Following an extended hiatus from the region, legendary rock band AC/DC is kicking off the South American leg of their highly anticipated “Power Up Tour” on February 24, 2026, in São Paulo, Brazil. The show at the iconic Cícero Pompeu de Toledo Stadium (Morumbi) marks their first performance in the country since 2009. However, the excitement of their return has been tempered by significant backlash from local fans over the cost of admission.
Tickets, which went on sale on November 5 via Ticketmaster Brazil, are priced between $85 (R$425) for the cheapest sections and $320 (R$1,590) for the most expensive seats. This pricing structure has prompted a wave of frustration across social media platforms, with many followers of Ticketmaster Brazil’s Instagram expressing their shock and anger.
Fans highlighted the “absurd” nature of the prices, even for a legacy band of AC/DC’s stature. One commenter wrote (as reported by Whiplash): “What madness is this for the AC/DC show? Seriously, these absurd prices are out of the question. Even for an AC/DC show, this has gone beyond all limits. It’s been way over the top for a long time!”
The criticism was not limited to the base ticket cost, but also extended to how seating areas were priced and the inclusion of service fees. A separate fan voiced their disapproval of the pricing uniformity for general admission areas: “They’re charging premium prices for the general admission area. They should have split the seating vertically or charged less for those watching from the back, not including fees. What a rip-off.”
Other messages conveyed sheer disbelief and frustration, with some questioning the logistics and value proposition of the tickets. One user exclaimed: “I almost fell over when I saw the AC/DC prices,” while another focused on the extra costs, demanding: “Remove the ticket fees for AC/DC concerts, they’re completely useless.” A fan also questioned the sectors with a frustrated query: “AEB runway, same price??? Seriously?”
The Brazilian date is the first stop on a short South American run before the band—featuring Angus Young (lead guitar), Brian Johnson (vocals), Stevie Young (rhythm guitar), Chris Chaney (bass), and Matt Laug (drums)—heads to Australia, followed by a 17-date North American leg starting in July. Despite the global excitement for the tour, the São Paulo concert is currently grappling with a vocal contingent of fans feeling priced out of the long-awaited return of the rock legends.
AC/DC 2026 Tour Dates
South America
- Feb 24 – São Paulo, BR – Estádio do Morumbi
- Mar 11 – Santiago, CL – Parque Estadio Nacional
- Mar 23 – Buenos Aires, AR – Estadio River Plate
- Apr 7 – Mexico City, MX – Estadio GNP Seguros
North America
- Jul 11 – Charlotte, NC – Bank of America Stadium
- Jul 15 – Columbus, OH – Ohio Stadium
- Jul 19 – Madison, WI – Camp Randall Stadium
- Jul 24 – San Antonio, TX – Alamodome
- Jul 28 – Denver, CO – Empower Field at Mile High
- Aug 1 – Las Vegas, NV – Allegiant Stadium
- Aug 5 – San Francisco, CA – Levi’s Stadium
- Aug 9 – Edmonton, AB – Commonwealth Stadium
- Aug 13 – Vancouver, BC – BC Place
- Aug 27 – Atlanta, GA – Mercedes-Benz Stadium
- Aug 31 – Houston, TX – NRG Stadium
- Sep 4 – South Bend, IN – Notre Dame Stadium
- Sep 8 – St. Louis, MO – The Dome at America’s Center
- Sep 12 – Montreal, QC – Parc Jean-Drapeau
- Sep 16 – Toronto, ON – Rogers Stadium
- Sep 25 – East Rutherford, NJ – MetLife Stadium
- Sep 29 – Philadelphia, PA – Lincoln Financial Field
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