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The 12 Most Awkwardly Empty Concerts Ever
Every musical artist relies on touring to generate income. Most of the time, especially if an artist has a hit on the charts, it's easy to fill a venue with fans wanting to see their favorite songs in person. Then again, sometimes things go the other way. Whether poor ticket sales, scalpers, or a general lack of interest in the artist are to blame, some musicians who normally pack arenas get a dose of reality when they have perform to almost nobody.
Sure, some musicians get their start playing in clubs to tiny crowds, but showing up to a venue and having to perform in front of a small audience can be an embarrassing experience for an artist who usually has no trouble attracting a crowd.
Let's take a look at some of the most embarrassingly empty shows ever performed.
Brandy In South Africa (2013)
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In 2013, R&B singer Brandy was set to give a surprise performance at a 90,000-capacity stadium in South Africa as part of an all-day festival featuring a number of popular artists. But when concertgoers learned there would be a surprise artist in attendance, they didn't stick around to find out who it was.
By the time Brandy took the stage, there were just 40 people left in attendance - an astonishingly low turnout at the gigantic stadium. Even a South African news crew broadcasting the event decided to pack up and leave before the surprise was revealed.
South African singer Kabomo tweeted after the performance, "Brandy performed to an empty stadium. With the stadium lights on. She sulked after two songs and walked off."
Carly Rae Jepsen In Toronto (2014)
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A 2014 charity event in Toronto featuring pop singer Carly Rae Jepsen turned out to be a complete disaster. The event was held at DAVIDsTEA as part of their Cup Of Warmth campaign. For every cup to tea sold, the Canadian tea retailer promised to donate a cup to charity. The company's goal was reportedly to sell 30,000 cups of tea.
By the time the event ended, just 20 cups of tea had been sold - meaning roughly 20 people showed up to support the cause and see Jepsen perform. The singer was a trooper, however, smiling in photos with fans and even posting one to her Instagram.
London Philharmonic Orchestra In Munich (2016)
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In 2016, the London Philharmonic Orchestra - arguably one of the most well-known orchestras in existence - performed a concert at the Gasteig concert hall in Munich, Germany, as part of an ongoing concert series that brought performers to the venue. By the time the show began at the 2,300-seat venue, less than 150 people were in attendance.
The poor turnout was blamed on Munich's Oktoberfest, which was happening in the city at the time. The orchestra's conductor, Vladimir Jurowski, was reportedly so confused by the low attendance that he thought he walked through the wrong door when he walked on stage.
Mase In London (2014)
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Former Bad Boy Records rapper Mase was scheduled to perform alongside Foxy Brown and Fat Joe at London's IndigO2 venue in 2014 - a 2,350-capacity room. Things fell apart prior to the show, however, when Foxy Brown canceled and Fat Joe was unable to get into the country.
Mase decided the show must go on and took the stage without the support of the other artists, playing to roughly 150 people. Foxy Brown later tweeted a photo of the empty venue, calling out Mase amid rumors that he personally kicked her off of the show.
Kanye West In Missouri (2013)
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In 2013, Kanye West played at the 19,000-seat Sprint Center in Kansas City, Missouri, but fans didn't come through. A review of the show revealed that just 4,500 people showed up for the show.
"The most shocking aspect of Kanye West’s spectacular concert Tuesday night at the Sprint Center wasn’t another suspect remark from the brash rapper," reviewer Bill Brownlee wrote at the time. "The meager attendance of less than 4,500 seemed inconceivably small for one of the most vital artists in popular music. West almost certainly could have filled the Sprint Center five years ago."
Katy Perry (2017)
Katy Perry's 2017 Witness tour was plagued with low ticket sales and lukewarm reviews, and things were bad from the get-go. The tour was actually postponed because of "unavoidable production delays," a statement that, in this case, translates to "poor ticket sales."
"Due to unavoidable production delays, major elements of my tour stage design could not be available for me to rehearse on until this week," Perry wrote on Instagram. "I’ll be spending the next few weeks taking the time to properly prepare the show to be an experience I am proud to share with you. I’m sorry for any inconvenience this causes, but hope everyone who sees the show will agree it was worth the wait."
The tour went on, but the album she was supporting received lackluster reviews and deflated excitement around the shows, while concert reviews claimed start time delays caused audience fatigue .
Sisqo In Uganda (2013)
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Sisqo, who hasn't quite been relevant since he had a massive hit with "Thong Song" in the early 2000s, took the stage at an outdoor venue in Uganda in 2013 and reportedly played to fewer than 400 people total.
Less than 40 people were in the VIP section and the others were in the cheap seats. The low attendance was blamed on inexperienced promoters.
Arcade Fire (2017)
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Arcade Fire saw poor attendance at many of their North American shows in 2017. Playing venues with anywhere from 10,000 to 20,000 seats, the band often performed to half-empty rooms. Frontman Win Butler acknowledged the poor attendance at many tour stops during a sold-out show in Vancouver for 15,000 fans.
"We've played cities three times as big with half as many people, so this is really a thing of beauty for us," he said .
Nelly In Iraq (2015)
Rapper Nelly went to Iraq in 2015 to perform for Kurdish troops fighting ISIS, and there was virtually nobody there. Granted, it's not clear whether it was a public or private event, but the venue was noticeably empty.
Nelly expressed gratitude towards fans who welcomed him into the country and said he was "honored" to play there.
"I’m honored that this country has basically paid attention to Nelly. Everybody has been so gracious and the hospitality has been first class. How could you not want to come back to a place where people show you so much gratitude and they’re happy to have you," he said .
Lady Gaga In Peru (2012)
In 2012, Lady Gaga performed in Peru in front of a crowd that she claimed was made up of 50,000 fans. In reality, however, the number was much lower. Gaga tweeted prior to her show that she was excited to play for 50,000 people, despite the fact that less than 20,000 people were in attendance by the time the show was underway.
While 20,000 people is a lot of concertgoers, the venue was less than half full.
Rihanna In London (2016)
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Rihanna's 2016 concert at the 90,000-capacity Wembley Stadium was half-empty , despite being touted as a sold-out show. The problem was due to scalpers, who scooped up the tickets after they went on sale. The problem didn't just extend to Rihanna, it also affected other major stars like Mumford & Sons. The band's manager commented on the issue of scalpers taking tickets from fans.
"We work hard to make the face value of the ticket as accessible to as many of the fans as possible," Adam Tudhope said . "So there’s nothing worse for the band playing a ‘sold-out’ show than looking out at empty seats because touts bought the tickets and tried to sell them on secondary sites at massively inflated prices."
Keri Hilson In Dallas (2015)
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Singer Keri Hilson was opening for Lenny Kravitz in 2015 when she performed to a near-empty arena in Dallas, Texas. Hilson herself didn't seem to be too bothered by the low attendance for her performance, later tweeting that she was paid handsomely for her appearance.
"I spent my day being ridiculed for getting paid $100,000 in one night, to do what I love 4 years after being publicly relevant. FML," she wrote.
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Highest-Grossing Concert Tours of All Time
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Old hippies love to brag about the time they paid a mere $6.50 to see Led Zeppelin at Madison Square Garden in 1973. How times have changed. Today, when your favorite marquee act comes to town, you'll plunk down the equivalent of a new car payment (plus those fun processing fees) for a pair of seats you hope are in the same zip code as the concert stage.
Now more than ever, major concert tours translate to megabucks for superstar artists who otherwise earn only fractions of a cent per digital song download or stream. To help ensure arena and stadium sellouts, today's stage sets and audio-visual razzle-dazzle must go bigger than ever, which means obscenely high production costs that are passed on to ticket buyers.
The result is box-office numbers that routinely reach into the hundreds of millions of dollars. To give you an idea of how much scratch there is to be made from playing "(I Can't Get No) Satisfaction" for the thousandth time, we've rounded up the highest-grossing concert tours ever.
47. Depeche Mode 'Global Spirit Tour'
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Years: 2017-18
Number of shows: 130
Gross: $202 million
Note: The numbers are from Pollstar and Billboard . Each gross amount is in the original U.S. dollars and hasn't been adjusted for inflation.
Bottom Line: Depeche Mode 'Global Spirit Tour'
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Fans just couldn't get enough of this Depeche Mode tour that spanned the globe and mined their back catalog for '80s New Wave gems like "Black Celebration" and "Everything Counts."
The Mode made a mint and in 2020 were welcomed to the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame.
46. Bon Jovi 'Lost Highway Tour'
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Years: 2007-08
Number of shows: 99
Gross: $210.7 million
Bottom Line: Bon Jovi 'Lost Highway Tour'
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The final full Bon Jovi tour to feature lead guitarist Richie Sambora was originally intended as a greatest hits outing. But the surprise success of the band's "Lost Highway" LP turned it into an album-support affair.
Among the band's faithful, it's remembered as the tour when an over-excited female fan jumped Jon Bon Jovi onstage at a concert in Ireland, smothered him with hugs and kisses, and had to be dragged off stage by security.
45. Metallica 'World Magnetic Tour'
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Years: 2008-10
Number of shows: 187
Gross: $217.2 million
Bottom Line: Metallica 'World Magnetic Tour'
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Headbangers celebrated the 2008 release of Metallica's "Death Magnetic."
After years of subpar albums and radio-friendly hits like "Enter Sandman," the LP signaled a return to the band's bone-crunching, thrash-tastic roots.
On the record's supporting tour, arenas packed with longhairs wearing faded "Kill 'Em All" T-shirts helped make this the 12th highest-grossing endeavor of the 2000s.
44. Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band 'The Rising Tour'
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Years: 2002-03
Number of shows: 120
Gross: $221 million
Bottom Line: Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band 'The Rising Tour'
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In the aftermath of 9/11 and hot off the first new album recorded with the E Street Band since "Born in the U.S.A.," Bruce and company hit the road for a cathartic world tour that had fans in Boss-induced bliss.
Notable gigs included the first concerts held at Boston's Fenway Park since 1973, plus a 10-night stand at New Jersey's Giants Stadium that grossed $38.8 million alone.
43. Justin Timberlake 'The Man of the Woods'
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Years: 2018-19
Number of shows: 115
Gross: $226.3 million
Bottom Line: Justin Timberlake 'The Man of the Woods'
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The pop superstar's tunes aren't everyone's cup of tea, but like his hero Michael Jackson (Justin Timberlake has called him "untouchable"), there's no question the man puts on one of helluva an entertaining show.
This tour for the 2018 album "Man of the Woods" played to more than 1.75 million fans and won raves from even the snobbiest of music critics.
42. Lady Gaga 'The Monster Ball Tour'
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Years: 2009-11
Number of shows: 203
Gross: $227.4 million
Bottom Line: Lady Gaga 'The Monster Ball Tour'
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Lady Gaga's "Little Monsters" (as her fans are known) came out of the woodwork for this extensive worldwide arena tour the diva described as "the first-ever pop electro opera."
The high-concept show, with its over-the-top costumes and stage sets, sold so many tickets it set a record for the highest-grossing ever by an artist making their tour-headlining debut.
41. Justin Timberlake 'The 20/20 Experience World Tour'
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Years: 2013-15
Number of shows: 134
Gross: $231.6 million
Bottom Line: Justin Timberlake 'The 20/20 Experience World Tour'
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Bottom line: Smooth as silk, Justin Timberlake knocked 'em dead on this tour that's his biggest moneymaker to date.
