LAS VEGAS STAYS STRONG

AS EXPECTED, THE MAJOR live markets on the Boxscore charts all performed, but Las Vegas was the only city to be featured in all four venue lists based on size category.

“Coming out of the pandemic, people were wanting to get away, and Las Vegas was an easy choice because we are only a one- to three-hour flight max for half the country, and we started preparing for the return of live music earlier than many other cities,” says Bobby Reynolds, senior vp of AEG Presents Las Vegas.

Sin City venues within the top 10 of their respective charts grossed a total of $258 million. New York buildings grossed $168 million, and Los Angeles concert halls grossed $109 million.

Las Vegas’ Allegiant Stadium, which opened in 2021, ranked third on the Top Venues: 15,001 or More Capacity chart, immediately followed by T-Mobile Arena.

The MGM Grand Garden Arena topped the 10,001- to 15,000-capacity chart, while Las Vegas’ Dolby Live (previously known as Park MGM Theater) earned second place on the 5,001- to 10,000-capacity chart and Zappos Theater at Planet Hollywood grabbed the No. 7 spot.

The brand-new Resorts World Theatre earned the top slot on the 5,000 or less capacity chart, followed by The Colosseum at Caesars Palace in second.