3 Bold Predictions on The Future of Entertainment
And how they’re going to affect each and every one of us

Growing up, I was never interested in attending concerts, shows, or anything that had to do with going out. As I got older, my life revolved around working hard and rewarding myself with unique experiences.
Covid-19 took all of those things from me and millions of other people.
Instead of planning weekend trips to Coachella, Lollapalooza, or Electric Forest, people are planning the next internet live stream or parking lot concert they want to attend.
It’s been a shitty past year for entertainment. No entertainment besides Netflix and Hulu, but that’s not what I’m talking about. I’m speaking on behalf of the live, in-person shows that are so exciting you can feel your heart beating in your chest and your pulse rising from feeling so alive.
If you’re interested, I’ve got three bold predictions on the future of entertainment.
There Will Be A Stricter Health Screening Process
Despite there being millions of venues, I believe the majority of them will conduct strict health screenings prior to the events. We’re going to get used to seeing temperature test guns at every event.
My guess is that people are going to have to answer strict questions about where they’ve been, if they’ve been in contact with anyone who’s sick, and proof of vaccination. Having proof of vaccination would be reassuring to the public because people would know they’re at least trying to be safe.
As long as you follow all three of those guidelines, you can experience the show mask-free and feel comfortable in your own skin with far less worry and anxiety.
Check out this article if you want to read about a sad story of me getting pickpocketed at a concert.
Ticket Prices Will Be Extra Inflated
Since there’s such a void of entertainment and high demand for live events, ticket prices are going to skyrocket. The market makers know that people are longing for a live show so they’ll be able to set any price because they know people are going to pay no matter what.
If you’re interested in the price of the current drive-in concerts, you can check out this article about my brother attending.
I am currently in a position where I only want to pay for something actually worth it and at a fairly decent price. This is anywhere from $50–$100. Anything more than that for my ticket probably isn’t worth it, even if it’s San Holo.
But part of me knows that deep down I am longing for a concert. The feeling of seeing all the flashy lights, the incredible music, the production, and spending it with my girl.
The market makers have me stumped here. So many people will most likely pay whatever price is laid out just because they’ve been deprived for such a long time.
If you’re fine with paying inflated prices, you’re going to get the experience that you’re looking for. Just don’t be surprised when the tickets are two to three times as expensive as you remembered in the past.
Half as Many Tickets Will be Sold
Worst case scenario, COVID worries last several years and we never actually completely turn back to normal. The venues will operate at half capacity so that social distancing can be maintained.
This goes hand-in-hand with ticket prices being inflated because fewer people can attend. Therefore, higher demand and a low supply result in a high price.
There are already so many scalpers and bots that sit in front of their computers ready to buy highly anticipated goods knowing they can flip them for double the profit.
A lot of people are going to be upset with the fact that they can’t get their hands on concert tickets because there are people out there seeing it as an opportunity to make tons of money — rightfully so, but it feels wrong.
Check out this article if you’re curious about my opinion on the future of concerts when Covid first broke out.
Final Thought
Concerts and shows bring people together and give them so much to look forward to. Entertainment aspects of life give me extra motivation to work hard.
Experiences are worth more than tangible goods, and right now we all have to be strong. We all have to be patient.
The future of entertainment is going to have several restrictions and it most likely won’t ever feel the same as it once was, but we’re going to be okay. Just hang in there, be safe, and know that we’re all in this together.