If you missed it in person, the final show in Las Vegas was captured by director Jonathan Demme for the highly entertaining concert film "Justin Timberlake + The Tennessee Kids" — available for streaming on Netflix.
40. Bon Jovi 'This House Is Not for Sale Tour'
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Years: 2017-19
Number of shows: 95
Gross: $232.1 million
Bottom Line: Bon Jovi 'This House Is Not for Sale Tour'
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No Bon Jovi devotee will ever rank the band's 14th studio album "This House Is Not for Sale" up there with the likes of "Slippery When Wet."
Yet that didn't stop the '80s hair-metal stalwarts from selling some 2.26 million tickets on this trek that traveled the globe from Las Vegas to Lima, Peru.
39. Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band 'Magic Tour'
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Number of shows: 100
Gross: $235 million
Bottom Line: Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band 'Magic Tour'
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The Boss blew away audiences in North America and Europe on this outing that would sadly be the last for founding E Street Band member and organist Danny Federici, who passed away in spring 2008.
Though the shows clocked in at just over two hours (shorter than usual for Springsteen), the band brought it with a mix of greatest hits, tunes from the underappreciated "Magic" album, and covers of rock 'n' roll oldies like "Gloria" and "Wooly Bully."
38. The Eagles 'An Evening With The Eagles'
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Number of shows: 87
Gross: $248.6 million
Bottom Line: The Eagles 'An Evening With The Eagles'
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Following the 2016 passing of founding band member Glenn Frey, the Eagles' touring juggernaut seemed done for.
"I did say that I thought that was the end of the band," Don Henley told the Los Angeles Times in 2017, "But I reserve the right to change my mind."
Don never met a dollar he didn't covet, and later that year, the group hit the road with a revamped lineup, including Frey's son Deacon and country star Vince Gill.
36. Pink Floyd 'The Division Bell Tour' (Tie)
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Number of shows: 110
Gross: $250 million
Bottom Line: Pink Floyd 'The Division Bell Tour'
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The last-ever tour under the Pink Floyd banner saw sold-out stadium crowds spacing out to early psychedelic jams like "Astronomy Domine" and, on occasion, "The Dark Side of the Moon" album played in its entirety.
Though chief songwriter and bassist Roger Waters had quit the band nearly a decade earlier, that didn't deter some 6 million fans from turning up to hear guitarist/vocalist David Gilmour play "Comfortably Numb" through a 232,000-watt quadraphonic sound system, blowing their minds — and eardrums.
36. Cher 'Living Proof: The Farewell Tour' (Tie)
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Years: 2002-05
Number of shows: 326
Bottom Line: Cher 'Living Proof: The Farewell Tour'
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For this marathon retirement tour, the self-dubbed "Cher-est show on earth," the diva pulled out all the stops.
She made a flamboyant, grand entrance atop a giant crystal chandelier; rode a paper-mâché pachyderm on stage; and in her late 50s, wore her infamous fishnet/thong outfit for " If I Could Turn Back Time ."
In 2008, those who believed they'd already seen "Believe" performed for the last time were ecstatic when Cher re-emerged to launch a lengthy Las Vegas residency and, in 2014, embark on yet another farewell tour.
35. Taylor Swift 'The 1989 World Tour'
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Number of shows: 85
Gross: $250.7 million
Bottom Line: Taylor Swift 'The 1989 World Tour'
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You doubted Tay-Tay's drawing power? Shame! Form a heart with your hands and show love for the country-turned-pop superstar's mega-grossing tour in support of her mega-selling album "1989."
How could your average "Swiftie" afford an average $380-per-ticket price for the tour's North American legs? Only the Visa and Mastercard collections departments know for sure. But no doubt the selfies were worth it.
34. Eagles 'Long Road Out of Eden Tour'
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Years: 2008-11
Number of shows: 161
Gross: $251.1 million
Bottom Line: Eagles 'Long Road Out of Eden Tour'
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Like your local classic rock radio station still getting mileage out of spinning "Life in the Fast Lane" for the millionth time, this aptly named Eagles tour had legs for four long years.
Just two years prior, the band had completed its third wildly successful reunion tour and certainly wasn't strapped for cash.
But if fans were willing to pony up for "Desperado" one ... more ... time, Don Henley and the gang were happy to oblige.
33. The Eagles 'History of the Eagles — Live in Concert'
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Number of shows: 147
Gross: $253 million
Bottom Line: The Eagles 'History of the Eagles — Live in Concert'
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Bottom line: The last tour to feature guitarist/vocalist Glenn Frey before his death in 2016, this lucrative Eagles' flight was launched not to promote a new album, but rather a DVD documentary chronicling the band's history.
It paid off big-time with more than 2 million fans turning out to hear a nightly setlist of hits and early rarities like "Train Leaves Here This Morning."
32. Beyonce and Jay-Z (aka The Carters) 'On The Run II Tour'
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Number of shows: 48
Gross: $253.6 million
Bottom Line: Beyonce and Jay-Z (aka The Carters) 'On The Run II Tour'
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The hip-hop/pop power couple — known as The Carters when performing as a duo — played to packed stadiums on this European and North American trek, ringing up one of 2018's most lucrative tours.
Forbes estimates Bey and Jay have a combined worth of $1.255 billion. "My great-great-grandchildren already rich," Beyoncé sings on the track "Boss" from The Carters' latest album "Everything Is Love," adding, "That's a lot of brown children on your Forbes list."
31. Beyoncé 'The Formation World Tour'
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Number of shows: 49
Gross: $256.1 million
Bottom Line: Beyoncé 'The Formation World Tour'
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Only time will tell, but in the eyes of many Beyonce fans, known as "The Beyhive," this stadium-tour extravaganza to promote the acclaimed "Lemonade" album will go down as her most iconic and visually stunning.
Not only did Queen Bey serve up "Lemonade" songs and greatest hits with intensity, but she did so on a massive stage set featuring a revolving, 60-foot-high video-screen cube nicknamed the "Monolith."
Just as impressive was the conveyor-belt catwalk extending into the audience, where Bey and her dancers stomped and splashed in a pool of water for the encore numbers.
30. Justin Bieber 'Purpose World Tour'
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Years: 2016-17
Number of shows: 162
Gross: $256.5 million
Bottom Line: Justin Bieber 'Purpose World Tour'
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Doing his part to crush the spirits of true musical artists everywhere, this two-year Bieb parade proves there's a boatload of bucks to be made from reportedly lip-synching at least half the setlist and pouting like a spoiled teen through every other dance routine.
"Beliebers" were prepared to shovel even more cash into the pop star's coffers, but he canceled the final 14 shows, citing physical and mental exhaustion.
29. Bon Jovi 'Because We Can'
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Number of shows: 102
Gross: $259.5 million
Bottom Line: Bon Jovi 'Because We Can'
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This list's only 1980s hair metal band, Bon Jovi raked it in on a busy 11-month tour that'd technically be the last for lead guitarist Richie Sambora, who called it quits after a single show — the tour opener in Washington, D.C.
Jon Bon Jovi and the band pressed on, playing "Livin' on a Prayer" to some 2.65 million ticket buyers and winding up with the No. 1 grossing tour of 2013.
Perhaps the tour should've been renamed "Because We Can ... Still Make a Fortune Sans Sambora"?
28. The Rolling Stones 'Bridges to Babylon Tour'
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Years: 1997-98
Number of shows: 97
Gross: $274 million
Bottom Line: The Rolling Stones 'Bridges to Babylon Tour'
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Fans forever remember this stadium tour for the surprise spectacle of the Stones sprinting over a 150-foot-long telescoping bridge that extended from the main stage to a smaller "B stage' where they'd rock a three-song set of rarities.
Mechanical catwalks are common now, but in the 1990s, it was a fairly new gimmick dreamt up by Mick Jagger, drummer Charlie Watts and the late great stage designer Mark Fisher , who spent his long career creating elaborate concert backdrops for everyone from Madonna to Metallica.
27. Paul McCartney 'Out There! Tour'
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Number of shows: 91
Gross: $275.7 million
Bottom line: In support of the album "New," Sir Paul traveled a long and winding tour road that featured his first-ever performances in Poland, Costa Rica and South Korea.
Another memorable first happened on stage in Goiânia, Brazil, where Macca was swarmed by grasshoppers , one of which he introduced to the audience as "Harold."
Bottom Line: Paul McCartney 'Out There! Tour'
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In support of the album "New," Sir Paul traveled a long and winding tour road that featured his first-ever performances in Poland, Costa Rica and South Korea.
26. Celine Dion 'Taking Chances World Tour'
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Years: 2008-09
Number of shows: 132
Gross: $279.2 million
Bottom Line: Celine Dion 'Taking Chances World Tour'
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Celine Dion temporarily left the comfy confines of her Caesars Palace Las Vegas residency for this worldwide jaunt that hit the box-office jackpot.
Like her Sin City shows, the production razzle-dazzle and chest-thumping vocal thrills were off the charts.
And as sure as the Titanic sits at the bottom of the Atlantic, every performance climaxed with a soaring "My Heart Will Go On."
25. One Direction 'Where We Are Tour'
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Number of shows: 69
Gross: $290.1 million
Bottom Line: One Direction 'Where We Are Tour'
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The English boy band made serious bank on this stadium tour that incredibly managed to fill massive venues like London's Wembley Stadium; Foxborough, Massachusetts's Gillette Stadium; and Pasadena's Rose Bowl for three nights each.
Take that, 'N Sync!
24. Madonna 'The MDNA Tour'
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Number of shows: 88
Gross: $305.1 million
Bottom Line: Madonna 'The MDNA Tour'
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When fans griped that ticket prices for this tour were too high, Madge famously told Newsweek, "So work all year, scrape the money together and come to my show. I'm worth it." Hmm. Has someone forgotten their starving-artist days, working at a New York City Dunkin' Donuts to pay the rent?
Those who saved their pennies saw the Material Girl stage a series of provocative, big-budget production numbers that were at turns violent, campy, political and, of course, sexual.
Fans and critics ate it up. Every date sold out. Madonna was in box-office ecstasy.
23. Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band 'The River Tour'
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Number of shows: 89
Gross: $306 million
Bottom Line: Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band 'The River Tour'
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For most (if not all) of the tour's U.S. leg, after opening with an outtake from the "The River" LP, Bruce and cohorts played the much-loved 1980 double album in its entirety — fulfilling the wildest dreams of so-called "Bruce Tramps," as hardcore fans are known.
Along with rarely played gems "Stolen Car" and "Wreck on the Highway," the faithful also rocked out to old faves like "Hungry Heart" and "Out in the Street."
Many gigs ran more than 3-1/2 hours, offering lots of bang for your Bruce bucks.
22. The Rolling Stones 'Licks Tour'
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Gross: $311 million
Bottom Line: The Rolling Stones 'Licks Tour'
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This hit parade in support of the Stones' 40th anniversary "Forty Licks" compilation album found "The World's Greatest Rock 'n' Roll Band" rocking a mix of small theaters, indoor arenas and stadiums. Yet no matter the venue's size, then as now, Mick and the gang charged among the steepest ticket prices in the biz.
A treat for Stones freaks, the setlists occasionally featured deep cuts like "Loving Cup" and "Neighbours." And lucky fans at a handful of gigs saw AC/DC's Malcolm and Angus Young join the band for a cover of the blues classic " Rock Me Baby ."
