National Concert Day 2023: Date, History, Facts, Events

National Concert Day is annually observed on May 5. Live Nation devised this musical event in 2015 to honour the fans, artists, and crew behind live concert performances. It signifies the start of the summer concert season in the United States. The event features performances by industry titans and renowned musical groups. On National Concert Day, there is a great deal of enthusiasm in the air.

The background of National Concert Day

Live Nation Entertainment, the creator of National Concert Day, is the result of a merger between two corporations. In 2009, Live Nation, a concert promotion company, and Ticketmaster, a ticketing company, concluded a merger agreement. The new corporation was given the name Live Nation Entertainment after obtaining regulatory approval. Although the merger was initially approved in Norway and Turkey, several admirers, artists, and regulators opposed it, and the Competition Commission of the United Kingdom ruled against it. However, the United States Justice Department approved the merger on January 25, 2010, pending a few temporary prohibitions, and Live Nation Entertainment, Inc. was founded.

Live Nation Concerts is presently the largest music concert producer in the United States and internationally, producing over 20,000 concerts annually for approximately 3,000 artists worldwide. In addition to owning and operating numerous entertainment venues, it also operates as a music recording label. National Concert Day was instituted in 2015, with its inaugural celebration occurring in May. It was a day to celebrate the beginning of the summer concert season, as well as the musicians, record labels, and tour managers who make it possible for fans to experience live music. During the first year of the holiday, Live Nation hosted a concert at Irving Plaza in New York. In addition, they held a Kickoff to Summer Ticket Sale that year, offering over a million concert tickets for $20 on National Concert Day.

The pandemic put a halt to the public celebration of this occasion in 2020, as lockdown restrictions were imposed nationwide and lasted until 2021. This year, everyone anticipates a massive turnout from supporters.

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National Concert Day events

Attend a performance

This holiday can be celebrated by attending a live concert. Obtain a ticket and attend a live performance of your favourite artist.

Stream concerts live online

If you don’t have the time or money to attend a concert or to purchase concert tickets, you can access live concerts online. There are numerous concerts available for streaming, so choose one and settle back to enjoy.

Share via social networks

On social media, you can share your celebration of this event. Use the hashtag #NationalConcertDay to let people know you’re participating in the celebration.

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Every year, Live Nation hosts 23,000 events.

Live Nation Concerts is the greatest producer of live music concerts on a global scale.

Companies affiliated with Live Nation are present in 33 countries.

National Concert Day was first celebrated in May 2015, making 2022 its seventh anniversary.

Live Nation is holding a special $20 per ticket sale for nearly one thousand summer concerts.

NATIONAL CONCERT DAY DATES

Year	Date	Day
2023	May 5	Friday
2024	May 5	Sunday
2025	May 5	Monday
2026	May 5	Tuesday
2027	May 5	Wednesday