Metallica and Oasis Big Winners At 37th Annual Pollstar Awards

By Editorial Staff | Published: Apr 16, 2026 4:12 PM EDT

Metallica and Oasis were big winners at the 37th Annual Pollstar Awards on Wednesday night (April 15th) at the Loews Hollywood Hotel, which was part of Pollstar Live!, a gathering of global live entertainment professionals.

Here is the official recap: Pollstar, the "Voice of Live" and the live entertainment industry's trusted authority for in-depth data and box office reporting, brought together the industry's top talent for an unforgettable evening. As the only peer-voted honors in the business, the Pollstar Awards hold a unique and respected place in the industry. This year's ceremony honored the most innovative and successful artists, tours, companies, venues, and executives, with award winners including Oasis, Metallica, Kendrick Lamar/SZA, The Weeknd, Benson Boone, Chris Stapleton, Lainey Wilson, Bad Bunny, Adam Sandler, and more.

"As the benchmark for excellence in global live entertainment, the Pollstar Awards continue to be the most prestigious and influential recognition for the performers, venues, and visionaries who create unforgettable experiences for fans," said Ray Waddell, Chief Content Director, OVG Media and Conferences. "This year's honorees reflect the best of the best and highlight the innovation and dedication that propels our business forward. We are privileged to spotlight their extraordinary success."

As part of its partnership with iHeartRadio, Pollstar introduced a new fan-voted honor this year: the inaugural iHeartRadio Pollstar Fan Favorite Award for Live Performer of the Year. The category marks a new era of audience-driven recognition, created to spotlight the artists whose live performances resonate most powerfully with fans-the ones who show up, sing every word, and bring the energy that defines live music. The nominees reflected a diverse lineup of top touring talent, all selected based on fan engagement and impact, with this year's recipient awarded to country music star Morgan Wallen.

37th Annual Pollstar Awards Winners
Major Tour of the Year:
Oasis, "Oasis Live '25 Tour"

Rock Tour of the Year:
Metallica, "M72 World Tour"

Hip-Hop Tour of the Year:
Kendrick Lamar/SZA, "Grand National Tour"

R&B Tour of the Year:
The Weeknd, "After Hours Til Dawn Stadium Tour"

Pop Tour of the Year:
Benson Boone, "American Heart World Tour"

Country Tour of the Year:
Chris Stapleton, "All-American Road Show" (TIE)
Lainey Wilson, "Whirlwind World Tour" (TIE)

Latin Tour of the Year:
Bad Bunny, "Debí Tirar Más Fotos World Tour"

Comedy Tour of the Year:
Adam Sandler, "You're My Best Friend Tour"

Support/Special Guest of the Year:
Olivia Dean, "Sabrina Carpenter: Short n' Sweet Tour"

Residency of the Year:
Eagles, Sphere, Las Vegas, NV

Family, Event or Non-Music Tour of the Year:
Dancing With the Stars

New Headliner of the Year:
Teddy Swims

Music Festival of The Year (Global; over 30K attendance):
Austin City Limits Music Festival, Austin, TX

Music Festival of The Year (Global; under 30K attendance):
Ohana Festival, Dana Point, CA

International Music Festival of The Year:
Glastonbury Festival, Pilton, UK

Nightclub of the Year:
Troubadour, West Hollywood, CA

Theatre of the Year:
Radio City Music Hall, New York, NY

Arena of the Year (U.S. Only):
Sphere, Las Vegas, NV

Arena of the Year (Outside the U.S.):
The O2 - London, London, UK

Red Rocks Award - Outdoor Concert Venue of the Year:
Hollywood Bowl, Hollywood, CA

Stadium of the Year (U.S. Only):
Allegiant Stadium, Las Vegas, NV

Stadium of the Year (Outside the U.S.):
Wembley Stadium, London, UK

Casino/Resort Venue of the Year:
Mohegan Sun Arena, Uncasville, CT

New Concert Venue of the Year:
The Pinnacle, Nashville, TN

Venue Executive of the Year:
Laurie Jacoby, Barclays Center, Brooklyn, NY

Talent Buyer of the Year:
Del Williams, Danny Wimmer Presents

Small Venue Talent Buyer of the Year (Under 10,000 Capacity):
Joe Moallempour, Danny Wimmer Presents

Bill Graham Award / Promoter of the Year:
Arthur Fogel, Live Nation

International Promoter of the Year:
Erik Hoffman, Live Nation Canada

Bobby Brooks Award - Agent of the Year:
Darryl Eaton, Creative Artists Agency

International Booking Agent of the Year:
Emma Banks, Creative Artists Agency UK

Booking Agency of the Year:
Creative Artists Agency

Independent Booking Agency of the Year (Global):
Independent Artist Group (IAG)

Rising Star Award:
Gade Raftery, Live Nation

Personal Manager of the Year:
Coran Capshaw, Red Light Management

Maxie Solters Award - Touring Publicist of the Year:
Rebecca Shapiro, Shore Fire Media

Marketing Executive of the Year:
Allison McGregor, Creative Artists Agency

Road Warrior of the Year:
Chris Risner, Metallica

Transportation Company of the Year:
Upstaging

Concert Visuals Company of the Year:
4Wall Entertainment

Concert Sound Company of the Year:
L-Acoustics

Tour Services Company of the Year:
Master Tour