Taylor Swift has been crowned Britain’s live music queen as the Eras tour dominates 2024

Taylor Swift has been named the UK’s best live music star in viagogo’s Year In Live Experiences round-up and demand for her tickets is high Epoch tour This surpassed Liam Gallagher, who came second, by 196%.

Data compiled by the UK’s leading live event ticketing marketplace shows that Swift’s tour, which revisited every stage of her career, captivated British fans like never before and reinforced her status as the most-watched artist worldwide on viagogo’s platform of the year 2024 confirmed.

Top 10 most sought after artists

1. Taylor Swift
2. Liam Gallagher
3. Bruce Springsteen
4. Foo fighters
5. AC/DC
6. Diljit Dosanjh
7. Take this
8. Olivia Rodrigo
9. Bryson Tiller
10. Massive attack

While Swift dominated the UK, Liam Gallagher proved that Britpop is still going strong by securing second place. Bruce Springsteen, a staple of the live music scene, took third place. Rock bands Foo Fighters and AC/DC also placed in the top ten, showing that live rock performances are as popular as ever in the UK.

Diljit Dosanjh, who made history as the first Punjabi artist to perform at Coachella, was a surprise entry into the top 10, reflecting his growing popularity in the UK, particularly in cities such as Birmingham, Sheffield and London.

Swifts Epoch tour attracted fans from 113 countries, underscoring its international appeal. In addition to the UK, the most popular international destinations for British Swifties were Paris, Amsterdam, Madrid and Singapore. Interestingly, 42% of tickets to Swift’s UK shows were purchased just a month before the event, while 26% were purchased in the last week – a testament to the spontaneity and enthusiasm of her fan base.

As we look ahead to 2025, rising stars like Charli XCX, Sabrina Carpenter and Raye are expected to be the hottest tickets. Charli

Raye, who won the BRITs and received Grammy nominations for her album My 21st century blueshas seen a massive increase in ticket demand and is poised to headline major festivals including All Points East in 2025.

Viagogo’s annual round-up paints a vivid picture of the UK live music scene in 2024, with Taylor Swift leading the way, Liam Gallagher staying strong and a mix of old artists and new stars shaping the year’s music landscape.

As demand for live events continues to rise, the data also highlights the positive economic impact of live music, generating £733 million for local businesses and supporting almost 8,000 hospitality and retail jobs. With so many exciting acts on the horizon, 2025 promises to be another exciting year for music fans.