Throughout history, concerts have been a substantial part of entertainment culture, drawing crowds for interactive experiences with musicians. The first concert where admission was charged was in London in 1672. In 2025, concert attendance numbers show that concerts remain a significant part of how people listen to music, even as online music websites continue to influence traditional listening methods.
According to a report provided by WifiTalents, 90% of people in a survey stated that live music was their preferred way to listen to music. This statistic highlights how concerts still matter in today’s world, with people choosing traditional live music over newer digital music. This shows that despite the rise of more common streaming platforms, many listeners still choose to listen to music in person, bringing a more heightened listening experience, which only live performances can bring.
Sage Creek junior Keison Thomas attends multiple concerts a year. “I would really rather go to an actual concert rather than just listening to music online,” said Thomas.
Data from WifiTalents displays that people aged 15-34 years make up around 70% of the concerts. This source highlights how younger audiences are now a huge factor in shaping the concert scene.
Lady Gaga’s record-breaking concert, which took place at Copacabana Beach in May 2025, attracted over two million fans. This not only secured her status as the largest concert holder of 2025 so far, but it also reflected the ongoing extension of live music. With the mix of her enormous crowd size and the large media impact, this concert in Rio de Janeiro, expertly showed how concerts in 2025 are increasingly growing, uniting millions throughout the world.
Other popular concerts such as those in Beyonce’s “Cowboy Carter” tour, which ended in Las Vegas in July of 2025, became the highest-grossing country tour of all time, earning more than $400 million in only 32 shows. This tour, held across not only the United States but also in Europe, drew more than 1.5 million fans.
Lady Gaga’s unsurpassed beach concert and Beyoncé’s massive “Cowboy Carter” tour both show how 2025 concerts have become milestones that display the ongoing growth and influence of live music.
Per Gitnux, over 45% of concert tickets are now bought online, demonstrating how effortless technology has made it for people to access live events. This growth in technology has also encouraged people to attend more concerts. With fewer barriers, the process of buying tickets feels unchallenging and more accessible.
“I think phones just make everything a lot easier for me,” Junior Alya Sabra said about ticket sales.
Even as digital platforms flourish more and more, statistics show that live music will continue to be a great part of many people’s lives. With younger audiences being the cornerstone of concert development and new technology making access to concerts easier than ever, concerts are sure to stay relevant for years to come.
