Circuit of the Americas (COTA) has made an unprecedented move by offering to buy back tickets that were sold at an early bird price of $299 for this year’s U.S. Grand Prix. The venue wants to resell the tickets at an even higher price once it announces the musical act for the event, which has traditionally been a major draw for attendees.
COTA typically hosts concerts on the Friday and Saturday of the race weekend, featuring two marquee musical acts as headliners. In recent years, artists like Green Day, Ed Sheeran, Queen, and Adam Lambert have taken the stage. This year, COTA has locked in an artist or band that it believes will attract a large crowd of music lovers.
The announcement of the musical act is set to be made on April 29th, and COTA’s offer to buy back tickets will remain open until May 6th. During this time, ticket holders who purchased their passes for $299 can explore other avenues to sell their tickets at a higher profit than the offered buyback price of $350.
Although COTA has not provided any hints about the musical act, they have mentioned that it will be a star of similar caliber to Taylor Swift, who performed at the venue in the past. However, given Swift’s ongoing Eras Tour and her scheduled performances in Miami during the U.S. Grand Prix, it seems unlikely that she will be the headliner.
There are several possibilities for the act, including legendary artists like Bruce Springsteen, The Eagles, or Madonna, all of whom are touring this year. However, these options may be considered long shots. One name that stands out as both likely and compatible with COTA’s buyback scheme is Beyoncé.
Beyoncé recently ended her Renaissance Tour but released her Cowboy Carter album earlier this month. The album features Texas-based scenes on its website and includes a country chart-topping single called “Texas Hold ‘Em.” While the announcement of a Cowboy Carter tour has yet to be made, a one-off show by Beyoncé at the U.S. Grand Prix could be an exciting way to entertain fans while they wait for her next big tour.
Ultimately, COTA’s motive behind the buyback scheme and the anticipation surrounding the musical act will be revealed in six days. Fans and speculators alike are eagerly awaiting the announcement, with even the possibility of Nickelback as a surprising contender. Until then, it remains a mystery that adds to the excitement of the upcoming U.S. Grand Prix and its accompanying musical performance.