The Top 20 Global Concert Tours ranks artists according to their average box office gross per city, along with the average ticket prices for performances around the world. This list is compiled based on data provided to the renowned trade publication Pollstar by concert promoters and venue managers.
At the forefront of this ranking is Shakira, who leads with an impressive average box office gross of $5,847,162 from her concerts, attracting an average audience of 47,871 fans per city. The average ticket price for her shows stands at $122.14, showcasing the demand for her performances in various locations.
Following Shakira is Justin Timberlake, with a significant average gross of $1,658,341 derived from an average attendance of 12,281. His ticket prices average around $135.03, indicating a robust market for his music and performances.
In third place is Tyler Childers, who garners an average gross of $1,532,958 from his concerts, with attendance numbers hitting about 16,290. His ticket prices are more affordable compared to the top two, averaging at $94.10, reflecting a balance between accessibility and profitability.
Rounding out the top four is Mary J. Blige with an average gross of $1,401,365 and an attendance of around 10,134. She commands a higher ticket price average of $138.28, signaling her lasting popularity and influence in the music industry.
Chayanne follows in fifth place, grossing an average of $1,362,118 with an average of 10,885 attendees per concert, and an average ticket price of $125.13. This highlights his continued appeal among fans, particularly in the Latin music scene.
The list continues with Deftones in sixth place, averaging $1,318,974 in gross revenue from 13,500 attendees and an average ticket price of $97.70. Following closely behind is Disturbed, bringing in an average of $1,205,538 with 11,924 in attendance and an average ticket price of $101.10.
Sebastian Maniscalco takes the eighth position with an average gross of $1,067,302, drawing 11,176 fans and offering tickets at an average of $95.50. Blake Shelton closely follows, grossing $999,434 with 10,409 attendees and a ticket price averaging $96.02.
Other notable artists include Joaquin Sabina with an average gross of $932,742, Cody Johnson at $899,571, and André Rieu at $881,325. Each artist presents unique ticket pricing models reflecting their fan bases.
The last few positions feature Mariah Carey and Maroon 5, both with notable average revenues of $801,589 and $800,344, respectively, despite smaller audiences of 4,729 and 4,928 attendees. Their higher average ticket prices of $169.49 and $162.40 show a premium market strategy.
As noted, the rankings also include Elevation Worship, Gabriel Iglesias, and Forrest Frank, who grossed between $290,951 and $641,823. The average ticket prices for these artists reveal a range of affordability and are indicative of their specific fan engagement approaches.
For those interested in upcoming tour information and additional details on these artists, Pollstar remains a premier source in the concert industry, with further data available at www.pollstar.com.
