Sturgill Simpson addresses fan ticket price concerns for his "Mutiny for the Masses" tour, explaining costs have risen but prices have largely stayed the same.
- April 12, 2026
AceShowbiz - Sturgill Simpson and his band, Johnny Blue Skies & the Dark Clouds, have recently put tickets on sale for their upcoming "Mutiny for the Masses" nationwide tour. While the pre-sale has just begun and general sales will start this Friday, some fans have already expressed concerns about ticket prices.
Sturgill Simpson addressed these complaints directly in an Instagram post, emphasizing that although touring expenses like inflation and fuel costs have risen significantly over the past year, ticket prices for this tour have not increased correspondingly. He stated, "Inflation, fuel, and all other related touring costs have increased exponentially in the last year. However, despite some saying otherwise, I'm afraid our ticket prices have not."
Simpson insisted that both the highest and lowest ticket prices remain the same as last year’s tour, and the average ticket price has not changed. The only exception is a $10 increase for general admission pit tickets. He further explained that because the band is playing larger venues on this tour, they are able to offer more lower-priced tickets than before. According to him, opting for smaller venues would have caused ticket prices to rise substantially.
He also expressed skepticism about the complaints coming from what he suspects might be new fans or scalper bots, stressing that the facts about ticket pricing are clear. In a colorful remark, Simpson challenged detractors saying, "If I'm lying you can sell my bones to Davey Jones."
Comparing this tour to the 2025 "Who the Fuck Is Johnny Blue Skies?" tour is somewhat difficult because the previous tour was mostly held at outdoor amphitheaters, whereas this year’s tour is in arenas. For reference, when Simpson performed at Bozeman, Montana’s Brick Breeden Fieldhouse on April 17, 2025, GA pit tickets were priced at $149.50, with premium floor and lower section seats at $129.50, and other ticket prices ranging from $99.50 down to $49.50.
Despite the challenges of rising costs in the touring industry, Sturgill Simpson appears committed to keeping ticket prices as accessible as possible for his fans during the "Mutiny for the Masses" tour, even as the band adapts to bigger venues and logistical changes in 2026.