21. The Rolling Stones 'Voodoo Lounge Tour'
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Years: 1994-95
Number of shows: 124
Gross: $320 million
Bottom Line: The Rolling Stones 'Voodoo Lounge Tour'
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Following the release of "Voodoo Lounge" — the Stones' first album sans original bassist Bill Wyman — the band embarked on a global trek that would become the highest-grossing tour of the 1990s.
Replacement bassist Darryl Jones (still playing with the Stones to this day) joined drummer Charlie Watts in laying down the beat as Keith Richards riffed and Mick Jagger aerobicized across stages in 31 countries.
Also earning nice tour paychecks were the variety of opening acts (Blind Melon, Spin Doctors, Stone Temple Pilots), now buried in a mid-'90s time capsule.
20. Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band 'Wrecking Ball World Tour'
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Years: 2012-13
Number of shows: 133
Gross: $340.6 million
Bottom Line: Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band 'Wrecking Ball World Tour'
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This was the first outing after the death of Bruce Springsteen's legendary saxophonist Clarence "The Big Man" Clemons, and the tour was a cathartic experience for the band and fans alike.
With Clemons' nephew Jake taking over sax duties, and backed by a larger-than-usual ensemble — including backup singers and a horn section — The Boss showcased several tracks from 2012's "Wrecking Ball" album, which featured some of his rawest songwriting in years.
During the encore, fans heard classics like " Tenth Avenue Freeze-Out ," performed as a tribute to the late Clemons.
19. Taylor Swift 'Reputation Stadium Tour'
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Number of shows: 53
Gross: $345.7 million
Bottom Line: Taylor Swift 'Reputation Stadium Tour'
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In the process of topping the take from her own 2015 tour (see this list's No. 35), Tay-Tay traveled to seven countries, averaged an eye-popping $6.5-million gross per show, and solidified her reputation as one of the most bankable acts in the biz.
18. Elton John 'Farewell Yellow Brick Road'
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Years: 2018-present (in progress, on hiatus)
Number of shows: 272 (scheduled)
Gross: $358.6 million (and counting)
Bottom Line: Elton John 'Farewell Yellow Brick Road'
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After more than half a century on the road, in 2018 Sir Elton announced he'd be hanging it up, but not before a marathon retirement tour to let fans sing along to "Tiny Dancer" one last time.
Though John shelved his Donald Duck costume back in the '80s, the show is still packed with enough production bombast and greatest hits to ensure his yellow brick tour road is paved with box-office gold.
17. The Police 'Reunion Tour'
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Number of shows: 151
Gross: $362 million
Bottom Line: The Police 'Reunion Tour'
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After enduring the band's 21-year hiatus, not to mention Sting's string of snoozer solo albums, Police devotees were ultimately rewarded with a reunion tour that revisited all the hits — from "Roxanne" to "Every Breath You Take."
Early in the tour, it seemed as if old rivals Sting and drummer Stewart Copeland might soon be back at each other's throats, but there's nothing like big box-office bucks to help smooth troubled waters.
16. Garth Brooks and Trisha Yearwood 'World Tour'
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Years: 2014-17
Number of shows: 390
Gross: $364.3 million
Bottom Line: Garth Brooks and Trisha Yearwood 'World Tour'
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After the country superstar's 13-year "retirement," fans again got the chance to hoist a $14 cup of Bud Light and sing along to " Friends in Low Places " on this extensive North American tour co-headlined by Brooks' wife, Trisha Yearwood.
If you're wondering why it took four years of gigs for this tour to gross what others earn in a year or two, it's largely due to Brooks' longstanding policy to charge the same price for every ticket in a given venue, regardless of seat location.
15. Bruno Mars '24K Magic World Tour'
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Number of shows: 215
Gross: $367.7 million
Bottom Line: Bruno Mars '24K Magic World Tour'
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Channeling the likes of Prince and James Brown, Mars' uber-slick stage show pumped a pretty penny into his treasure chest as it circled the planet, including a penultimate string of stadium concerts in his hometown of Honolulu, Hawaii.
14. U2 'Vertigo Tour'
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Years: 2005-06
Number of shows: 131
Gross: $389 million
Bottom Line: U2 'Vertigo Tour'
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Bono counting off " Uno, dos, tres, catorce! " kicks off this hugely successful tour's title song, "Vertigo." Want more numbers? The tour sold some 4.6-million tickets across five continents. During Vertigo's Latin American leg, more than 700 hours of footage were shot for the concert film "U2 3D."
Throughout the endeavor, the band played 60 different songs, including rare tracks from their 1980 debut album "Boy." And for concertgoers who arrived early, the tour featured 17 different opening acts, including The Killers, Kanye West and Arcade Fire, who at the time were arguably a hotter band than U2.
13. U2 'The Joshua Tree Tours 2017 and 2019'
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Year: 2017 and 2019
Number of shows: 66
Gross: $390.8 million
U2 'The Joshua Tree Tours 2017 and 2019'
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In the aftermath of the 2016 U.S. presidential election, U2 realized the themes of their signature 1987 album, "The Joshua Tree," were as relevant as ever. So the band embarked on a five-month string of stadium concerts that featured the platter played in its entirety, plus some of their early hits.
Snooty critics charged U2 had become a nostalgia act, but those who missed the album's original tour clearly weren't concerned — snapping up more than 2.7-million tickets for a joyous journey through the past.
In 2019, the tour was revived for 15 dates in Oceania and Asia.
12. Pink 'Beautiful Trauma World Tour'
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Number of shows: 159
Gross: $397.3 million
Bottom Line: Pink 'Beautiful Trauma World Tour'
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The pop diva took her powerhouse vocals and Cirque du Soleil-style acrobatics to arenas for this wildly successful jaunt that did notably huge business Down Under — where Pink's rabid Aussie fan base cheered an impressive run of 27 shows.
11. Madonna 'Sticky and Sweet Tour'
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Gross: $408 million
Bottom Line: Madonna 'Sticky and Sweet Tour'
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While M maniacs generally agree nothing can ever touch the controversial, legendary heights of 1990's "Blond Ambition Tour," this worldwide jaunt in support of the underrated "Hard Candy" album was no slouch.
Performing in front of more than 3.5 million fans in 32 countries, Madge underwent countless costume changes and worked a monster stage backed by dazzling video screens and a platoon of dancers.
A sweet treat for longtime fans, the stripped-down "Old School" segment of the show featured Miss Ciccone strapping on an electric guitar for a head-banging version of " Borderline ."
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10. Rolling Stones 'No Filter Tour'
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Years: 2017-present (in progress, on hiatus)
Number of shows: 60 (scheduled)
Gross: $415.6 million (and counting)
Bottom line: The Stones keep rolling — rocking stadiums from Dublin to Detroit. In 2019, Mick Jagger underwent a heart-valve surgery that sidelined the tour for months.
But the band made good on the postponed dates, culminating in a Miami show where "Gimme Shelter" was played right on cue as rain began to pour with Hurricane Dorian knocking on Florida's door.
Bottom Line: Rolling Stones 'No Filter Tour'
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The Stones keep rolling — rocking stadiums from Dublin to Detroit. In 2019, Mick Jagger underwent a heart-valve surgery that sidelined the tour for months.
9. Metallica 'WorldWired Tour'
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Years: 2016-present (in progress, on hiatus)
Number of shows: 178 (scheduled)
Gross: $416.9 million (and counting)
Bottom Line: Metallica 'WorldWired Tour'
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The thrash metal legends have come a long way since their live debut in 1982 at a small club in Anaheim, California. The cover charge was $15. Attendance numbered around 200 (mostly the band's friends). And the only Metallica originals played were "Hit The Lights" and "Jump in the Fire."
Flash forward to this monster tour in support of 2016's "Hardwired ... to Self-Destruct" album. The average ticket price is nearly $100, and you're more likely to be sitting in a football stadium's nosebleed seats than crackin' ribs in a mosh pit.
8. AC/DC 'Black Ice World Tour'
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Number of shows: 168
Gross: $441.6 million
Bottom line: AC/DC may do dirty deeds done dirt cheap, but when it comes to concert tickets, you'll pay through the nose.
The Aussie rockers averaged a $2.6 million per-show gross on this tour, which would be the last for founding rhythm guitarist Malcolm Young (he passed in 2017) and longtime drummer Phil Rudd. It was also the last full tour for lead singer Brian Johnson, forced to quit the subsequent "Rock or Bust Tour" due to serious hearing damage.
The band's future is up in the air. So consider yourself lucky if you attended, no matter the cost, and played air guitar to "T.N.T." and "Hells Bells" for what may have been the last time.
Bottom Line: AC/DC 'Black Ice World Tour'
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AC/DC may do dirty deeds done dirt cheap, but when it comes to concert tickets, you'll pay through the nose.
7. Billy Joel 'Billy Joel in Concert'
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Years: 2014-21 (in progress)
Number of shows: 182 (scheduled)
Gross: $448.2 million (and counting)
Bottom line: Joel hasn't released an album of new pop/rock material in more than 25 years, and hasn't needed to. Not when he continually packs arenas with boomers belting out "Piano Man" in karaoke mass.
This current tour, scheduled to wrap in 2021, birthed Joel's NYC Madison Square Garden residency, in which he plays his hometown venue at least once a month. Since his first MSG gig in 1978, he's headlined the arena more than 100 times. That's a lot of "Scenes from an Italian Restaurant."
Note: Joel's inclusion on this list is subject to debate. This tour is not in support of a specific album and has been extended every year in seeming perpetuity since it began. However Pollstar and Billboard consider it a single tour, hence its inclusion.
Bottom Line: Billy Joel 'Billy Joel in Concert'
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Joel hasn't released an album of new pop/rock material in more than 25 years, and hasn't needed to. Not when he continually packs arenas with boomers belting out "Piano Man" in karaoke mass.
6. Roger Waters 'The Wall Live'
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Years: 2010-13
Number of shows: 219
Gross: $458.6 million
Bottom Line: Roger Waters 'The Wall Live'
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A politically charged concert spectacle showcasing Pink Floyd's landmark 1979 concept album "The Wall," the tour found the band's chief lyricist and bassist traveling to four continents and playing before some 4 million fans to the tune of nearly half a billion dollars in ticket sales.
While that's an unfathomable fortune to the layman, all in all, it's just another brick in Waters' behemoth financial wall.
5. Coldplay 'A Head Full of Dreams Tour'
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Number of shows: 122
Gross: $523 million
Bottom Line: Coldplay 'A Head Full of Dreams Tour'
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If you gambled this slot would belong to yet another Cher or KISS "retirement tour," you lose.
The winners are Chris Martin and company, who put on a massive laser/pyro extravaganza that sold over half a billion tickets worldwide, including four sellouts at London's 90,000-capacity Wembley Stadium.
4. The Rolling Stones 'A Bigger Bang Tour
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Years: 2005-07
Number of shows: 144
Gross: $558.3 million
Bottom Line: The Rolling Stones 'A Bigger Bang Tour
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This Stones tour was so hot, even then-California Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger was scalping tickets — charging his political donors $100,000 to join "The Terminator" in his VIP box for the opening concert at Boston's Fenway Park.
Mick and Keith were not happy, but by journey's end, it was all smiles as a "Bigger Bang" busted all box-office records and became the top-grossing tour of all time. Until ...
