Pollstar’s Top Concert Draws This Week (Week of 12/12)

If you’re wondering who’s really moving tickets right now (and not just trending online), Pollstar’s Artist Power Index (APX) is a useful weekly snapshot. It blends four signals—Live (ticket sales), Streaming, Airplay, and Social—with Live weighted the most to reflect true touring heat. 

Below are the Top 10 artists on Pollstar’s Artist Power Index for the week dated 12/12 (as shown in the chart image), which effectively highlights the names most likely powering the biggest conversations—and crowds—across the live music world right now.

Pollstar Artist Power Index Top 10 (Weekly 12/12)

1) Lady Gaga

The week’s biggest overall force: a classic “all-four-metrics” artist—massive live draw plus nonstop cultural momentum.

2) Ed Sheeran

A consistent live monster. When Ed is near the top, it usually means arenas/stadiums are doing what they do best: sell out quietly and completely.

3) Sabrina Carpenter

One of the clearest signals of current pop acceleration—high demand and broad visibility, not just a one-channel spike.

4) Billie Eilish

Still operating at elite touring + fan-engagement altitude. She’s a reliable “city-defining” concert ticket when she rolls through.

5) Kendrick Lamar

A top-tier live name with staying power—when Kendrick is this high, it typically reflects both demand and cultural gravity.

6) Bad Bunny

Global dominance shows up fast in APX: live strength + streaming pull + constant attention across markets.

7) Mariah Carey

Seasonal live energy matters—and Mariah’s annual surge is a real, measurable force in ticketing and attention.

8) Shakira

A reminder that legacy + current relevance can be a touring superpower—especially when social and streaming stay strong.

9) Dua Lipa

Steady upward pressure across platforms, and the kind of audience that actually buys tickets when dates drop.

10) Doja Cat

High visibility with strong fan response—APX top-10 placement signals real market presence beyond headlines.

What APX actually tells you (and what it doesn’t)

Pollstar’s weekly charts are built around reported box office data and paired with broader consumption/awareness signals. 

So APX is less “who had the single biggest show this week” and more “who has the strongest overall pull right now.”

In plain English: if an artist is top-10 on APX, they’re usually either

• actively selling a lot of tickets,

• about to announce dates (or riding a tour moment), or

• maintaining unusually strong fan attention that typically translates into real demand.

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