BJCC, Legacy Arena Climb Pollstar’s Rankings of World’s Top Venues

The BJCC Concert Hall is now the 44th top-grossing theatre in the world, and Legacy Arena is the 68th top-grossing arena, from November 2024 to May 2025.

BIRMINGHAM, AL – The Birmingham-Jefferson Convention Complex (BJCC) is celebrating a major achievement in Pollstar’s 2025 Mid-Year Rankings. Pollstar, the leading trade publication for the concert and live entertainment industry, recognized Legacy Arena and the BJCC Concert Hall for their significant climbs in the most-recent rankings, further affirming their status as premier entertainment destinations.

From November 14, 2024, to May 14, 2025 –

–  Legacy Arena generated $13,465,569 in gross revenue from 156,192 tickets sold
–  BJCC Concert Hall recorded $8,856,057 in gross revenue from 143,438 tickets sold

Legacy Arena is now ranked the #68 grossing arena worldwide, up from #78 at the end of 2024. It also climbed to #35 in the U.S. for gross revenue, up from #49. In ticket sales, Legacy Arena rose to #75 worldwide, up from #80, while holding steady at #36 in the U.S. compared to the 2024 year-end ranking.

The BJCC Concert Hall saw even more impressive progress. The theatre rose to #44 among worldwide theatres, up from #76, and advanced to #35 in U.S. gross revenue, up from #61 at the end of 2024. In ticket sales, the Concert Hall now ranks #31 worldwide, up from #64, and #22 in the U.S., up from #48, advancing more than 30 spots in both categories since the 2024 year-end report.

“Our progress reflects the incredible growth we’re experiencing at the BJCC,” said Tad Snider, CEO of the BJCC. “These rankings are more than just numbers. They highlight Birmingham’s rising status as a destination for live entertainment. As our venues continue to attract top-tier performances and growing audiences, we’re driving tourism, supporting local businesses, and contributing to the city’s economic and cultural vitality. It’s an exciting time for Birmingham, and we’re proud to be a part of it.”

In addition to a strong first half of 2025, the BJCC is set for an even bigger finish. Upcoming highlights include two Cody Johnson concerts, one of which is already sold out; a sold-out arena stop on Brandon Lake’s tour; the highly anticipated Chris Brown concert at Protective Stadium; and a three-week run of the hit Broadway musical Wicked. Many more major events are set to be announced soon, showcasing the BJCC’s role as a premier destination for world-class entertainment.

About BJCC
The Birmingham-Jefferson Convention Complex (BJCC) is Alabama’s premier sports, convention, and entertainment center. It is home to three exhibition halls offering 380,000 square feet for trade shows and exhibitions, as well as sports and entertainment venues, including a concert hall, stadium, and the state’s largest arena. The BJCC campus also includes the Uptown Entertainment District, the brand-new 9,300-seat Coca-Cola Amphitheater, The Westin Birmingham Hotel and Alabama’s largest hotel, the 497-room Sheraton Birmingham. Visit bjcc.org for more information.

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