Dreamville just announced its 2023 festival lineup and now everybody wants a ticket
Usher, Drake and J. Cole, and Burna Boy are set to headline the 2023 Dreamville Festival, and now everyone wants a ticket to the show.
After this year's lineup for the North Carolina music festival was announced Tuesday, fans on social media immediately began weighing the pros and cons of buying tickets to see some of their favorite artists for a hefty sum. Dreamville 2023 will take place April 1 and 2 at Dorothea Dix Park in Raleigh.
Usher will headline the first day of the festival, while Burna Boy, Drake and Cole — who founded Dreamville Records — will headline Day 2.
Tickets to Dreamville have been available since November, but demand skyrocketed Tuesday once people knew what they would be paying for. According to the Dreamville Festival website, ticket prices range from about $250 (general admission) to $1,500 (MVP VIP).
"Watching everyone get Dreamville tickets after I done sold my mommas house to see Beyonce," tweeted @badgalbreeezy.
"meeting with my bank tomorrow to discuss my loan to afford dreamville tickets," tweeted @Edwincreech2.
"I need a friend for them tickets for Dreamville fest bc I already would have to pay to get there and hotel," tweeted @kiara00lopez. "I gotta just take the L."
Many were especially excited for Drake and Cole's joint set. The longtime pals and collaborators have joined forces onstage before: The "Rich Flex" artist praised the "No Role Modelz" hitmaker as "genuinely, without a doubt, one of the greatest rappers to ever touch a mic" while appearing as a guest on Cole's 2021 tour.
"drake & j.cole performing on my bday, i needa get flewed out," tweeted @FREAKlNYOU.
"How am I supposed to work now knowing I’m going to see J. cole and Drake perform 'In the Morning' live," tweeted @killa_ASH.
"I need you to look at yourself in the mirror and ask yourself.. 'when am I ever going to be this young again and see Drake and J. Cole perform ‘Jodeci Freestyle’ together in my life?'" tweeted @regi_nacho. "Buy that ticket. #DreamvilleFest."
Rounding out the Day 1 lineup are Lil Durk, Ari Lennox, City Girls, Sean Paul, EarthGang, Jessie Reyez, Key Glock, Sir, Lute, Omen, Marqus Clae and Victony. Day 2 performers include Summer Walker, J.I.D., GloRilla, Bas, Waka Flocka Flame, Mario, Ayra Starr, Baby Tate, Cozz, Jordan Ward and Reuben Vincent.
See more reactions to the lineup announcement below.
Someone buy me dreamville tickets
— Jada (@jadaaadolll) March 1, 2023
Dreamville Fest tickets so expensive omg
— Matt’s Murdock (@_RevRun) February 28, 2023
Definitely might purchase my dreamville ticket next week 😭
— BE FUKN FR ☘️ (@_bsparker) February 28, 2023
Looking to sell out my dreamville tickets message me if interested thanks 😊
— Charlie (@charlieemcclure) February 28, 2023
Someone sell me their varsity or MVP Dreamville fest ticket 😩 plssssss
— Ash🌻 (@ashonte_r) February 28, 2023
So who selling they Dreamville Fest tickets? 🥴👀
— She/ella/Nicca (@_msjackieana) February 28, 2023
Really trynna decide if Dreamville tickets are a responsible/needed purchase rn since I’m already going to SITW😕
— BRIVNNV (@__Brianna___) February 28, 2023
Anybody have or know where I can buy resell VIP tickets for Dreamville Festival??
— Vern (@VernTheLegend) March 1, 2023
do i really wanna pay $250 for dreamville fest tickets?
— 🦦 (@_marithehooper) March 1, 2023
is anyone selling JV VIP tickets for Dreamville Fest?
— youngsola 🇳🇬 (@lovebyabisola) February 28, 2023
If you are selling a ticket to Dreamville Fest please hmu frfr
— air signs be like (@kayairs) February 28, 2023
I wanna grab these Dreamville Fest tickets but the price is pissing me off!!!
— Queen Tee (@They_Hate_Tee) February 28, 2023
i might have to get a ticket for the Dreamville Fest 🤔
— t. (@tayytayy_____) February 28, 2023
Okay now I think I need to buy a ticket to Dreamville Fest so I can see @inglewoodSiR live
— Abbie (@abbkeller) February 28, 2023
I need a dreamville ticket
— ROYALE (@royalepains) February 28, 2023
I NEED tickets to Dreamville Fest😫
— Mila🦋 (@_Jamilahhh) February 28, 2023
these dreamville tickets better not sell out ☹️
— jojo (@jordannnoellee) March 1, 2023
This story originally appeared in Los Angeles Times.