3. Guns N' Roses 'Not in This Lifetime ... Tour'
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Years: 2016-19
Number of shows: 175
Gross: $584.2 million
Bottom Line: Guns N' Roses 'Not in This Lifetime ... Tour'
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In the '80s, when up-and-coming GNR was hitchhiking home from their own gigs, they surely never imagined becoming the biggest metal band in the world, let alone splitting up and ultimately regrouping for one of rock history's most lucrative tours.
Sure, Axl Rose has a potbelly, but he's still got the pipes (sort of) to belt out " Welcome To The Jungle ," bringing more than 5 million fans to their sha-na-na-na-na-knees-knees!
2. U2 '360° 'Tour'
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Gross: $736.4 million
Bottom Line: U2 '360° 'Tour'
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Behold " The Claw "! That's the nickname given to the gargantuan, 165-foot-high arachnid-like structure that towered over U2's stage on this monumentally successful tour.
Loaded with video screens and stacked with an ear-splitting sound system, The Claw cost an estimated $25 to $30 million, and was so massive it took 120 semi-trucks to move it between stadium concerts where seating was in the round — hence the tour's "360°" moniker.
Over three years, more than 7.2-million fans enjoyed a setlist spanning the band's formidable catalog, including Bono donning a laser-light suit for encore numbers like " Ultraviolet ." And if you're wondering whatever became of The Claw, in 2019 it was permanently installed at the Loveland Living Planet Aquarium in Draper, Utah .
1. Ed Sheeran '÷ Tour'
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Number of shows: 255
Gross: $776.2 million
Bottom line: Step back, Bono. After touring six continents, 2019 saw Ed Sheeran leap over U2's "Claw" and land in the top-grossing slot.
"Sheerios" obsessed with the English singer-songwriter's syrupy-sweet ditties bought an estimated 8.9 million tickets, leading to his crowning as the all-time king of concert cash.
What, you thought number one would be another Rolling Stones tour? You're not alone.
Bottom Line: Ed Sheeran '÷ Tour'
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Step back, Bono. After touring six continents, 2019 saw Ed Sheeran leap over U2's "Claw" and land in the top-grossing slot.
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There’s nothing like the thrill of live music . The euphoria of connecting with your favorite artist in a giant room filled with like-minded people is powerful enough to make you forget about the exorbitant ticket prices, the ridiculously long bathroom lines, and even the $16 beers. In a digital world where it’s easy to feel lonely and isolated, concerts are more important than ever.
They’re also big business, as evidenced by this roundup of the 10 highest-grossing concert tours of all time (as of August 2024). The list includes some veteran rockers, a couple of pop superstars, and two very powerful women whose influence transcends music. You can probably guess their names.
10. The Rolling Stones’ No Filter Tour (2017–2021) // $547 million
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It took just 58 shows in North America and Europe for the Stones to gross more than a half-billion dollars. The No Filter Tour started in 2017 and lasted until November 2021 due to COVID-19. Sadly, it marked the end of the road for drummer Charlie Watts, who died on August 24, 2021, at the age of 80.
9. The Rolling Stones’ A Bigger Bang Tour (2005–2007) // $558 million
This lucrative two-year outing for the Stones included two nights at the Beacon Theater in New York City—filmed by Martin Scorsese for the concert film Shine a Light —and the halftime performance at Super Bowl XL in Detroit. In 2006, the Stones also played one of the biggest free shows of all time, rocking 1.5 million people at Copacabana Beach in Rio de Janeiro.
8. Beyoncé’s Renaissance World Tour (2023) // $579 million
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Queen Bey needed just 56 shows in 2023 to land herself on the list of all-time touring champs. Notably, she’s the only Black performer in the Top 10, and she’s one of only two women.
7. Guns N’ Roses’ Not in This Lifetime… Tour (2016–2019) // $584 million
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At long last, classic-era GNR members Axl Rose, Slash, and Duff McKagan settled their differences and decided to go make a lot of money. The Not in This Lifetime… tour spanned more than three years, and while it wound up being a huge success, it got off to a rocky start: Axl broke his foot prior to the second show in Las Vegas and had to perform in a special throne Dave Grohl had previously used when he suffered a broken leg.
6. Harry Styles’s Love On Tour (2021–2023) // $617.3 million
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Originally slated to start in 2020 but postponed due to the pandemic, Love On Tour lasted nearly two years and coincided with the promotion of two different albums: 2019’s Fine Line and 2022’s Harry House . The tour included a pair of memorable Halloween gigs at New York City’s Madison Square Garden where Harry dressed up like a clown and Dorothy from The Wizard of Oz .
5. U2’s U2 360° Tour (2009–2011) // $736 million
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When you’ve been in the game as long as U2, the challenge is finding new ways to keep fans coming back for more. For U2 360°, the Irish rockers played in the round on a 164-foot structure nicknamed “The Claw.” According to Rolling Stone , it was twice as large as the stage the Stones constructed for their A Bigger Band Tour, which held the previous record for biggest stadium stage set. U2 360° became the highest-grossing tour of all time—until the next one on our list bested it.
4. Ed Sheeran’s The ÷ (Divide) Tour (2017–2019) // $776 million
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In August 2019, with 12 dates remaining, The ÷ (Divide) Tour surpassed U2 360° as the highest-grossing concert tour of all time. As The Guardian reported , Sheeran brought his poppy folk-rock stylings to smaller audiences—an average attendance of 34,541, compared to U2’s 66,091—and sold tickets for 14.2 percent lower than U2 did. He made up the difference by playing more shows—255 in all.
3. Elton John’s Farewell Yellow Brick Road Tour (2018–2020, 2022–2023) // $939 million
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Sir Elton sold 6 million tickets and came this close to topping a billion dollars with his triumphant farewell tour. Along the way, John rocked the legendary Glastonbury Festival with a performance billed as his last ever in the UK.
2. Coldplay’s Music of the Spheres World Tour (2022–2024) // $945 million
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Environmentally conscious rockers Coldplay worked with BMW to develop the “world’s first rechargeable show battery,” which helped to power their super-lucrative Music of the Spheres World Tour. Chris Martin and company also promised to plant one tree for every ticket sold. For a while, Music of the Spheres was parked behind Elton’s farewell on the list of highest-grossing tours, but Billboard announced on August 16, 2024, that Coldplay had moved into second place.
1. Taylor Swift’s The Eras Tour (2023–2024) // $1.04 billion (and counting)
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In December 2023—with plenty of dates still to come—Taylor Swift’s career-spanning Eras Tour became the first tour to top a billion dollars in gross revenue. If there had been any doubt, the tour solidified Swift’s status as the most famous person on the planet. Between the friendship bracelets and surprise song sets , the 3.5-plus-hour shows quickly became the stuff of legend, and when she released Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour on the big screen in October 2023, it naturally became the highest-grossing concert film of all time.
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- Concert tours are evolving with high attendance, earning billions as musicians like Taylor Swift and Ed Sheeran captivate huge crowds.
- The dwindling interest in live theaters due to the technology shift is overshadowed by the massive success of top-grossing concert tours.
- In the digital age, musicians like Harry Styles, U2, and Coldplay draw millions worldwide to their massive concerts, despite screen distractions.
The world is evolving — with the internet and a slight nudge from the pandemic, the dynamics of concert tours and live entertainment are shifting too.
Live performances held steady as one of the major sources of entertainment in the twentieth century; now, live theaters are in rapid decline , with technology often considered the culprit.
Many have speculated that with the prevalence of screens at home, there's little impetus to drive and spend money to see a performance, when we can enjoy virtually everything from our couches.
The music industry has also changed, as people now prefer to buy or stream music online , slowly eroding the trek to the store to buy physical copies of albums or merch.
But thankfully, one thing hasn't changed: musicians' ability to craft magical tunes to lure crowds from the comfort of their sofas to their concert tours in massive arenas.
Fans still flock in huge numbers to concert tours, and these gatherings are getting bigger and bigger — and on balance, it's hard to imagine anything that could replace live music.
Recent concert tours are smashing records in every aspect, from massive ticket sales to drawing enormous crowds.
Today, we're taking a look at which musician is the biggest draw for crowds by looking at the highest-grossing concert tours, as well as related factors like ticket sales, the number of shows per tour, and the average gross per concert.
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Love on tour total gross (estimated): $617.3 million.
Harry Styles – a three-time Grammy winner with massive charisma and immense talent (in music and acting) – remains a top draw among fans.
It is no surprise that he's a major crowd-puller, and typically, millions of fans attend his concerts.
Styles' second tour, dubbed Love On Tour, secured its place in history as the sixth highest-grossing concert tour of all time.
During a two-year span (and 132 concert tour stops), a staggering five million people from all over the world witnessed his brilliance.
In the post-pandemic era, Harry's voice became a source of comfort, drawing people eager for fun — and drumming up profits of $617 million from the tour.
However, a divide existed; not everyone attended concerts, due to lingering fears about public health.
Undoubtedly, under normal circumstances, Harry Styles would have attracted an even larger audience.
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360 tour total gross (estimated): $736.4 million.
U2 is regularly ranked as one of the greatest rock bands of the modern era – full stop – making it exceedingly unlikely any of their tours wouldn't be well-attended.
U2's 360° Tour remained the highest-grossing concert tour of all time for eight years — until Ed Sheeran's ÷ Tour dethroned it in 2019.
Over the past five decades, countless bands have emerged and faded, but U2's dominance remains unshakable (and growing).
U2's blockbuster tour boasted extra allure with its round stage and a giant claw-like structure.
Complete with screens and a scenic lighting system, the tour became even more captivating.
More than seven million people turned out to their 110 concerts to experience the unique vibe of "the claw."
U2's 360° Tour grossed a shocking $736 million in 2011, a figure that would likely surpass a billion dollars in today's economy.
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Tour total gross (estimated): $776.2 million.
Four-time Grammy winner Ed Sheeran quickly earned a place among today's greatest musicians, thanks to his brilliant compositions.
Fans admire him, enjoy his music tremendously, and show up in huge crowds for his concert tours.
Which is why his ongoing +–=÷× tour, famously known as the Mathematics Tour, earned $556 million and is currently ranked eleventh among the most profitable concert tours of all time.
However, this is not about his recent tour but his third world tour, ÷ Divide, which held the title of highest-grossing tour for nearly three years.
Ed Sheeran's ÷ Divide worldwide tour remains the most attended tour of all time, with 8.9 million fans experiencing his on-stage magic across the globe.
The English singer's enormous crowd-pulling magnetism led to an impressive profit of $776.2 million over two years of the tour.
After adjusting for inflation, earnings for all tour stakeholders would reach around $951 million.
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Ongoing music of the spheres world tour total gross (estimated): $811 million.
Despite ongoing debates among musical pundits – sparked by U2's lead singer , Bono – about whether Coldplay is a rock band or not, their distinctive music style continues to delight fans, and secures their place among the greatest bands in the world today.
Seven-time Grammy-winning band Coldplay is known not only for their chart dominance, but also for their empathy, making headlines for their decision to reduce the carbon footprint of their concert tours to preserve the environment.
Their eighth tour, Music Of The Spheres, is the first after that resolution.
Due to regulations and SOPs ("standard operating procedures"), they achieved 50 percent fewer CO2 emissions.
Audiences have been showering love on their favorite band, enjoying the shows, and supporting the fight against climate change.
