(HYPEBOT) – A new study analyzed concert and album reviews from both fans and critics to find the best artists to see live in 2025. While the methodology might not be the most rigorous scientifically, the results are still quite interesting.
Study ranks Best Artists to See Live in 2025
Beyonce and Bruce Springsteen are predictable inclusions in analysis commissioned by Betway. But RAYE at #1 and the omission of performers like Benson Boone offer a bit of surprise.
| The best concerts for 2025 based on reviews | |||||
| Rank | Artist | Concert reviews | Album critic reviews | Album fan reviews | Overall score |
| 1 | RAYE | 96% | 82.0 | 9.0 | 9.4 |
| 2 | Beyoncé | 100% | 79.9 | 8.0 | 9.1 |
| 3 | Bruce Springsteen | 98% | 81.1 | 7.8 | 8.8 |
| 4 | Sam Fender | 90% | 82.7 | 8.5 | 8.6 |
| 5 | Fontaines D.C. | 88% | 86.0 | 7.9 | 8.3 |
| 6 | Charli XCX | 88% | 79.6 | 8.5 | 8.3 |
| 7 | Iron Maiden | 89% | 77.3 | 8.5 | 8.2 |
| 8 | The Maccabees | 87% | 72.7 | 8.5 | 7.7 |
| 9 | Kylie Minogue | 89% | 68.7 | 8.4 | 7.6 |
| 10 | Neil Young | 86% | 76.4 | 7.7 | 7.4 |
You can view the full study here which offers a few more surprises like:
- Matt Maltese provides his fans with the best value for money concert in 2025, with concert-goers paying just $2.19 per song based on average ticket prices and his set list length.
- Guns N’ Roses top the list for the happiest setlists, performing five high-tempo tracks in the 140–150 BPM range, the tempo scientifically linked to boosting
Bruce Houghton is the Founder and Editor of Hypebot, a Senior Advisor at Bandsintown, a Berklee College Of Music professor and founder of the Skyline Artists Agency
