Live music contributes a lot to the overall revenue earned by the global music industry. Concerts and music festivals help artists earn a big portion of their total income according to Billboard. The success of a concert depends not only on the artists but the location of the venue as well. There are so many great venues around the world that attract a massive audience every time a concert is held there. Here is the list of 10 best live music venues across the world:
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Royal Albert Hall in London, UK
The Royal Albert Hall is one of the most popular and treasured concert venues in the UK and the world. It was established by Queen Victoria in 1871 and has the capacity to seat 5272 people. More than 400 shows are hosted in the hall. The most popular performers at the Hall are James Last, Eric Clapton, Shirley Bassey, and more. The most well-known event at the venue is The Proms held every summer since 1941.
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Red Rocks Amphitheatre in Colorado, USA
It is one of the best music venues in the USA and the world. It is not only visually appealing but highly capable of hosting big events with full dexterity. It is situated between two massive sandstone boulders at 6450 feet above sea level. The natural beauty and environmental way of transforming music into a divine acoustic vibe make the venue so much special.
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Sydney Opera House in Sydney, Australia
It is the number one live music venue in Australia. It hosts more than 2000 events per year with 8.2 million people coming to the shows. Music legends like Bon Iver, Brian Wilson, Mary J. Blige, and more have performed in the venue. There is the main concert hall, a proscenium, a recording studio, an outdoor forecourt, a drama theatre, and more at the Opera House.
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The O2 Arena in London, UK
The O2 Arena is another incredible live music venue situated in the UK. Its multi-purpose indoor facility can seat 20,000 people. The dome structure of the arena is 52 meters high and the venue can provide all major AVs for the events. The most popular artists who have performed in the venue are Stormzy, Celine Dion, Prince, Queen, and many more.
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Grosser Musikvereinssaal in Vienna, Austria
It is one of the most legendary classical music venues across the world. It was opened in 1870 mostly for classical music concerts. It has 2000 seats and is an architectural wonder for many. It has a long rectangular shape. It is constructed in a way that provides the best environment for acoustics, making it the best option for classical music. It is sometimes called the ‘Golden Box’ by the fans because of its luxurious golden coloring.
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Nippon Budokan in Tokyo, Japan
This is a massive indoor arena located in the city of Tokyo. It was built in 1964 and hosted some of the biggest music concerts. The biggest names in the western music industry such as Kiss, Aerosmith, Iron Maiden, Diana Ross, Led Zeppelin, Toto, and more have performed in the arena. The building is shaped octagonal and can host a total of 14,471 seats. Not just music events but martial arts contests are also held there.
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Radio City Music Hall in New York, USA
The live music venue is known as the ‘palace for the people because it offers a grand experience for the visitors at highly affordable prices. It was built in 1931 and has nearly 5960 seats in total. The entrance foyer is 60 feet high. Other than concerts, Grammy Awards, Daytime Emmy Awards, Tony Awards, MTV Video Music Awards, and more have been hosted there.
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Eventim Apollo in London, UK
Formerly known as the Hammersmith Apollo, the Eevntim Apollo is one of the largest original theatres in the world. Opened in 1932, it has the capacity of holding 3,487 people at a time. Icons like Bob Marley, The Rolling Stones, Queen, and more have performed there many times over the years.
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Dubai Opera House in Dubai, UAE
This music venue is relatively newer than the others on the list. It was established in 2016 and has already become quite popular among concert-goers. A lot of famous artists like Russell Howard, Katherine Jenkins, and many musical groups have performed there. It has around 2500 seats and the venue is perfect for classical and pop music performances.
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Ronnie Scotts in London, UK
This is a rather small concert venue compared to the others on the list. Mostly, the venue hosts jazz music every night of the week. Professional musicians from all over the world come to the venue for its popularity. The club was opened in 1959 by saxophonist Ronnie Scotts, hence the name. Iconic jazz artists like Jules Holland, Lee Ritenour, Marcus Miller, and more have performed there.