Coldplay's latest tour ranks as the third highest-grossing tour, amassing $811 million in revenue and claiming the title of the second most attended tour of all time, with 7.6 million attendees.
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Farewell yellow brick road tour total gross (estimated): $939.1 million.
Iconic English singer Elton John consistently astounds, reaching new musical heights at the age of 77, and making history.
In 2018, he announced his forty-ninth and final tour, Farewell Yellow Brick Road — this announcement brought a wave of emotion from fans, who were saddened to hear their favorite musician was hanging up his touring shoes after 53 years.
More than six million fans attended Elton John's final performances, savoring and celebrating his music in person for the last time.
Five-time Grammy winner Elton John’s final tour, Farewell Yellow Brick Road, grossed an astounding $939 million from 330 shows.
His tour remained the highest-grossing tour for nearly a year, demonstrating the powerful influence of the legend's music.
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Ongoing eras tour total gross (estimated): $1.04 billion.
Taylor Swift is the most influential musician today, with an enormous fan base, impeccable musical legacy, heartfelt and widely-beloved lyrics, and now, a billion-dollar empire .
Since she turns everything she touches into gold, how could she possibly falter in terms of concert tours?
Fourteen-time Grammy winner Taylor Swift’s sixth tour, The Eras Tour, is the first tour in history to shatter the billion-dollar mark .
Surprisingly, The Eras Tour broke a slew of records after just 60 shows (out of a total of 152).
Usually, musicians take home between $3 million and $8 million per show on a concert tour.
But Swift's average concert gross is an astonishing $17.3 million.
At just 34, Taylor Swift is dominating every chart, earning accolades, drawing millions of people to her concerts – if they're fortunate enough to even get tickets – and making the biggest splash.
Unsurprisingly, Taylor Swift reigns supreme in terms of concert tours, topping our list while the Eras Tour is still conquering Europe.
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Actual tour gross: $305 million
Tour gross adjusted for inflation: $389 million
Year(s): 2012
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Actual tour gross: $311 million
Tour gross adjusted for inflation: $494 million
Year(s): 2002-2003
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Actual tour gross: $320 million
Tour gross adjusted for inflation: $631 million
Shows : 134
Year(s): 1994-1995
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Actual tour gross: $340 million
Tour gross adjusted for inflation: $446 million
Year(s): 2012-2013
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Actual tour gross: $345 million
Tour gross adjusted for inflation: $402 million
Year(s): 2018
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Actual tour gross: $362 million
Tour gross adjusted for inflation: $421 million
Year(s): 2007-2008
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Actual tour gross: $364 million
Tour gross adjusted for inflation: $400 million
Year(s): 2014-2017
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Actual tour gross: $379 million
Year(s): 2023-ongoing
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Actual tour gross: $389 million
Tour gross adjusted for inflation: $564 million
Year(s): 2005-2006
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Actual tour gross: $390 million
Tour gross adjusted for inflation: $466 million
Year(s): 2017-2019
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Actual tour gross: $397 million
Tour gross adjusted for inflation: $454 million
Year(s): 2018-2019
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Actual tour gross: $411 million
Tour gross adjusted for inflation: $560 million
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Actual tour gross: $493 million
Year(s): 2022-ongoing
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Actual tour gross: $430 million
Tour gross adjusted for inflation: $492 million
Year(s): 2016-2019
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Actual tour gross: $441 million
Tour gross adjusted for inflation: $593 million
Year(s): 2008-2010
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Actual tour gross: $459 million
Tour gross adjusted for inflation: $576 million
Year(s): 2010-2013
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Actual tour gross: $523 million
Tour gross adjusted for inflation: $624 million
Year(s): 2016-2017
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Actual tour gross: $546 million
Tour gross adjusted for inflation: $590 million
Year(s): 2017-2021
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Actual tour gross: $558 million
Tour gross adjusted for inflation: $787 million
Year(s): 2005-2007
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Actual tour gross: $579 million
Year(s): 2023
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Actual tour gross: $584 million
Tour gross adjusted for inflation: $668 million
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Actual tour gross: $617 million
Year(s): 2021-2023
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Actual tour gross: $735 million
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Actual tour gross: $736 million
Tour gross adjusted for inflation: $958 million
Year(s): 2009-2011
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Actual tour gross: $776 million
Tour gross adjusted for inflation: $888 million
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Actual tour gross: $939 million
Year(s): 2018-2023
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Actual tour gross: $1.04 billion
Year(s): 2023-ongoing
Sources: (Billboard) (Stacker)
See also: Concerts that ended in tragedy
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28 of the highest-grossing concert tours of all time.
In the time of digital streaming services, live performances have become an increasingly lucrative space for musicians — especially as ticket prices continue to rise. But even before concert tickets went for hundreds of dollars a pop, some of the most popular groups and solo acts raked in multimillions with their world tours.
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David Bowie's Glass Spider Tour: $86 Million
Gross adjusted for inflation: $198 million
Although David Bowie's Glass Spider Tour was poorly received at the time -- it spanned from May to November in 1987 -- it was one of the highest-grossing tours when adjusted to today's dollars. The centerpiece of the tour set was a giant spider that required 43 trucks to transport it between stops, IQ reported.
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Justin Timberlake's FutureSex/LoveShow Tour: $126.8 Million
Gross adjusted for inflation: $160 million
Justin Timberlake's FutureSex/LoveShow Tour grossed $126.8 million and was attended by more than 1.6 million people worldwide, Billboard reported. The tour kicked off in January 2007 in San Diego and featured Pink -- who had a high-grossing tour of her own -- as a special guest.
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Genesis' Turn It on Again World Tour: $129 Million
Gross adjusted for inflation: $162.7 million
Phil Collins, Tony Banks and Mike Rutherford reunited in June 2007 to tour around the world as Genesis. The Turn It on Again Tour grossed in excess of $129 million over 46 performances, Ultimate Classic Rock reported. The group announced on March 4 that they would be reuniting again for a 2020 tour.
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Celine Dion's Let's Talk About Love Tour: $133 Million
Gross adjusted for inflation: $208.8 million
Celine Dion's Let's Talk About Love Tour took the Canadian crooner to 11 different countries across 97 shows and grossed $133 million, according to CelineDionCharts.com. The tour kicked off in Boston in August 1998 to promote Dion's album of the same name. The 1997 album featured the immensely popular hit single "My Heart Will Go On."
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Bon Jovi's Lost Highway Tour: $210 Million
Gross adjusted for inflation: $255.1 million
Bon Jovi's Lost Highway Tour was the highest-grossing tour of 2008, Reuters reported. The world tour started in October 2007 with 10 sold-out shows in the band's home state of New Jersey and continued into 2008 with stops in Canada, Japan, New Zealand, England, Ireland, Scotland, Germany, Holland and Austria, according to an AEG Live press release.
The Eagles' Hell Freezes Over Tour: $253 Million
Gross adjusted for inflation: $434.3 million
After performing together in 1980 in what they assumed would be their last show, The Eagles' Don Henley said that the band would perform together again "when hell freezes over." Fourteen years later, the band reunited and in a nod to Henley's comment, recorded the live album "Hell Freezes Over" and embarked on a corresponding tour, originally planned as a six-week trek, Pollstar reported. The tour ended up lasting for two years -- from July 2013 to 2015 -- and grossed $253 million, with over 2 million tickets sold across 147 shows.
Beyoncé and Jay-Z's On the Run II Tour: $253.5 Million
Gross adjusted for inflation: $264.1 million
Hip-hop power couple Beyoncé and Jay-Z kicked off their joint On the Run II Tour in June 2018 in Cardiff, Wales, and performed a total of 48 stadium dates; the tour ended in October 2018 in Seattle. By the end of the tour, it had grossed $253.5 million, Billboard reported.
One Direction's Where We Are Tour: $282.2 Million
Gross adjusted for inflation: $311.8 million
One Direction's Where We Are Tour became the first tour to break the $200 million ticket sales barrier in 2014, Billboard reported. It went on to be the highest-grossing tour of the year with a gross of $282.2 million, which was 6 1/2 times more than what One Direction's previous year tour had grossed, the New York Post reported. The tour kicked off in April 2014, and the band was joined by 5 Seconds of Summer during the North American dates.
The Rolling Stones' Voodoo Lounge Tour: $300 Million
Gross adjusted for inflation: $514.9 million
When the Rolling Stones' Voodoo Lounge Tour wrapped, it was the most successful in North American history, Rolling Stone reported. The tour -- which started in August 1994 in support of the band's album of the same name -- included 117 dates on six continents, and it grossed $300 million from a combination of ticket sales, T-shirts and television rights.
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The Rolling Stones' Licks Tour: $311 Million
Gross adjusted for inflation: $442.1 million
The Rolling Stones topped their own concert gross record with their 2002-2003 Licks Tour, which grossed $311 million, according to Billboard. The tour kicked off in September 2002 and boasted an impressive roster of supporting acts that included No Doubt, The Strokes, Jonny Lang, Sheryl Crow and The Pretenders.
U2's Joshua Tree Tour (2017): $316 Million
Gross adjusted for inflation: $337.2 million
U2 embarked on the Joshua Tree Tour in 2017 in honor of the 30th anniversary of their No. 1 album of the same name. The tour included 50 shows in over a dozen countries, kicking off in May 2017 and wrapping up in October 2017. The tour sold more than 2.7 million tickets and grossed $316 million, Billboard reported.
Taylor Swift's Reputation Stadium Tour: $345.7 Million
Gross adjusted for inflation: $360.1 million
Taylor Swift's Reputation Stadium Tour broke records when it became the highest-grossing U.S. tour of all time in November 2018, with a gross of $266.1 million and over 2 million tickets sold domestically, Billboard reported. The tour -- which spanned from May to November 2018 -- grossed $345.7 million in total.
Bruce Springsteen and The E Street Band's Wrecking Ball Tour: $355.6 Million
Gross adjusted for inflation: $399.3 million
Bruce Springsteen and The E Street Band's Wrecking Ball World Tour reached fans in more countries than any previous Springsteen tour, Shore Fire Media reported. It started in March 2012 in New York City and included 133 shows in 26 countries across North America, South America, Europe and Australia. The tour ended in September 2013 in Brazil.
The Police's Reunion Tour: $362 Million
Gross adjusted for inflation: $439.8 million
The Police reunited for a 2007-2008 tour that spanned 151 shows and earned the band a $362 million gross, Rolling Stone reported. Their May 28, 2007, performance in Vancouver, Canada, was the first time they played together in 23 years, NME reported -- and their final show in New York in August 2008 marked the last time The Police ever played together.
Garth Brooks' Garth Brooks World Tour With Trisha Yearwood: $364 Million
Gross adjusted for inflation: $388.4 million
Garth Brooks had been semi-retired for 14 years when he launched his world tour with his wife and fellow country superstar Trisha Yearwood in 2014. He opened his tour in Chicago in June of that year, and it stretched into 2017, with 390 shows played and 6.4 million tickets sold, USA Today reported.
Bruno Mars' 24K Magic Tour: $367 Million
Gross adjusted for inflation: $382.3 million
In support of his 2016 Grammy-winning album "24K Magic," Bruno Mars embarked on a 200-date world tour that started in March 2017 and ended in November 2018. The tour grossed more than $367 million, Pollstar reported.
