StubHub Apologizes for Christian Concert Listing Mix-Up

Ticket reseller StubHub issued an apology after mistakenly listing a Christian Christmas concert as a performance by heavy metal band Lamb of God, leading some fans to purchase tickets for the wrong event at a South Carolina venue on December 20.

The mix-up occurred with "Behold The Lamb Of God," a holiday show by Christian musician Andrew Peterson centered on songs about the birth of Jesus Christ. The performance took place at Spartanburg Memorial Auditorium in Spartanburg, South Carolina. While the venue's website and Ticketmaster accurately described the event and sold tickets, StubHub's listing featured a photo of Lamb of God frontman Randy Blythe and promoted it as a top-trending concert by the Virginia-based metal group. Lamb of God, known for its intense live shows and recent tours including a fall 2025 run, had no scheduled performance that night or in the area.

The error drew complaints from disappointed attendees who arrived expecting mosh pits and heavy riffs but encountered a family-oriented production with acoustic storytelling and worship music. Some fans expressed frustration online over the unexpected atmosphere and the money spent on resale tickets. StubHub...