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Hot Tickets: Aug. 22, 2019

Hot Tickets: Aug. 22, 2019

Posted by | Aug 21, 2019 | , ,

Janet Jackson performs on stage during the 53rd Montreux Jazz Festival in Lake Geneva, Canada. (Getty Images) Janet Jackson continues to defy expectations for her residency at Park Theater at Park MGM in Las Vegas. This week, the pop princess dominated VenuesNow’s Hot Tickets 5,001-10,000 Capacity chart, and landed spots 1-4. Jackson’s best attended shows were July 24-27. The three shows grossed $2,6092,570; attendance was 15,006 and the ticket range was $79-$500. Live Nation/MGM International is promoting Jackson’s tour. My Morning Jacket took spots on two separate capacity charts with a stop at Forest Hills Stadium, taking the No. 2 spot on the 10,001-15,000 Capacity chart, and a show at Red Rocks Amphitheater in Morrison, Colo., taking slot No. 5 on the 5,001-10,000 Capacity chart. HOT TICKETS is a weekly summary of the top events and ticket sales as reported to VN Pulse via Pollstar. Following are the top 20… Continue Reading Hot Tickets: Aug. 22, 2019

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Hot Tickets: Aug. 15, 2019

Posted by | Aug 15, 2019 | , ,

Disney on Ice takes three spots with Mexico City shows Disney on Ice is 40 years old and still topping charts. An international stop by the beloved brand at Auditorio Nacional in Mexico City took the top three spots on our 5,001-10,000 Capacity chart this week and skated away with $4,107,014. In total, 34 shows of the family-friendly ice spectacular were performed to 155,738 fans. The ticket range was $7.80-$78.69. OCESA/CIE promoted the Feld Entertainment-produced shows. Another longtime fan favorite, the Zac Brown Band, also rose to the top of the charts this week. Two shows at FivePoint Amphitheatre in Irvine, Calif., grossed $1,481,971, and landed the band in the No. 1 spot on the 10,001-15,000 Capacity chart. Attendance was 20,808, and the ticket price range was $15-$149.50. The shows were promoted by Live Nation. HOT TICKETS is a weekly summary of the top events and ticket sales as reported to… Continue Reading Hot Tickets: Aug. 15, 2019

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Hot Tickets: Aug. 8, 2019

Hot Tickets: Aug. 8, 2019

Posted by | Aug 8, 2019 | , ,

Jennifer Lopez performs during the It’s My Party tour at Madison Square Garden in New York City. (Getty Images)  Jennifer Lopez dominates the big buildings J.Lo has taken over the charts. Jennifer Lopez took four spots on our More Than 15,000 Capacity Hot Tickets chart this week with stops at AmericanAirlines Arena in Miami, where she did three shows, followed by one-offs at Prudential Center in Newark, N.J.; Amway Center in Orlando, Fla.; and, after Shawn Mendes in spot No. 4, Capital One Arena in Washington, D.C. In total, she grossed $11,702,915 and played to 80,129 fans. Tickets ranged from $49.95-$499.95. Lopez’s tour is promoted by Live Nation. Lizzo gets a shoutout on this week’s chart, her first showing. The singer and rapper grossed $435,025 at McMenamins Edgefield Amphitheater in Troutdale, Ore., from two shows, which placed her at No. 5 on our 5,000 or Less Capacity chart. Attendance was… Continue Reading Hot Tickets: Aug. 8, 2019

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Hot Tickets: Aug. 1, 2019

Hot Tickets: Aug. 1, 2019

Posted by | Jul 31, 2019 | , ,

Manny Pacquiao hits Keith Thurman in the third round of their WBA welterweight title fight at MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas. Pacquiao took the win by a split decision July 20. (Getty Images) Premier Boxing Champions: Pacquiao vs. Thurman was another in a long string of high-grossing bouts in Las Vegas. The showdown grossed $6,260,275 at MGM Grand Garden Arena to take the No. 1 spot on our 10,000-15,000 Capacity chart this week. Over 13,000 fans attended and the ticket range was $100-$2,500. The match was promoted by Mayweather Promotions, MP Promotions, and TGB Promotions. On the concert side, top names continue to top our Hot Tickets charts. Billy Joel took two spots on the More Than 15,000 Capacity chart this week with his stop at Oriole Park at Camden Yards in Baltimore taking top honors. That show grossed $6,013,337. Attendance was 39,246 and the ticket range was… Continue Reading Hot Tickets: Aug. 1, 2019

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Hot Tickets: July 25, 2019

Hot Tickets: July 25, 2019

Posted by | Jul 25, 2019 | , ,

Paul McCartney performs on his Freshen Up tour at London’s O2 Arena. (Getty Images) Border-crossing McCartney rules big-venue chart with LA, Vancouver shows When Paul McCartney plays, he tops charts, and this week is no exception: Sir Paul took the top two spots on our More Than 15,000 Capacity Hot Tickets chart performing on his Freshen Up tour in two countries. A U.S. show at Los Angeles’ Dodger Stadium took the No. 1 spot, grossing $7,015,989. His gig a few days earlier in Canada at Vancouver’s B.C. Place grabbed the No. 2 slot, with a gross of $4,520,588. Tickets ranged from $26.73 to $299; AEG Presents is the promoter of the tour. McCartney also took spots No. 4 and 5 with concerts in San Jose, Calif., and Phoenix. Another act with decades of staying power is Aerosmith, which is kicking up the Las Vegas residency model with its unique brand… Continue Reading Hot Tickets: July 25, 2019

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