U2's Vertigo Tour: $389 Million
Gross adjusted for inflation: $504.7 million
U2 embarked on the Vertigo Tour in March 2005 with a U.S. leg. Throughout the year, the band toured in Europe and North America and wrapped the tour with a fourth leg in 2006 that took them around the world. This is one of three U2 tours that have the distinction of being one of the highest-grossing concert tours of all time.
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Pink's Beautiful Trauma World Tour: $397.3 Million
Gross adjusted for inflation: $406.5 million
Pink's March 2018 to November 2019 tour made history as the highest-grossing tour for a woman in over a decade, Billboard reported.
Madonna's Sticky & Sweet Tour: $408 Million
Gross adjusted for inflation: $497.5 million
Madonna's Sticky & Sweet Tour spanned three continents and ran from August 2008 to September 2009. At the time the show wrapped, it was the top-grossing tour by a solo artist of all time, Billboard reported.
The Rolling Stones' No Filter Tour: $415.6 Million (So Far)
Gross adjusted for inflation: $425.2 million
The Rolling Stones kicked off their No Filter Tour in September 2017 in Europe. The second leg of the tour, which took place in the summer of 2018, included dates throughout the U.K., Ireland and Europe. The third leg of the tour took the legendary rock band throughout North America during the summer of 2019. By the end of this leg, the band had grossed $415.6 million, Billboard reported. But the tour isn't over, so millions more will most certainly roll in. The fourth leg of the tour — which will take place in North America — was postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Metallica's WorldWired Tour: $430 MIllion (So Far)
Gross adjusted for inflation: $440 million
Metallica kicked off its WorldWired Tour in October 2016 in support of their album "Hardwired...To Self-Destruct." The tour was slated to continue into 2020, but came to a halt due to COVID-19, as the band was forced to cancel or reschedule all performances. The tour had grossed $430 million as of September 2019, Consequence of Sound reported.
AC/DC's Black Ice Tour: $441 Million
Gross adjusted for inflation: $529 million
AC/DC's Black Ice World Tour followed the band's album of the same name and was the group's biggest tour ever with 169 dates and over 5 million attendees, AC-DC.net reported. The tour kicked off in October 2008 in the U.S. and ended in June 2010 in Spain.
Roger Waters' The Wall Live Tour: $460 Million
Gross adjusted for inflation: $516.5 million
Pink Floyd fans flocked in droves to Roger Waters' The Wall Live Tour, which ran from September 2010 to September 2013. The tour marked the first time the 1979 album of the same name had been performed live in its entirety by the band or any of its former members in two decades, Pollstar reported. The Wall Live Tour grossed $460 million across 220 performances, with 4.1 million tickets sold.
Coldplay's A Head Full of Dreams Tour: $523 Million
Gross adjusted for inflation: $558.1 million
Shortly after Coldplay performed at the Super Bowl 50 Halftime show, the band kicked off their A Head Full of Dreams Tour in March 2016. The tour, which wrapped in November 2017, included 114 shows in 76 cities and 31 countries. At the time the tour ended, it was the third-highest-grossing global tour of all time with $523 million in ticket sales, Live Nation reported.
The Rolling Stones' A Bigger Bang Tour: $558 Million
Gross adjusted for inflation: $704 million
It remains to be seen if The Stones' No Filter Tour can beat the band's high-grossing A Bigger Bang World Tour, which kicked off in August 2005 and ended two years later. Mick Jagger and the rest of the band held the distinction of having the highest-grossing tour of all time until U2 took over that title in 2011.
Guns N' Roses' Not in This Lifetime... Tour: $584.2 Million
Gross adjusted for inflation: $597.7 million
Guns N' Roses' Not in This Lifetime... Tour lasted over three years and included 158 concert dates across six continents. It grossed $584.2 million with nearly 5.4 million tickets sold, Billboard reported. The tour -- which kicked off in April 2016 and was extended through November 2019 -- featured a reunion of classic-era members Axl Rose, Slash and Duff McKagan.
U2's U2 360 Degrees Tour: $736.4 Million
Gross adjusted for inflation: $856.4 million
U2's U2 360 Degrees Tour had three legs that spanned from June 2009 to July 2011. Guests on the epic tour included Lenny Kravitz, Muse and Arcade Fire. When the tour wrapped, it had broken records to become the highest-grossing tour of all time -- and held that title until it was dethroned in 2019. However, when adjusted for inflation, it still holds the top title.
Ed Sheeran's Divide Tour: $775.6 Million
Gross adjusted for inflation: $793.6 million
Ed Sheeran holds the record for the highest-grossing concert tour of all time. His Divide Tour started in March 2017 and ended in August 2019, and took him around the world, with 246 shows across Europe, Asia, Australia, Africa, North America and South America. The concert sold over 8.5 million tickets, Billboard reported.
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Week Ending: 9/1/2024
Number of Shows: 25
Gross Gross: $28,131,405
Total Attendance: 223,670
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Number of Shows: 23
Gross Gross: $26,027,346
Total Attendance: 209,122
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Number of Shows: 24
Gross Gross: $25,343,599
Total Attendance: 211,342
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Total Attendance: 3,825,064
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BLITHE SPIRIT BLITHE SPIRIT '09 BLOOD BROTHERS BLOOD KNOT BLOODY BLOODY ANDREW JACKSON BOB FOSSE'S DANCIN' 2023 BOBBI BOLAND BOEING-BOEING BOMBAY DREAMS BONNIE AND CLYDE BORN YESTERDAY BORN YESTERDAY '11 BOYS CHOIR OF HARLEM AND FRIENDS BOYS IN AUTUMN BOYS OF WINTER BREAKFAST AT TIFFANY'S BREAKING THE CODE BRIDGE AND TUNNEL BRIEF ENCOUNTER BRIGADOON 1980 BRIGHT STAR BRIGHTON BEACH MEMOIRS BRIGHTON BEACH MEMOIRS '09 BRING BACK BIRDIE BRING IN DA NOISE, BRING IN DA FUNK BRING IT ON THE MUSICAL BROADWAY BROADWAY BOUND BROADWAY FOLLIES BROKEN GLASS BRONX BOMBERS BROOKLYN BROOKLYN BOY BROTHERS BUDDY BULLETS OVER BROADWAY BURIED CHILD BURN THE FLOOR BURN THIS BURN THIS 2019 BUS STOP BUTLEY BUTTONS ON BROADWAY BY JEEVES BYE BYE BIRDIE CABARET '14 CABARET 87 CABARET 98 CABARET AT THE KIT KAT CLUB 2024 CAFE CROWN CAMELOT CAMELOT 1980 CAMELOT 1981 CAMELOT 2023 CAN-CAN 1981 CANCIONES DE MI PADRE CANDIDA CANDIDA 1981 CANDIDE CAROLINE, OR CHANGE CAROLINE, OR CHANGE 2021 CAROUSEL CAROUSEL 2018 CARRIE CASA VALENTINA CAT ON A HOT TIN ROOF '12 CAT ON A HOT TIN ROOF 03 CAT ON A HOT TIN ROOF 08 CAT ON A HOT TIN ROOF 90 CATCH ME IF YOU CAN CATS CATS 2016 CATSKILLS ON BROADWAY CELEBRITY AUTOBIOGRAPHY CHAPLIN CHARLIE AND ALGERNON CHARLIE AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY CHECKMATES CHESS CHICAGO CHICKEN & BISCUITS CHILDREN OF A LESSER GOD 1980 CHILDREN OF A LESSER GOD 2018 CHINA DOLL CHINESE COFFEE/SALOME CHINGLISH CHITA RIVERA: THE DANCER'S LIFE CHITTY CHITTY BANG BANG CHOIR BOY CHRONICLE OF A DEATH FORETOLD CHU CHEM CINDERELLA CIRQUE DREAMS: JUNGLE FANTASY CITY OF ANGELS CLOSER CLYBOURNE PARK CLYDE'S COASTAL DISTURBANCES COLIN QUINN - AN IRISH WAKE COLIN QUINN: LONG STORY SHORT COLLECTED STORIES COME BACK TO THE 5 & DIME JIMMY DEAN, JIMMY DEAN COME BACK, LITTLE SHEBA COME FLY AWAY COME FROM AWAY COMEDY TONIGHT COMPANY 06 COMPANY 2021 COMPANY 95 CONSTELLATIONS CONTACT