Orion Amphitheater earns high scores in new Pollstar rankings

The Orion Amphitheater, since its opening in 2022, has repeatedly been listed among the best music venues in the country, and the most recent Pollstar rankings show the venue with some impressive numbers here at the midway point in 2026.

In Pollstar’s 2026 mid-year rankings, the venue finished among the world’s top 10 amphitheaters in gross ticket sales and tickets sold.

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Orion Amphitheater ranks among the most successful amphitheaters in the world

Published by Pollstar—a prominent trade publication in the live entertainment industry—the annual mid-year rankings recognize the world’s top-performing amphitheaters based on gross ticket revenue and tickets sold reported between November 13, 2025, and May 13, 2026.

The Orion ranked No. 8 worldwide by gross ticket sales and No. 10 worldwide by tickets sold.

“”Our continued growth is a testament to the incredible support of the fans, the trust of our artist and promoter partners, and the dedication of our team. We’re proud to continue elevating Huntsville’s presence on the global live entertainment stage while delivering unforgettable experiences for our community.”

_{Alex Craig, General Manager of The Orion Amphitheater}

The Orion has consistently ranked among Pollstar’s top-performing amphitheaters worldwide, and has also garnered some pretty impressive accolades, such as:

• Pollstar’s Best Outdoor Venue nominee 2023-2026
• IEBA Amphitheater of the Year nominee, 2023-2025
• Billboard Magazine Top Music Venues List, 2024
• 2022 Partnership in Tourism Award from the Alabama Tourism Department 
• Attraction of the Year from the Alabama Mountain Lakes Association
• CEO Ben Lovett selected as one of VenuesNow’s Top 2022 All-Star Executive Honorees

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