The most popular concert tickets, tour stops, and artists around the country, based on SeatGeek data through Wednesday, March 11th.
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. Jhene Aiko (Rank last week: 1)
Jhene Aiko has announced dates behind The Magic Hour. The shows are in conjunction with her upcoming album, Chilombo. Catch her starting May 1 in Boston at the Orpheum Theatre, followed by stops in DC, Los Angeles, Orlando, New Orleans, Denver, Seattle, San Francisco and a whole lot more.
2. Coachella (Rank last week: 3)
Coachella is making headlines this week after the festival was forced to postpone its event until the fall due to Coronavirus. They are also offering refunds to fans unable to attend the new dates.
3. Post Malone (Rank last week: 4)
Post Malone continues to truck along on his neverending “Runaway Tour.” Catch him at the Pepsi Center in Denver on March 12, the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas on March 14, and the Talking Stick Resort Arena in Phoenix, AZ on March 15.
4. Justin Bieber (Rank last week: 9)
Justin Bieber recently moved his “Changed Tour” to smaller stadiums, which means fans get to enjoy the singer in a bit smaller of a setting. The tour kicks off on May 14 in Seattle at the CenturyLink Field.
5. BTS (Rank Last Week: 5)
BTS is gearing up for their big nationwide trek. The fun begins stateside on April 25 in Santa Clara, CA at Levi’s Stadium and wraps up with a two-night stand at Soldier Field in Chicago on June 5 and 6.
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SeatGeek “Rising” Artists and Festivals
Past Week, Based on the Percent Increase in SeatGeek Web Traffic
1. Lil Uzi Vert +3161%
Lil Uzi Vert is in the spotlight after the release of his latest album Eternal Atake. You can see him perform at JMBLYA Dallas on May 1, followed by a stint at Rolling Loud Festival in Miami.
2. Schitt’s Creek +189%
Schitt’s Creek has announced dates for The Farewell Tour 2020. The beloved TV series is coming to a close, and the cast will be embarking on a North American tour. The tour kicks off on May 1 with a performance at Orpheum Theatre in Los Angeles, and runs through July 11 at The Borgata in Atlantic City, NJ.
3. CRSSD Festival +131%
CRSSD Festival took place last weekend at Waterfront Park in San Diego. Headliners included Gesaffelstein, Chris Lake, Carl Cox and more.
4. Madison Beer: +124%
Madison Beer has revealed details behind her new album. Life Support is due out later this year. Her latest single off the record, “GOod in Goodbye,” was released back in January, and the Justin Bieber protege only has more excitement coming from there. Stay tuned for tour dates forthcoming.
5. The Driver Era: +107%
The Driver Era, an alternative musical duo that consists of the brothers Rocky and Ross Lynch, will hit the road in just a few weeks. Catch them on a spring tour that kicks off on April 1 in NYC at Webster Hall at wraps up on May 5 in Los Angeles at The Fonda.
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Most Popular Upcoming Tour Stops and Festivals
Upcoming Week, Based on SeatGeek Ticket Sales
Billie Eilish rules the roost this week, with the kick off of her “Where Do We Go? World Tour” earlier this week. Fans can look forward to seeing her this weekend at the PNC Arena in Raleigh, NC on Thursday, followed by the Wells Fargo Center in Philly on Friday, Madison Square Garden in NYC on March 15, and the Prudential Center in Newark, NJ on March 16.
Post Malone is still selling out stadiums on his “Runaway Tour,” with performances at the Pepsi Center in Denver on March 12, the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas on March 14, and the Talking Stick Resort Arena in Phoenix, AZ on March 15. Meanwhile, the Houston Rodeo is taking over the Texas city for the week, with shows on Friday, Saturday and Sunday at the NRG Stadium.