There’s nothing quite like the electric energy of a live concert — the lights, the crowd, and the rush of hearing your favorite songs performed right in front of you. But while every fan has a personal favorite, some live shows are scientifically more likely to leave you buzzing long after the final encore.
Thanks to a new study by Betway, we now know which touring artists in 2025 are bringing the most joy to their audiences — and it all comes down to beats per minute (BPM).
Science Says: Faster Beats = Bigger Highs
Betway’s analysis focused on a key metric linked to musical happiness: tempo. Specifically, they looked at how many songs in each artist’s setlist fall within the 140–150 BPM range — a tempo that’s been scientifically shown to trigger heightened levels of happiness and excitement.
The result? A ranked list of concerts that are making fans feel on top of the world in 2025.
The Top 10 Happiest Concerts of 2025
| Rank | Artist | Songs in 140–150 BPM Range | Avg. BPM |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Guns N’ Roses | 5 | 130 |
| 2 | Billy Joel | 5 | 127 |
| 3 | Bruce Springsteen | 5 | 120 |
| 4 | Post Malone | 3 | 139 |
| 5 | Coldplay | 3 | 131 |
| 6 | Fontaines D.C. | 3 | 127 |
| 6 | Jeff Lynne’s ELO | 3 | 127 |
| 8 | Stereophonics | 3 | 122 |
| 9 | Usher | 3 | 118 |
| 10 | Sting | 3 | 116 |
Key Highlights:
- GUNS N’ ROSES takes the top spot, delivering five high-octane tracks in the 140–150 BPM range, and maintaining an impressive average tempo of 130 BPM across their set.
- Billy Joel and Bruce Springsteen follow closely, also featuring five happiness-inducing tracks, though their overall average BPMs are a bit lower.
- Post Malone, while including fewer fast-tempo songs, keeps the energy high all night with an average BPM of 139 — the highest on the list.
More Feel-Good Facts from the Study
The full report doesn’t stop at BPMs. It also explores other fan-focused insights:
- Matt Maltese gives the best value for money, with fans paying just £1.65 per song based on average ticket prices and setlist length.
- Raye is delivering the most unforgettable experience overall, scoring a near-perfect 9.4/10 concert rating, and receiving a 96% live review approval from fans.
Whether you’re a fan of classic rock, pop, or indie, one thing’s clear — 2025 is a stellar year for live music. And if you’re looking to chase that euphoric post-concert high, now you know which shows are scientifically designed to hit all the right notes.
Read the full report here.
Source: metaladdicts.com
