Nine Inch Nails are facing renewed scrutiny from some fans over ticket pricing after a viral post claimed thousands of seats remain unsold for the band’s opening-night tour date on Thursday. The post circulated alongside a seat map image that appeared to show large blocks of available tickets, sparking debate over whether high prices and resale practices are keeping venues from selling out.
The X account behind the post argued that “due to greed there are thousands of tickets still available” for the Nine Inch Nails show, questioning whether artists notice the empty sections or prioritise revenue over selling out, Ticket Help wrote.
While the post did not provide pricing details or identify the venue in its text, it echoed a familiar complaint from concertgoers across major tours: that premium pricing, dynamic price shifts, and secondary-market mark-ups can leave standard buyers priced out even when demand is strong.
Nine Inch Nails have dealt with ticketing backlash before, including complaints about refunds and on-sale issues, as seen when fans said they couldn’t get refunds tied to previous ticket disputes.
The discussion is likely to intensify as the tour begins, with the opening-night turnout serving as an early test of how pricing strategies are landing with core fans and casual buyers alike.
Look at this seat map for @nineinchnails for their show Thursday. It’s the opening night for their tour and due to greed there are thousands of tickets still available.
Do artists not see this and get upset? Or are they just concerned about the money they will make instead of… pic.twitter.com/e3vcxjafNu
— TICKETSHELP1 (@Ticket_Help2022) February 2, 2026
