{
  "id": 3985575,
  "title": "Top 20 Global Concert Tours from Pollstar",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/28/top-20-global-concert-tours-from-pollstar-3985575",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-28T15:23:02.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Associated Press",
    "slug": "associated-press",
    "url": "https://apnews.com/article/top-20-global-concert-tours-from-pollstar-76cdcd570e7aaccad6f5ec40213130e9"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Top 20 Global Concert Tours list is compiled by Pollstar based on data provided by concert promoters and venue managers. It ranks artists according to their average box office gross per city, along with the average ticket price for each show worldwide. Karol G leads the list with a substantial $9,253,713 gross and an average ticket price of $217.25 across 42,594 shows. System Of A Down follows with $8,634,352 and an average ticket price of $140.91, while Chris Brown and Usher are in third place with $7,671,067 and $177.71 respectively. This ranking continues with Bad Bunny, Luke Combs, Noah Kahan, Fuerza Regida, Take That, Iron Maiden, Max Pezzali, Pitbull, Bon Jovi, Chris Stapleton, Kenny Chesney, Rush, Backstreet Boys, No Doubt, Rüfüs Du Sol, Ariana Grande, and finally J. Cole, who rounds out the top 20 with $2,184,573 and an average ticket price of $149.97, appearing in 14,566 shows.",
  "summary": "The Top 20 Global Concert Tours ranks artists by average box office gross per…",
  "key_points": [
    "Karol G tops the list with $9.25M gross and $217.25 avg ticket price",
    "System Of A Down ranks second with $8.63M gross and $140.91 avg price",
    "J. Cole concludes the top 20 with $2.18M gross and $149.97 avg ticket price"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Winnipeg Free Press",
        "title": "Top 20 Global Concert Tours from Pollstar",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/28/top-20-global-concert-tours-from-pollstar",
        "published": "2026-08-28T14:34:19.000Z"
      }
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}