{"id":104524,"date":"2025-05-22T13:18:09","date_gmt":"2025-05-22T12:18:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/routenote.com\/blog\/?p=104524"},"modified":"2025-06-02T11:41:52","modified_gmt":"2025-06-02T10:41:52","slug":"how-many-artists-are-touring-in-2025-study-reveals-less-artists-are-touring","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/routenote.com\/blog\/how-many-artists-are-touring-in-2025-study-reveals-less-artists-are-touring\/","title":{"rendered":"How many artists are touring in 2025? Study reveals the numbers are on the decline"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Chartmetric\u2019s latest study reveals a major decline in artists touring, even for major artists.<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

A steep drop in touring levels<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Touring has long been considered a key part of an artist\u2019s career<\/a>, both for an exposure and financial boost. However, many artists have cancelled or cut down on tours in recent years. A new Chartmetric study<\/a> reveals that even superstar and mid-level artists are scaling back on live shows.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The study tracked how many of the top 1,000 mid-level and superstar artists played at least 10 concerts in 2022 versus 2024. The findings? Mid-level artists saw a 7% drop in activity (from 19% to 12%). Superstar artists saw an even sharper decline: 44% of them toured in 2022, compared to just 36% in 2024. Notably, high-profile names like Jennifer Lopez, The Black Keys, and Lauryn Hill & Fugees all cancelled tours in 2024.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Image credit: Chartmetric<\/a><\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

This isn\u2019t just a trend among emerging artists- it\u2019s an industry-wide shift.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Why artists are touring less<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Such a drop off only begs the question: why are artists touring less?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Rising costs<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Touring has become increasingly expensive<\/a>. From rising fuel and accommodation costs to insurance and food, many artists can\u2019t afford to hit the road. In fact, 82% of musicians worldwide can\u2019t afford to tour beyond their local area.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Going global poses an even greater challenge for artists. In 2024, artist visas to the US almost quadrupled (from $460 to $1615 per musician) in the first price rise since 2016. For bands, those costs add up fast. Add the price of international flights, baggage, and equipment insurance, and touring becomes unfeasible for many.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Can independent musicians afford to tour anymore?<\/a><\/blockquote>