This month, Pollstar — a trade publication that researches + covers the concert industry — released its inaugural concert market rankings and Lexington made the top 100 list coming in at 75.
The list was populated by ticket sales from live events that were performed in venues of all types + sizes from Nov. 11, 2020-Nov. 17, 2021. The data was reported by concert promoters, venues, booking agents, and artist managers. Here are some fast facts from Lexington’s ranking—
Reported Gross $ 3,352,364
Reported tickets sold 48,534
Reported Shows 25
Average Ticket Price $ 69.07
Designated Market Area Rank 63
Now let’s rock and roll into Lexington’s exciting music scene —
🎤 Rupp Arena, 430 W. Vine St. | Capacity 23,500 | This is where the biggest names come to town — from Mumford & Sons to Reba McEntire, you name it + Rupp has probably hosted them. Next concert — Elton John
🎤 Lexington Opera House, 401 W. Short St. | Capacity 1,000 | While it specializes in hosting a lot of musicals + theater, the Lexington Opera House has hosted the likes of Elle King and The Black Jacket Symphony. Next concert — Clay Walker and Easton Corbin
🎤 Manchester Music Hall,899 Manchester St. | Capacity 1,100 | This Distillery District staple hosts everyone from Walker Montgomery to Black Stone Cherry. Next concert — Josh Abbott Band
🎤 The Lyric Theatre, 300 E. Third St. | Capacity 530 | Every Monday you can count on seeing the Woodsong’s Old-Time Radio Hour at The Lyric. Next concert — Denise King
🎤 The Burl, 375 Thompson Rd. | Capacity 300 inside, 1,500 outside | A Distillery District favorite, it hosts local acts such as The Wooks + bigger names like Winona Judd and Houndmouth. Next concert — The Local Honeys
Reader recommendations:
- Lisa R. said Creaux,
- Debbie N. said Proud Mary’s BBQ,
- Jim R. said Henry Clay’s Public House,
- Robert E. said Elixir
- Kathy R. said The Rackhouse Tavern at The Campbell House
- Paul H. said Moondance Amphitheater, The Green Lantern, Al’s Bar, Pam Miller Downtown Art’s Center, Tee Dee’s Lounge, Tin Roof, Singletary Center for the Arts, Chevy Chase Inn
