Coming soon to iOS & Android

Backstage: Concert Arena Tycoon

Build your dream concert arena, book headline artists, and run the show from the first truckload to the final encore.

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The whole show is yours

From empty lot to sold-out arena

Build your arena

Start with an empty lot and raise a full concert compound — stages, box office, concessions, merch stands and parking.

Book headline artists

Scout talent, negotiate deals and put on shows that pack the house. Bigger acts draw bigger crowds.

Run the crew

Hire security, staff and production teams. Keep lines moving and fans happy from the gate to the encore.

Beat the weather

Heatwaves, thunderstorms and festival-perfect nights all change attendance. Read the forecast and plan the show.

Grow the empire

Balance ticket sales, merch and concessions. Reinvest profits into bigger rooms and premium production.

Light the stage

Dial in lighting presets and production value to turn a good gig into a night nobody forgets.

The Backstage Tycoon crew in front of the arena stage

Your advisors

Meet the crew

Six specialists ride along on every decision — each with their own take on how to turn your venue into a legend.

The Guide — Shows you the ropes

The Guide

Shows you the ropes

The CEO — Keeps the books balanced

The CEO

Keeps the books balanced

The Artist — Knows what fans want

The Artist

Knows what fans want

The Operator — Runs the floor

The Operator

Runs the floor

The Marketer — Fills the seats

The Marketer

Fills the seats

The Investor — Funds the big moves

The Investor

Funds the big moves

Can't wait? Play the web version

The full tycoon experience is already playable in your browser — same arena, same crew, no download needed.

Start your arena