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These are the musical acts with the biggest demand on the secondary ticket market

StubHub is not only a major player on the secondary ticket market, they’re also a data company. And they’re not shy about sharing data about which acts are generating the most interest and traffic with their shows.

Here are the top 10 most in-demand shows in Canada this fall.

    1. BTS They’re running 5% higher than Elton John. Damn, but their brand of K-pop is hot in this country.
    2. Elton John
    3. Paul McCartney
    4. Drake
    5. Foo Fighters
    6. Bruno Mars
    7. Phil Collins
    8. Fleetwood Mac
    9. Metallica
    10. Keith Urban

Now let’s break down the demand by city.

Toronto Top Fall Shows                                         

  1. BTS – September 22, 2018 @ FirstOntario Centre
  2. Elton John – September 25, 2018 @ Scotiabank Arena
  3. BTS – September 20, 2018 @ FirstOntario Centre
  4. BTS – September 23, 2018 @ FirstOntario Centre
  5. Elton John – September 26, 2018 @ Scotiabank Arena

Montreal/Quebec City Top Fall Shows                                          

  1. Paul McCartney – September 20, 2018 @ Bell Centre
  2. Elton John – October 4, 2018 @ Bell Centre
  3. Drake with Migos – September 4, 2018 @ Bell Centre
  4. Phil Collins – October 16, 2018 @ Bell Centre
  5. Elton John – September 29, 2018 @ Videotron Centre

Vancouver Top Fall Shows                                     

  1. Foo Fighters – September 8, 2018 @ Rogers Arena
  2. Drake with Migos – November 3, 2018 @ Rogers Arena
  3. Beyoncé & Jay Z – October 2, 2018 @ BC Place Stadium
  4. Drake with Migos – November 4, 2018 @ Rogers Arena
  5. Fleetwood Mac – November 14, 2018 @ Rogers Arena

 

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