BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — The Birmingham-Jefferson Convention Complex (BJCC) is celebrating a major achievement in Pollstar’s 2025 Year-End Rankings. Pollstar, the leading trade publication for the concert and live entertainment industry, recognized the BJCC Concert Hall, Legacy Arena, and Coca-Cola Amphitheater for their strong year-end performances, further affirming BJCC’s status as one of the few multi-venue campuses to achieve global recognition across theatres, amphitheaters, and arenas.
BJCC venues scored well on gross revenue and ticket sales, earning strong rankings compared to peers in the U.S. and across the world.
In 2025, BJCC Concert Hall grossed nearly $16 million, ranking No. 39 worldwide and No. 30 in the U.S. in the theatre category, according to Pollstar. The Concert Hall sold almost 223,000 tickets for the year, ranking No. 35 worldwide and No. 25 in the U.S.
Among arenas, Legacy Arena grossed nearly $19.5 million, which ranked No. 100 in the world and No. 55 in the U.S. The arena’s ticket sales, which approached 240,000, ranked No. 101 worldwide and No. 52 in the U.S.
In its first year of operation, Coca-Cola Amphitheater, managed by Live Nation for the BJCC, delivered a standout debut season, highlighted by 15 sold-out performances and audiences drawn from across the region and beyond. The strong showing underscores the amphitheater’s successful market entry and its growing role within the BJCC’s live entertainment portfolio.
“These rankings reflect the strength of Birmingham’s live entertainment market and the BJCC’s ability to compete on a global stage,” said Tad Snider, CEO of the BJCC. “Our venues continued to attract strong audiences and high-quality content. That success drives tourism, supports local businesses, and contributes to the economic and cultural vitality of our region.”
With two major venues earning notable worldwide rankings in 2025 and a third delivering a strong first year of operation, the BJCC enters 2026 well-positioned to build on its momentum while continuing to elevate Birmingham’s profile as a premier destination for world-class live entertainment, Snider said.
About BJCC
The Birmingham-Jefferson Convention Complex (BJCC) is Alabama’s premier sports, convention, and entertainment center. It is home to three exhibition halls and meeting space offering 380,000 square feet for trade shows, consumer shows, exhibitions, and meetings. The BJCC is home to sports and entertainment venues, including a concert hall, stadium and the state’s largest arena. The BJCC campus also includes the Uptown Entertainment District, The Westin Birmingham Hotel and Alabama’s largest hotel, the 497-room Sheraton Birmingham. The BJCC has also partnered with Live Nation to open the new 9,380-seat Coca-Cola Amphitheater. Visit bjcc.org for more information.
