Concertgoers warned ticket prices may rise after arenas hit with soaring taxes

Concertgoers warned ticket prices may rise after arenas hit with soaring taxes
Britain’s big concert arenas are to be hit with soaring property taxes in 2026 Alamy/PA
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Concert arenas such as London’s O2 and Co-op Live are to be hit with soaring property taxes that could see their bills more than double over the next three years, sparking warnings that ticket prices will be sent surging.

Analysis of official government data for the Press Association has found a steep increase in the valuations of the venues across England and Wales.