GITNUX MARKETDATA REPORT 2024

Statistics About The Most Attended Concert

The most attended concert has an average attendance of over 100,000 people.

Last Updated: June 18, 2024

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In this post, we will explore some of the most attended concerts in history, from massive free outdoor events to sold-out stadium tours. These statistics highlight the incredible draw of iconic musicians and the impact of their performances on millions of fans around the world.

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"Rod Stewart holds the Guinness World Record for the largest ever free concert with an estimated attendance of 3.5 million people."

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"The largest paid concert attendance in history was by Vasco Rossi, with 225,173 attendants in 2017."

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"Woodstock in 1969 had nearly 400,000 attendees."

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"Garth Brooks 2014 concert in Dublin was cancelled due to overbooking, with approx. 400,000 tickets sold."

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"A total of 1.6 million people attended Michael Jackson's Bad tour."

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"Approximately 500,000 people attended the 3-day Monterey International Pop Festival in 1967."

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"Paul McCartney played to approximately 184,000 fans over two nights in Mexico City in 2012."

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"Approximately 500,000 people attended the Isle of Wight Festival in 1970."

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"Nearly 600,000 people attended the Summer Jam at Watkins Glen in 1973."

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"Approximately 400,000 people attended the Us Festival in California over four days in 1982."

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"An estimated 500,000 people attended the Toronto SARS benefit concert in 2003."

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"The world's largest gospel concert in Nigeria gathered an estimated 700,000 people in 2017."

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"Approximately 150,000 people attended David Bowie's concert at the Isle of Wight Festival in 2004."

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"Approximately 200,000 people attended K-Pop group BTS' "Love Yourself" tour in Seoul in 2019."

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"Approximately 120,000 people attended Queen's concert at the Budapest People's Stadium in 1986."

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"Lady Gaga’s Born This Way Ball concert tour in 2012-2013 sold 1.6 million tickets globally."

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"According to Pollstar, U2's 360-degree tour had a total attendance of over 7.2 million people."

In conclusion, the statistics presented highlight the incredible diversity and scale of concert attendance throughout history, ranging from intimate gatherings to massive global tours. From iconic events like Woodstock and the Isle of Wight Festival to record-breaking performances by artists like Rod Stewart and U2, the data underscores the enduring appeal of live music and the ability of musicians to draw in crowds numbering in the hundreds of thousands or even millions. These statistics showcase the profound impact that music has on people worldwide, bringing them together in shared experiences that transcend language, culture, and location.

Jannik Lindner

Jannik is the Co-Founder of Gitnux and has been working in the digital space since 2016. He is specialized in content and tech.

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