There’s nothing quite like seeing your favorite band or performer live in concert. From long-awaited reunions to massive stadium tour this summer concert season is shaping up to be one for the books.
With all the buzz around this year’s concerts, at Insuranks, we wanted to see which show Americans are interested in the most. We analyzed more than 5,000 Google search terms related to concerts and live performances over the past 12 months to determine the most sought-after concert ticket in each state.
Most Popular Concerts by State
Taylor Swift’s “Eras Tour” was one of the most sought-after tickets this summer. The massive stadium tour sold out within hours. ‘Swifties’ scrambled to secure their spot to see the pop star’s first show since the pandemic canceled her “Lover Fest World Tour.”
Swift was the most popular concert in Arizona.In addition The Eras Tour was the top concert in Maine, New Hampshire, Massachusetts, and Rhode Island.
Miss Americana’s show was the top choice for concert goers this year, many are looking forward to seeing some rock and roll legends.
Def Leppard, Mötley Crüe, and Alice Cooper’s “The World Tour” was the concert of choice in five states including Alaska, Florida, Indiana, Minnesota, and Missouri.
Colorado and Washington are pulling out their old flannels for Blink 182’s return to the stage.
The piano man and the reigning queen of rock and roll will be touring in a select few cities this summer.
New Jersey and New York will be living it up and rocking out to “Born in the USA” with ‘The Boss’ himself. Of course, it makes sense Bruce Springsteen is the most popular concert in the Garden State which he calls home.
Some big names in country music are hitting the road too. The “King of Country” George Strait is the ticket of choice in Alabama, New Mexico, Oklahoma, and Wyoming. And don’t forget about the “Queen of Country.”
Reba McEntire will be performing some of her 25 number-one songs live this year and is the top show in Idaho and West Virginia.
No Shoes Nation will be out in force in Pennsylvania for Kenny Chesney’s “Go Back 2023 Tour,” Garth Brook’s is the top concert in Utah and Arkansas while Nebraska is saying “Let’s Go Girls…” and buying tickets to see Shania Twain.
California awaits the Red Hot Chili Peppers to take the stage in their home state, while Vermont is excited to see Burlington-based Phish perform live. Nevada is excited for Usher’s residency in Las Vegas and Hawaii can’t wait to see South Korean girl group Blackpink.
Top 10 Concerts in the U.S.
When it comes to the top concert nationwide there’s no competition. Taylor Swift’s “Eras Tour” is the most sought-after ticket this summer. But Tay most certainly isn’t the only show in town.
- Tickets to Def Leppard, Mötley Crüe, and Alice Cooper’s “The World Tour,”
- Morgan Wallen’s “One Night at a Time Tour,
- “The Legacy Tour ‘23,” and Luke Combs’ “World Tour”
are all highly sought after.
- Chris Stapleton’s “All American Road Show,”
- Beyonce’s “Renaissance World Tour,”
- Blink 182’s “World Tour”,
- Red Hot Chili Peppers’
- “Global Stadium Tour,”
- and Drake’s “It’s All a Blur Tour”
help round out the top 10 hottest concerts in the U.S. this year.
Paying for Concerts in 2023
Americans are excited about live music. Nearly 4 in 5 will attend a concert in 2023 and many will see more than one. On average, Americans will attend three concerts this year. Two-thirds prefer concerts at independent venues, while 1 in 3 prefer large or stadium events.
When it comes to securing those tickets, on average, Americans spend $113 on a single concert ticket
Concerts & Insurance
Attending concerts can be fun; however it does have some risks. Insurance can also assist concertgoers and organizers to limit their losses in case something goes wrong.
Ticket Cancellation Insurance
In the case of many concert goers purchasing tickets for popular events, ticket cancellation insurance can be a good addition to have. These types of policies or insurance ensures coverage on the following:
Policy Cover Event Cancellation: If an unpredicted event happens that causes the concert to be canceled or the dates postponed for example, the artist could get sick or a natural disaster, the attendee of the concert will get their money back.
Concert Vendor Insurance
It is important for event organizers and vendors at concerts to have coverage which can be general Eligible all-purpose Concert Vendors insurance includes the following:
- General Liability Insurance– This covers any third party bodily injury or property damage occurring because of the event. This is essential for covering incidents like accidents involving concertgoers.
- Concert Insurance-This is an Event Insurance specifically written for live events, including its various or all host concert-related events like a covering loss of equipment insurance due to unforeseen circumstances.
Importance of Event Liability Insurance
Event liability insurance is indispensable for concert organizers, as it safeguards against event-related claims in connection with any accident or injury by a person. The key aspects include:
- Coverage for Third party claims: People attending the concert may sustain injuries or property damage While the concert is in session.
All these uncomfortable issues may end up in legal battles with heavy costs of litigation and compensations to be paid after verdicts in favor of the concert goers. This insurance covers legal expenditures and out of court settlements.
- Venue Requirements– In most cases, venues want to see proof of liability insurance before allowing you to hold an event there. That way, the venue as well as the organizers are assured of not being sued.
Buying Concert Tickets
91% of Americans think concert tickets are overpriced and 62% say it’s been harder to afford concert tickets this year. In general, 34% of Americans are not satisfied with the ticket-purchasing process.
Nearly half (48%) said they purchase tickets for a concert as soon as they become available, whereas only 1% wait until day-of for concert tickets.
According to the survey, 91% of Americans prefer to purchase their tickets directly from the venue. Nearly 3 in 5 don’t trust third-party vendors to sell authentic tickets and of those who don’t trust them, nearly 4 in 5 believe hidden fees are a type of a scam. 77% of Americans believe Ticketmaster has the highest added fees, compared to other ticket vendors.
The 2023 concert season promises to be an exciting time for music lovers everywhere. Whether you prefer the biggest headliners or the newest up-and-coming artists, there will be plenty of opportunities to enjoy the sounds in a live setting this year. For more information on 2024 concert updates contact us today or visit our website.
