding, “If someone has the means and capability to buy the tickets, let them!” However, some remained critical of the steep prices, like Amar, who shared, “I don’t really get concerts. I was born and raised in a lower-middle-class family. I can never buy such expensive tickets.”
Despite the debates, the excitement for Diljit Dosanjh’s Dil-Luminati Tour continues to grow. With performances in 10 cities across India, fans are eagerly awaiting the experience of seeing one of Punjab’s most celebrated artists live. Whether paying ₹1,499 or ₹21,000, fans are sure to enjoy a thrilling concert experience.
