Olivia Dean has four MSG shows. Which one has the cheapest tickets?

Nypost · May 21, 2026 · 930 words · By Matt Levy

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These shows are scheduled to take place: Friday, Aug.

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What happened

These shows are scheduled to take place: Friday, Aug.

Why it matters

If you’d like to be there, tickets are available for the quartet of Big Apple gigs.

Common ground

At the time of publication, the lowest price we could find on seats for any one of Dean’s four ‘Art of Loving’ MSG shows was $462 including fees on SeatGeek.

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The tension in the story is sharpened by Loaded Language, Appeal to Pride, Glittering Generalities: language that can make the dispute feel more urgent, personal, or adversarial than the underlying facts alone.

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eFinder identified 3 propaganda techniques in this article. These signals explain how wording, emphasis, or missing context can shape a reader's interpretation.

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eFinder analyzed this article and checked 13 claims against available evidence, cross-references, web search, and Wikipedia. Here is what the fact-checking layer found.

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Claim 1: “Based on our findings at Set List FM, she takes approximately 20-25 songs to the stage per show.”

SINGLE SOURCE

Search results mention setlist.fm generally and Olivia Dean's album, but do not provide the specific statistic that she performs 20-25 songs per show.

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web search NEUTRAL — Olivia Lauryn Dean is an English singer and songwriter.It was recorded in a converted pub in East London.[5][20] That year, she was chosen as BBC Introducing London's Featured Artist of the Week and p…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Olivia_Dean

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web search NEUTRAL — My new album ‘The Art of Loving’ is out now! http://oliviadean.lnk.to/taolIDListen to 'Nice To Each Other' now: https://oliviadean.lnk.to/nicetoeachotherFoll...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VI0NDsh2b8k

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web search NEUTRAL — Over 10,070,000 concert setlists of more than 451,900 artists including tour and song statistics, personal statistics, videos and much more.Olivia Rodrigo. Foo Fighters. The Black Keys.
https://www.setlist.fm/

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Claim 2: “Dean is lending her talents to the 2026 Lollapalooza Festival.”

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A TikTok search result explicitly states that UK singer-songwriter Olivia Dean is set to perform at Lollapalooza in Chicago, with an update date of 2026-04-06.

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web search NEUTRAL — Olivia Lauryn Dean (born 14 March 1999) is an English singer and songwriter. Her accolades include four Brit Awards and the Grammy Award for Best New Artist.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Olivia_Dean

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web search NEUTRAL — Olivia Dean Lollapalooza performance, Olivia Dean tour dates, Olivia Dean Chicago concert, Olivia Dean music highlights, Olivia Dean best new artist Last updated 2026-04-06.UK singer-songwriter Olivia…
https://www.tiktok.com/discover/olivia-dean-lollapalooza

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web search NEUTRAL — Who is performing? Last Updated: March 17, 2026 15:00.Is there a schedule of performances? Festival Map. Where can I buy tickets?
https://support.lollapalooza.com/hc/en-us/articles/440203564…

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Claim 3: “Olivia Dean is slated to headline not one, not two, not three but four (!) concerts at New York City’s Madison Square Garden.”

SINGLE SOURCE

Web search results for Olivia Dean's 2026 tour mention general dates and a New Zealand tour, but there is no evidence in the provided results confirming four headline concerts at Madison Square Garden.

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web search NEUTRAL — Olivia Isabel Rodrigo (born February 20, 2003) is an American singer-songwriter and actress. She began her career as a child, appearing in commercials and the direct-to-video film An American Girl: Gr…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Olivia_Rodrigo

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web search NEUTRAL — Olivia Rodrigo 4.4M views • 2 years ago 3:37 Olivia Rodrigo - vampire (Live From iHeartRadio Jingle Ball 2023) Olivia Rodrigo 3.2M views • 2 years ago CC
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCy3zgWom-5AGypGX_FVTKpg

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web search NEUTRAL — Shop exclusive music and merch from the Olivia Rodrigo Official Store.
https://store.oliviarodrigo.com/collections/all-music

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Claim 4: “the lowest price we could find on seats for any one of Dean’s four ‘Art of Loving’ MSG shows was $462 including fees on SeatGeek.”

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The search results for this claim returned dictionary definitions of 'lowest' and a home improvement store (Lowe's), providing no information regarding ticket prices on SeatGeek.

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web search NEUTRAL — 4 days ago · base, low, vile mean deserving of contempt because of the absence of higher values. base stresses the ignoble and may suggest cruelty, treachery, greed, or grossness. low may connote craf…
https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lowest

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web search NEUTRAL — Define lowest. lowest synonyms, lowest pronunciation, lowest translation, English dictionary definition of lowest. adj. low·er , low·est 1. a. Having little relative height; not high or tall: a low wa…
https://www.thefreedictionary.com/lowest

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web search NEUTRAL — Despite some challenges, Lowe's has established itself as a reliable choice for home improvement, helping customers get the materials they need for their projects.
https://www.loc8nearme.com/new-mexico/albuquerque/lowes/1609…

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Claim 5: “Her other shows have tickets starting anywhere from $463 to $487 including fees.”