CONVERSATIONS WITH MY FATHER COPENHAGEN COPPERFIELD CORAM BOY COST OF LIVING CRAZY FOR YOU CRAZY HE CALLS ME CRIMES OF THE HEART CRISS ANGEL CRY BABY CUBA & HIS TEDDY BEAR CURTAINS CYMBELINE CYRANO CYRANO DE BERGERAC CYRANO DE BERGERAC '12 DAME EDNA: BACK WITH A VENGEANCE DAME EDNA: THE ROYAL TOUR DAMES AT SEA DAMN YANKEES DANA H. DANCE A LITTLE CLOSER DANCE OF DEATH DANCE OF THE VAMPIRES DANCIN' DANCING AT LUGHNASA DANCING IN THE END ZONE DANGEROUS GAMES DANNY GANS ON BROADWAY DAVE CHAPPELLE DAYS OF WINE AND ROSES DEAD ACCOUNTS DEAR EVAN HANSEN DEATH AND THE KING'S HORSEMAN DEATH AND THE MAIDEN DEATH OF A SALESMAN DEATH OF A SALESMAN '12 DEATH OF A SALESMAN 2022 DEATH OF A SALESMAN 99 DEATHTRAP DEF POETRY JAM DEFENDING THE CAVEMAN DEMOCRACY DERREN BROWN: SECRET DESIGN FOR LIVING DESIGN FOR LIVING 01 DESIRE UNDER THE ELMS DEUCE DIANA DIANA, THE MUSICAL DINNER AT EIGHT DIRTY BLONDE DIRTY ROTTEN SCOUNDRELS DISASTER! DISGRACED DIVIDING THE ESTATE DIVISION STREET DO BLACK PATENT LEATHER SHOES REALLY REFLECT UP? DOCTOR ZHIVAGO DON'T DRESS FOR DINNER DON'T GET GOD STARTED DONNY & MARIE: A BROADWAY CHRISTMAS DOONESBURY DOUBLES DOUBT DOUBT: A PARABLE 2024 DR. SEUSS' HOW THE GRINCH STOLE CHRISTMAS! DR. SEUSS' HOW THE GRINCH STOLE CHRISTMAS! 07 DRACULA, THE MUSICAL DREAM: THE JOHNNY MERCER MUSICAL DREAMGIRLS '81 DREAMGIRLS '87 DREAMS AND NIGHTMARES DRIVING MISS DAISY DROWNING CROW DUET FOR ONE EASTERN STANDARD ECLIPSED EDMUND KEAN EINSTEIN AND THE POLAR BEAR EL MAGO POP ELAINE STRITCH AT LIBERTY ELECTRA ELF ELF '12 ELLING EMINENT DOMAIN ENCHANTED APRIL END OF THE RAINBOW END OF THE WORLD ENRON EPIC PROPORTIONS EQUUS ESCAPE TO MARGARITAVILLE EUGENE ONEGIN EVERYDAY RAPTURE EVITA EVITA 1979 EXECUTION OF JUSTICE EXIT THE KING FACE VALUE FAITH HEALER FALSETTOS FALSETTOS 2016 FARINELLI AND THE KING FAT HAM FELA! FELA! '12 FENCES FENCES '10 FESTEN FIDDLER ON THE ROOF 04 FIDDLER ON THE ROOF 1981 FIDDLER ON THE ROOF 2015 FIDDLER ON THE ROOF 90 FIFTH OF JULY FINDING NEVERLAND FINIAN'S RAINBOW FIRST DATE FISH IN THE DARK FIVE GUYS NAMED MOE FLAMENCO PURO FLOWER DRUM SONG FLYING OVER SUNSET FOLLIES FOLLIES '11 FOOL FOR LOVE FOOL MOON '93 FOOL MOON '95 FOOL MOON '98 FOOLS FOOTLOOSE FOR COLORED GIRLS WHO HAVE CONSIDERED SUICIDE / WHEN THE RAINBOW IS ENUF FOREVER TANGO '04 FOREVER TANGO '13 FOREVER TANGO '97 FORTUNE'S FOOL FOSSE FOUR BABOONS ADORING THE SUN FOXFIRE FRANKENSTEIN FRANKIE AND JOHNNY IN THE CLAIR DE LUNE 2019 FRANKIE AND JOHNNY IN THE CLAIRE DE LUNE FRANKIE VALLI AND THE FOUR SEASONS ON BROADWAY FRANKIE VALLI AND THE FOUR SEASONS ON BROADWAY 2016 FREAK FREESTYLE LOVE SUPREME FREESTYLE LOVE SUPREME 2021 FROST/NIXON FROZEN 2004 FROZEN 2018 FULLY COMMITTED FUN HOME FUNNY GIRL 2022 GARDEN DISTRICT GARY: A SEQUEL TO TITUS ANDRONICUS GEM OF THE OCEAN GENTLEMEN PREFER BLONDES GEORGE GERSHWIN ALONE GETTIN' THE BAND BACK TOGETHER GETTING AND SPENDING GETTING AWAY WITH MURDER GETTING MARRIED GHETTO GHETTO KLOWN GHOST GHOSTS 1982 GIGI GIRL FROM THE NORTH COUNTRY GIRL FROM THE NORTH COUNTRY 2022 GLENGARRY GLEN ROSS '05 GLENGARRY GLEN ROSS '12 GLENGARRY GLEN ROSS '84 GLORY DAYS GOD OF CARNAGE GOD SAID "HA" GODSPELL GOLDA'S BALCONY GOLDEN BOY GOLDEN CHILD GOOD GOOD NIGHT, OSCAR GOOD PEOPLE GOOD VIBRATIONS GORE VIDAL'S THE BEST MAN GORE VIDAL'S THE BEST MAN '12 GRACE GRAND HORIZONS GRAND HOTEL GRAY'S ANATOMY 1993 GRAY'S ANATOMY 1994 GREASE GREASE 07 GREY GARDENS GREY HOUSE GRIND GROUNDHOG DAY GROWN UPS GUTENBERG! THE MUSICAL! GUYS AND DOLLS GUYS AND DOLLS '09 GYPSY '03 GYPSY '08 GYPSY '89 GYPSY PASSION HADESTOWN HAIR HAIR '11 HAIRSPRAY HAMILTON HAMLET '09 HAMLET 92 HAMLET 95 HAND TO GOD HANDS ON A HARDBODY HANGMEN HANGMEN 2022 HARMONY HARRIGAN 'N HART HARRY CONNICK, JR. '10 HARRY CONNICK, JR. - A CELEBRATION OF COLE PORTER HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD, PARTS ONE AND TWO HARVEY HAVING OUR SAY HAY FEVER HEAD OVER HEELS HEARTBREAK HOUSE HEARTBREAK HOUSE 1983 HEDDA GABLER HEDDA GABLER 01 HEDDA GABLER 09 HEDWIG AND THE ANGRY INCH HEISENBERG HELL'S KITCHEN HELLO, DOLLY! HELLO, DOLLY! 2017 HENRY IV HERE LIES LOVE HERMAN VAN VEEN: ALL OF HIM HIGH HIGH FIDELITY HIGH SOCIETY HILLARY AND CLINTON HIZZONER HOLIDAY HOLIDAY INN HOLLER IF YA HEAR ME HOLLYWOOD ARMS HOME HOME 2024 HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS HOME FRONT HONEYMOON IN VEGAS HONKY TONK NIGHTS HONOUR HOT FEET HOW I LEARNED TO DRIVE HOW TO DANCE IN OHIO HOW TO SUCCEED IN BUSINESS WITHOUT REALLY TRYING HOW TO SUCCEED IN BUSINESS WITHOUT REALLY TRYING '11 HUGH JACKMAN, BACK ON BROADWAY HUGHIE HUGHIE 2016 HURLYBURLY I AM MY OWN WIFE I HATE HAMLET I NEED THAT I OUGHT TO BE IN PICTURES I WON'T DANCE I'LL EAT YOU LAST: A CHAT WITH SUE MENGERS I'M NOT RAPPAPORT '02 I'M NOT RAPPAPORT '85 I'M STILL HERE...DAMN IT! IAN MCKELLEN: A KNIGHT OUT AT THE LYCEUM THEATRE IAN MCKELLEN: ACTING SHAKESPEARE IF YOU EVER LEAVE ME…I'M GOING WITH YOU IF/THEN IL DIVO - A MUSICAL AFFAIR ILLINOISE IMAGINARY FRIENDS IMPRESSIONISM IN MY LIFE IN THE HEIGHTS IN THE NEXT ROOM OR THE VIBRATOR PLAY IN THE SUMMER HOUSE IN TRANSIT INACENT BLACK INDECENT INDISCRETIONS INHERIT THE WIND INHERIT THE WIND 07 INK INTO THE LIGHT INTO THE WOODS '02 INTO THE WOODS '87 INTO THE WOODS 2022 IRENA'S VOW IRVING BERLIN'S WHITE CHRISTMAS IRVING BERLIN'S WHITE CHRISTMAS '09 IS HE DEAD? IS THERE LIFE AFTER HIGH SCHOOL? IS THIS A ROOM IT AIN'T NOTHIN' BUT THE BLUES IT HAD TO BE YOU IT SHOULDA BEEN YOU IT'S A SLIPPERY SLOPE IT'S ONLY A PLAY IT'S SO NICE TO BE CIVILIZED IVANOV JACK: A NIGHT ON THE TOWN WITH JOHN BARRYMORE JACKIE MASON'S LAUGHING ROOM ONLY JACKIE MASON: FRESHLY SQUEEZED JACKIE MASON: POLITICALLY INCORRECT JACKIE MASON: BRAND NEW JACKIE MASON: MUCH ADO ABOUT EVERYTHING JACKIE: AN AMERICAN LIFE JAGGED LITTLE PILL JAJA'S AFRICAN HAIR BRAIDING JAKE'S WOMEN JAMES JOYCE'S THE DEAD JANE EYRE JAY JOHNSON: THE TWO AND ONLY JEKYLL & HYDE JEKYLL & HYDE '13 JELLY'S LAST JAM JEROME KERN GOES TO HOLLYWOOD JEROME ROBBINS' BROADWAY JERRY SEINFELD: LIVE ON BROADWAY JERRY'S GIRLS JERSEY BOYS JERUSALEM JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR '12 JITNEY JOB JOE EGG JOE TURNER'S COME AND GONE JOE TURNER'S COME AND GONE '09 JOHN GABRIEL BORKMAN 1980 JOHN LITHGOW: STORIES BY HEART JONAS BROTHERS ON BROADWAY JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT 1982 JOURNEY'S END JUAN DARIEN JUDGMENT AT NUREMBERG JULIUS CAESAR JUMPERS JUNK JUNO AND THE PAYCOCK JUST FOR US K2 KAT AND THE KINGS KATHY GRIFFIN WANTS A TONY KIKI & HERB: ALIVE ON BROADWAY KIMBERLY AKIMBO KING CHARLES III KING DAVID KING HEDLEY II KING KONG KING LEAR KING LEAR 2019 KINGDOMS KINKY BOOTS KIPLING KISS ME, KATE KISS ME, KATE 2019 KISS OF THE SPIDER WOMAN KPOP KRISTIN CHENOWETH: FOR THE GIRLS LA BETE LA BETE '10 LA BOHÈME LA CAGE AUX FOLLES '04 LA CAGE AUX FOLLES '10 LA CAGE AUX FOLLES '83 LA TRAGEDIE DE CARMEN LACKAWANNA BLUES LADY DAY AT EMERSON'S BAR & GRILL LARGELY NEW YORK LATE NITE COMIC LATIN HISTORY FOR MORONS LATINOLOGUES LAUGH WHORE LAUGHTER ON THE 23RD FLOOR LEADER OF THE PACK LEAP OF FAITH LEGALLY BLONDE LEGS DIAMOND LEMPICKA LENA HORNE: THE LADY AND HER MUSIC LEND ME A TENOR LEND ME A TENOR '10 LENNON LEOPOLDSTADT LES LIAISONS DANGEREUSES LES LIAISONS DANGEREUSES 08 LES LIAISONS DANGEREUSES 2016 LES MISÉRABLES LES MISÉRABLES '14 LES MISÉRABLES 2006 LESTAT LET IT BE LETTICE AND LOVAGE LIFE OF PI LIFE x 3 LILLIAN LINDA VISTA LITTLE JOHNNY JONES LITTLE ME LITTLE ME 1982 LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS LITTLE WOMEN LIVING ON LOVE LIZA'S AT THE PALACE LOBBY HERO LOLITA LOMBARDI LONDON ASSURANCE LONG DAY'S JOURNEY INTO NIGHT 