Photo by Noah Dawson
In 2023, patrons packed the Amarillo Civic Center Complex and the Globe News Center for the Performing Arts for a number of concerts, comedy shows, arts programs, sporting events, and more.
In total, in 2023, 112,836 tickets were sold for events across both venues. This accounts for more than $4.2 million in ticket sales. Still, the number one best-selling concert from last year might surprise you.
According to data from the City of Amarillo obtained through a public information request, the best-selling concert at the Amarillo Civic Center for 2023 was ZZ Top. The concert sold 1,871 tickets, accounting for just under $200,000 worth of ticket sales.
The second highest-selling concert at the Civic Center for 2023 featured Dwight Yoakum. That concert sold 1,764 tickets, accounting for $137,586 worth of ticket sales.
The top five best-selling concerts in Amarillo for 2023 are listed below, along with the number of tickets sold, and the total gate for the event:
ZZ Top — 1,871 tickets sold — $199,920
Dwight Yoakum — 1,764 tickets sold — $137,586
KLove Christmas Tour — 1,707 tickets sold — $65,416
Blue October — 1,214 tickets sold — $58,793
Clint Black — 1,191 tickets sold — $105,243