CULTURE

A Complete Guide to Summer Concert VIP Packages

by Emilia Petrarca

Beyonce "The Formation World Tour"

Enough money can buy you five minutes with your favorite celebrity this summer — if you’re able to snag a VIP concert ticket, that is. VIP packages like Drake‘s also include a Summer Sixteen car freshener, foam finger, incense holder, and candle — all for a cool one-grand. Then there’s the opportunity for an awkward photo-op with Britney Spears or a selfie with Selena Gomez. Plus, at festivals like Governors Ball and Bonnaroo, you can pay for all the things we normally take for granted, like air-conditioned bathrooms and well, shade. Of course, it’s also all about the exclusive merch, too. Here’s how high society will be enjoying concerts this summer.

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BEEFIEST PACKAGE: One front-row ticket, themed decor and party music playing your favorite Beyoncé hits at the pre-show reception, crowd-free merch shopping, merchandise item designed and created exclusively for package purchasers, and collectible laminate to remember your evening. Prices vary by city, approximately $1,500 – $3,500.

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GOV BALL SUPER VIP: Access to side stage viewing, access to the “Freeloaders Lounge,” a backstage open bar, three food vendor tokens for each day of the festival, merch pack (including 1 festival t-shirt, 1 poster, and a pair of sunglasses). 3-day pass, $2,100.

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DRAKE SUMMER SIXTEEN: Tickets in the first 5 rows, professionally taken individual photo with Drake, one 6 God candle, one 6 God incense holder, one 6 God custom disposable camera, one 6 God frame, one 6 God foam hand, set of Summer Sixteen pins, set of Summer Sixteen patches, Summer Sixteen car freshener, Summer Sixteen “floaty pen,” Summer Sixteen bag. Approximately $1,000.

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BRINY SPEARS “PIECE OF ME” ULTIMATE MEET & GREET PACKAGE: One ticket in the first row, meet & greet with Britney including a photo op, backstage access, autographed special edition Britney poster, commemorative VIP laminate. $2,500 each.

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BONNAROO: Two VIP tickets, car camping pass, special shower and restroom facilities with attendants, exclusive VIP lounges, which includes games, live video feeds of festival performances, and free Wi-Fi, ​VIP pre-event party on Thursday night, ​​Gospel Brunch party on Sunday morning with gospel choir performance , exclusive Charging Station service for all your gadgets, yoga classes on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday in the VIP Campground. GA Price Level 2, $350.

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SELENA GOMEZ MEET AND GREET PACKAGE: One floor ticket, priority check-in and entrance, meet & greet with Selena Gomez, photo opportunity with Selena Gomez , escorted backstage tour, pre-show snacks and beverages, merch item designed and created exclusively for package purchasers, collectible laminate to remember your evening. Approximately $600.

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GWEN STEFANI MEET AND GREET: One ticket in rows 1 through 5, meet and greet with Gwen Stefani, photo op with Gwen Stefani, autographed Gwen Stefani poster, specially designed Gwen Stefani gift item, commemorative laminate, pre-show merch shopping. Price upon request.

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LOLLAPALOOZA: All-access passes, access to VIP golf cart shuttles, beer, wine, water and “specialty libations” all day, catered food, mini-spa treatments, air-conditioned restrooms, shaded lounge seating. VIP 4-day, $2,200.

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OUTSIDE LANDS: Exclusive Polo Club with shade, lounge seating, and activities, special restroom facilities, VIP food concessions, beer, wine and spirits services, commemorative poster. 3-Day VIP, $765.

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PANORAMA: Expedited entry, VIP viewing at each stage, private bar and hospitality area, premium food options, air-conditioned bathrooms, shade tents, charging stations. 3-day, $769.