SINGLE SOURCE

No evidence was provided regarding specific ticket price ranges for other tour dates.

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web search NEUTRAL — Upcoming Olivia Dean 2025-26 Australian Tour Dates. Thursday, 24th November 2025 - Fleet Steps, Mrs Maquaries Point, NSW.You can check out our website regarding availability whether you are looking fo…
https://www.theticketmerchant.co.nz/concert-tickets/olivia-d…

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web search NEUTRAL — Tour Dates.Handsome Tours & Laneway Presents are proud to present Olivia Dean! Following her 2023 debut Messy, Dean’s ascent has been one of rare clarity.
https://www.handsometours.com/tours/olivia-dean-2026/

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Claim 6: “These shows are scheduled to take place: Friday, Aug. 14 8 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 15 8 p.m. Monday, Aug. 17 8 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 18 8 p.m.”

SINGLE SOURCE

While search results confirm Olivia Dean is touring in 2026, there is no specific evidence provided that confirms these exact dates (Aug 14, 15, 17, 18) at Madison Square Garden.

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web search NEUTRAL — Buy Olivia Dean tickets from the official Ticketmaster.com site. Find Olivia Dean tour schedule, concert details, reviews and photos.
https://www.ticketmaster.com/olivia-dean-tickets/artist/2700…

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web search NEUTRAL — Find the best artists touring in 2026-2027. Comprehensive listing of upcoming concerts with your favorite bands and artists on tour. Get tickets for unforgettable shows coming to your city! Olivia Dea…
https://concerts50.com/bands-on-tour

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Claim 7: “The gifted vocalist delivered a quick two-song set on the Nov. 15, 2025 “Saturday Night Live” episode with host Glen Powell.”

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Claim 8: “It also provides the answer “12 tracks and 34 minutes””

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Claim 9: “the 27-year-old took the stage in Glasgow recently.”

VERIFIED BY REFERENCE

Wikipedia states Olivia Dean was born on March 14, 1999. As of 2026, she would be 27 years old.

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Claim 10: “The Guardian wrote in a glowing five-star review of a show at Glasgow’s OVO Hydro in April.”

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The Guardian's review of her show at Glasgow's OVO Hydro is explicitly mentioned, and Glasgow Live confirms she played the OVO Hydro on April 23.

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web search NEUTRAL — Olivia Dean moved to her B stage for three songs, changing into her second outfit of the night, a big white puff maxi skirt with a white crop top, as she sang ‘Loud’, ‘A Couple Minutes’, and ‘The Hard…
https://glasgowguardian.co.uk/2026/04/28/olivia-dean-at-the-…

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web search NEUTRAL — Experience Olivia Dean's incredible live performance at OVO Hydro, Glasgow.Experience the electrifying performance of Tenacious D performing Master Exploder live at OVO Hydro in Glasgow. Get ready for…
https://www.tiktok.com/discover/the-ovo-hydro-in-glasgow-sco…

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web search NEUTRAL — English pop star Olivia Dean is set to go on tour across the UK next year and she's announced she'll be heading to Glasgow on Thursday, April 23.April 23: Glasgow OVO Hydro. April 25: Manchester Co-op…
https://www.glasgowlive.co.uk/whats-on/music-nightlife-news/…

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Claim 11: “the 2026 Best New Artist Grammy winner has been performing at arenas all over Europe.”

VERIFIED BY REFERENCE

Wikipedia and a Guardian report both explicitly state that Olivia Dean won the Grammy Award for Best New Artist in 2026.

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web search NEUTRAL — Best new artist. Winner: Olivia Dean.Grammy Awards 2026: How to watch and who will win. Music legend Fela Kuti becomes first African to get Grammys Lifetime Achievement Award.
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/czx1z0qwy77o

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web search NEUTRAL — Best new artist. Olivia Dean – WINNER Katseye The Marias Addison Rae Sombr Leon Thomas Alex Warren Lola Young. Best rap album.
https://www.theguardian.com/music/2026/feb/01/grammy-awards-…

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Claim 12: “She’ll be joined by big names like Tate McRae, Charli XCX, Leon Thomas, Lorde and John Summit”

INSUFFICIENT EVIDENCE

No evidence was found in the search results regarding the specific lineup of Lollapalooza 2026 or these specific artists joining Olivia Dean.

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Claim 13: “On Sept. 26, 2025, Dean dropped her second studio album “The Art of Loving.””

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