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The most popular concert tickets, tour stops, and artists around the country, based on SeatGeek data through Wednesday, October 2nd.
Welcome to our weekly report on the world of live music, based on exclusive data from SeatGeek, a ticketing platform that enables fans to buy and sell tickets for sports, concert, and theater events. Read on for insights into the most popular artists and festivals from the prior and upcoming weeks.
Most Popular Artists and Festivals
Past Week, Based on SeatGeek Web Traffic
1. Billie Eilish (Rank last week: 12)
Billie Eilish is back on top after announcing the “Where Do We Go? World Tour.” The musician will kick things off on March 9 in Miami at the AmericanAirlines Arena followed by stops throughout the East Coast, including a show at Madison Square Garden in New York City on March 15.
2. Post Malone (Rank last week: 1)
Post Malone is still touring behind his new album, Hollywood’s Bleeding, and you can currently catch him on the “Runaway Tour.” This month, the rapper works his way down from Buffalo to Miami before turning back West to play New Orleans’ Voodoo Festival.
3. Luke Combs (Rank last week: 3)
Luke Combs will be on the road for a good chunk of next year for the “What You See is What You Get Tour.” He’ll be joined by Ashley McBryde for the trek, which kicks off on February 7 and runs through July 10.
4. Jonas Brothers (Rank last week: 2)
In addition to being knee-deep in “Happiness Begins” tour dates from now through the end of the year (plus a slew of shows overseas), the Jonas Brothers have also just been tapped for several performances on this year’s iHeart Radio’s Jingle Ball.
5. Elton John (Rank last week: 8)
Not only did Elton John just kick off another leg of North American performances for his “Farewell Yellow Brick Road” tour, but he also just announced seven NYC-area gigs slated for 2020.
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SeatGeek “Rising” Artists and Festivals
Past Week, Based on the Percent Increase in SeatGeek Web Traffic
1. Billie Eilish: +1112%
Billie Eilish has announced a batch of 2020 concert dates for her Where Do We Go? world tour. The musician will kick things off on March 9 in Miami at the AmericanAirlines Arena followed by stops throughout the East Coast, including a show at Madison Square Garden in New York City on March 15.
2. Snoh Aalegra: +784%
In support of her new album, Ugh, those feels again, soulful singer Snoh Aalegra is hitting the road for a short tour. The seven-date trek runs from November 21 to December 7, and includes stops in Chicago, NYC and Los Angeles.
3. Jingle Ball: +708%
Christmas must be near if iHeart Radio is already announcing their Jingle Ball lineup. The epic holiday tour has a lineup boasting Taylor Swift, BTS, Billie Eilish, Lizzo and more, and runs from December 1 to December 22.
4. Kenny Chesney: +580%
Beach bum icon Kenny Chesney is taking out his summer-y twang for another stadium run, dubbed the “Chillaxification Tour,” in the hot months of 2020. The tour starts on April 18 in Arlington, TX and wraps up on August 28 in Foxborough, MA.
5. Sturgill Simpson: +526%
Sturgill Simpson made headlines this week when he appeared on the “Joe Rogan Experience” podcast to discuss his upcoming tour plans. The musician confirmed plans for a full U.S. tour, tentatively slated to begin in mid-February. Stay tuned.
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Most Popular Upcoming Tour Stops and Festivals
Upcoming Week, Based on SeatGeek Ticket Sales
Billie Eilish bookends this week’s hottest upcoming tour list, first for her October 8 show in Dallas at the American Airlines Arena, and then for her October 7 show in Tulsa at the BOK Center. The ever-touring Jonas Brothers are also drumming up excitement for their upcoming Honda Center performance in Anaheim, CA. Only a few towns over, Lana Del Rey will be taking the stage to wow the Berkeley crowd in attendance at her “Norman F–king Rockwell Tour.”
Austin City Limits festival also takes place this weekend, and fans are clambering to get their hands on single-day passes to see Guns N’ Roses headline. For folks living on the East Coast, Post Malone will take his runaway tour to upstate New York and Boston this weekend.