03 LONG DAY'S JOURNEY INTO NIGHT 2016 LONG DAY'S JOURNEY INTO NIGHT 86 LOOPED LOOT LORD OF THE DANCE: DANGEROUS GAMES LOSING LOUIE LOST IN YONKERS LOVE / LIFE LOVE LETTERS LOVE LETTERS 2014 LOVE THY NEIGHBOR LOVE! VALOUR! COMPASSION! LOVEMUSIK LUCIFER'S CHILD LUCKY GUY LUNCH HOUR LYSISTRATA JONES M. BUTTERFLY M. BUTTERFLY 2017 MA RAINEY'S BLACK BOTTOM '03 MA RAINEY'S BLACK BOTTOM '84 MACBETH '13 MACBETH '13 (LCT) MACBETH 00 MACBETH 08 MACBETH 1981 MACBETH 1982 MACBETH 2022 MACBETH 88 MACHINAL MAGIC/BIRD MAIL MAJOR BARBARA MAME 1983 MAMMA MIA! MAN AND BOY MAN OF LA MANCHA MAN OF LA MANCHA 02 MANDY PATINKIN MANDY PATINKIN IN CONCERT: MAMALOSHEN MANDY PATINKIN: DRESS CASUAL MANILOW ON BROADWAY MARC SALEM'S MIND GAMES MARCEL MARCEAU ON BROADWAY MARIE CHRISTINE MARILYN MARK TWAIN TONIGHT! MARLENE MARLOWE MARTIN SHORT: FAME BECOMES ME MARVIN'S ROOM MARY JANE MARY POPPINS MARY STUART MASS APPEAL MASTER CLASS MASTER CLASS '11 MASTER HAROLD…AND THE BOYS MASTER HAROLD…AND THE BOYS 1982 MASTERGATE MATCH MATILDA MATTERS OF THE HEART MAURITIUS ME AND MY GIRL MEAN GIRLS MEDEA 1982 MEDEA 1994 MEDEA 2002 MEDEA20 02 MEET ME IN ST. LOUIS MEL BROOKS MELISSA ETHERIDGE: MY WINDOW MEMPHIS MEN ARE FROM MARS, WOMEN ARE FROM VENUS MERLIN MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG 2023 METAMORPHOSES METAMORPHOSIS METEOR SHOWER METRO MICHAEL FEINSTEIN IN CONCERT MICHAEL FEINSTEIN: ISN'T IT ROMANTIC MICHAEL FEINSTEIN: PIANO & VOICE MIKE BIRBIGLIA: THE OLD MAN & THE POOL MIKE TYSON: UNDISPUTED TRUTH MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET MINNELLI ON MINNELLI MISERY MISS MARGARIDA'S WAY MISS SAIGON MISS SAIGON 2017 MIXED COUPLES MIXED EMOTIONS MJ THE MUSICAL MONDAY AFTER THE MIRACLE MONTY PYTHON'S SPAMALOT MOON OVER BUFFALO MOOSE MURDERS MORE TO LOVE: A BIG FAT COMEDY MORNING'S AT SEVEN MORNING'S AT SEVEN 1980 MORNING, NOON AND NIGHT MORRISSEY MORT SAHL ON BROADWAY MOSCOW CIRCUS MOTHER PLAY MOTHERS AND SONS MOTOWN THE MUSICAL MOTOWN THE MUSICAL 2016 MOULIN ROUGE! THE MUSICAL MOVIN' OUT MR. SATURDAY NIGHT MRS. DOUBTFIRE MRS. DOUBTFIRE 2022 MRS. WARREN'S PROFESSION MULE BONE MY FAIR LADY MY FAIR LADY 1981 MY FAIR LADY 2018 MY FAVORITE YEAR MY LOVE LETTER TO BROADWAY MY NAME IS LUCY BARTON MY ONE AND ONLY MY THING OF LOVE NATASHA, PIERRE & THE GREAT COMET OF 1812 NED AND JACK NETWORK NEVER GONNA DANCE NEW YORK, NEW YORK NEWSIES NEXT FALL NEXT TO NORMAL NICE WORK IF YOU CAN GET IT NICK & NORA NIGHT MUST FALL NIGHT, MOTHER 1983 NINE NINE 1982 NO MAN'S LAND NO MAN'S LAND/WAITING FOR GODOT NOISES OFF '01 NOISES OFF '83 NOISES OFF 2016 NOT ABOUT NIGHTINGALES NOVEMBER NUTS OBA OBA OBA OBA '90 OBA OBA 93 OF MICE AND MEN OH! CALCUTTA! OH, BROTHER! OH, CALCUTTA! OH, HELLO ON BROADWAY OH, KAY! OH, MARY! OHIO STATE MURDERS OKLAHOMA! OKLAHOMA! 1979 OKLAHOMA! 2019 OLD ACQUAINTANCE OLD TIMES OLDEST LIVING CONFEDERATE WIDOW TELLS ALL OLEANNA OLIVER! 1984 ON A CLEAR DAY YOU CAN SEE FOREVER ON BORROWED TIME ON GOLDEN POND 2005 ON THE TOWN ON THE TOWN 2014 ON THE TWENTIETH CENTURY ON THE WATERFRONT ON YOUR FEET! ON YOUR TOES 1983 ONCE ONCE ON THIS ISLAND ONCE ON THIS ISLAND 2017 ONCE UPON A MATTRESS ONCE UPON A MATTRESS 2024 ONCE UPON A ONE MORE TIME ONE FLEW OVER THE CUCKOO'S NEST ONE MAN, TWO GUVNORS ONE MO' TIME ONE NIGHT STAND ONWARD VICTORIA OPEN ADMISSIONS ORPHANS ORPHEUS DESCENDING OSLO OTHELLO 1982 OTHER DESERT CITIES OUR COUNTRY'S GOOD OUR MOTHER'S BRIEF AFFAIR OUR TOWN OUR TOWN 02 OUTSIDE MULLINGAR PACIFIC OVERTURES PACK OF LIES PAL JOEY PARADE PARADE 2023 PARADISE SQUARE PARAMOUR PARK YOUR CAR IN HARVARD YARD PASS OVER PASSING STRANGE PASSION PASSION 1983 PASSIONE PATRIOTS PATTI LABELLE ON BROADWAY PATTI LUPONE ON BROADWAY PAUL ROBESON 88 PAUL ROBESON 95 PEG PENN & TELLER PENN & TELLER ON BROADWAY PENN & TELLER: THE REFRIGERATOR TOUR PERFECTLY FRANK PETER AND THE STARCATCHER PETER PAN 1979 PETER PAN 90 PETER PAN 91 PETER PAN 98 PETER PAN GOES WRONG PHILADELPHIA, HERE I COME! PIAF PICNIC PICNIC '12 PICTURES FROM HOME PIPPIN PLAY ME A COUNTRY SONG PLAY MEMORY PLAY ON! PLAZA SUITE 2022 PLENTY PORGY AND BESS '11 PORGY AND BESS 1983 POTUS PRAYER FOR THE FRENCH REPUBLIC PRECIOUS SONS PRELUDE TO A KISS PRELUDE TO A KISS 2007 PRESENT LAUGHTER PRESENT LAUGHTER '10 PRESENT LAUGHTER 1982 PRESENT LAUGHTER 2017 PRETTY WOMAN: THE MUSICAL PRIMA FACIE PRIMO PRINCE OF BROADWAY PRINCE OF CENTRAL PARK PRISCILLA QUEEN OF THE DESERT PRIVATE LIVES 1983 PRIVATE LIVES 1992 PRIVATE LIVES 2002 PRIVATE LIVES 2011 PROMISES, PROMISES PROOF PROPOSALS PRUNE DANISH PRYMATE PURLIE VICTORIOUS: A NON-CONFEDERATE ROMP THROUGH THE COTTON PATCH PUTTING IT TOGETHER PYGMALION PYGMALION 07 QED QUILTERS RABBIT HOLE RACE RACING DEMON RADIO GOLF RAGGEDY ANN RAGS RAGTIME RAGTIME '09 RAIN: A TRIBUTE TO THE BEATLES ON BROADWAY REASONS TO BE PRETTY RECKLESS RED REDWOOD CURTAIN REGINA SPEKTOR RELATIVELY SPEAKING RENT REQUIEM FOR A HEAVYWEIGHT RING OF FIRE RING ROUND THE MOON RIVERDANCE ROCK 'N ROLL! THE FIRST 5,000 YEARS ROCK 'N' ROLL ROCK OF AGES ROCKTOPIA ROCKY ROMANCE ROMANCE ROMANTIC COMEDY ROMEO AND JULIET ROSE ROSE 1981 ROWAN ATKINSON AT THE ATKINSON ROYAL SHAKESPEARE COMPANY (CYRANO & MUCH ADO) ROZA RUBEN & CLAY'S FIRST ANNUAL CHRISTMAS CAROL FAMILY FUN PAGEANT SPECTACULAR REUNION SHOW RUMORS RUN FOR YOUR WIFE RUNNING ON EMPTY SACRILEGE SAFE SEX SAINT JOAN SAINT JOAN 2018 SALLY MARR AND HER ESCORTS SALOME SARAFINA SATURDAY NIGHT FEVER SAY GOODNIGHT, GRACIE SCANDALOUS SCENES AND REVELATIONS SCHOOL FOR SCANDAL SCHOOL OF ROCK SEA WALL/A LIFE SEARCH AND DESTROY SEASCAPE SEMINAR SENATOR JOE SERIOUS MONEY SEUSSICAL SEVEN BRIDES FOR SEVEN BROTHERS SEVEN GUITARS SEX AND LONGING SEXAHOLIX '01 SEXAHOLIX '03 SHADOWLANDS SHAKESPEARE FOR MY FATHER SHATNER'S WORLD: WE JUST LIVE IN IT SHE LOVES ME SHE LOVES ME 2016 SHENANDOAH SHERLOCK'S LAST CASE SHIMADA SHINING CITY SHIRLEY VALENTINE SHOGUN: THE MUSICAL SHOW BOAT SHOW BOAT 1983 SHREK THE MUSICAL SHUCKED SHUFFLE ALONG SID CEASAR AND COMPANY SIDE MAN SIDE SHOW SIDE SHOW 2014 SIGHT UNSEEN SIGNIFICANT OTHER SINGIN' IN THE RAIN SISTER ACT SIX SIX DANCE LESSONS IN SIX WEEKS SIX DEGREES OF SEPARATION SIX DEGREES OF SEPARATION 2017 SIXTEEN WOUNDED SKELETON CREW SKYLIGHT SKYLIGHT 2015 SLAVA'S SNOWSHOW SLAVA'S SNOWSHOW 2019 SLAVE PLAY SLAVE PLAY 2021 SLEIGHT OF HAND SLY FOX SMILE SMOKEY JOE'S CAFE SO LONG ON LONELY STREET SOCIAL SECURITY SOLITARY CONFINEMENT SOLOMON'S CHILD SOME AMERICANS ABROAD SOME LIKE IT HOT SOMEONE WHO'LL WATCH OVER ME SOMETHING ROTTEN! SONDHEIM ON SONDHEIM SONG AND DANCE SOPHISTICATED LADIES SOUL DOCTOR SOUL OF SHAOLIN SOUTH PACIFIC SOUVENIR SPAMALOT 2023 SPECIAL OCCASIONS SPEED THE PLOW '08 SPEED-THE-PLOW SPIDER-MAN TURN OFF THE DARK SPOILS OF WAR SPONGEBOB SQUAREPANTS SPRING AWAKENING SPRING AWAKENING 2015 SPRINGSTEEN ON BROADWAY SQUONK STAND-UP TRAGEDY STANLEY STARDUST STARLIGHT EXPRESS STARMITES STATE FAIR STEAMING STEEL MAGNOLIAS STEEL PIER STEPPING OUT STEREOPHONIC STICK FLY STONES IN HIS POCKETS STRAIGHT WHITE MEN STRANGE INTERLUDE STREET CORNER SYMPHONY SUFFS SUGAR BABIES SUMMER SUMMER AND SMOKE SUMMER, 1976 SUNDAY IN THE PARK WITH GEORGE SUNDAY IN THE PARK WITH GEORGE '08 SUNDAY IN THE PARK WITH GEORGE 2017 SUNSET BOULEVARD SUNSET BOULEVARD 2017 SUPERIOR DONUTS SWAN LAKE SWEAT SWEENEY TODD 05 SWEENEY TODD 1979 SWEENEY TODD 89 SWEENEY TODD: THE DEMON BARBER OF FLEET STREET 2023 SWEET CHARITY 05 SWEET CHARITY 86 SWEET SMELL OF SUCCESS SWEET SUE SWING! SWINGING ON A STAR SYLVIA TABOO TAKE ME ALONG TAKE ME OUT TAKE ME OUT 2022 TAKE ME OUT 2023 TAKING SIDES TAKING STEPS TALK RADIO TALLER THAN A DWARF TALLEY'S FOLLY TANGO ARGENTINO '85 TANGO ARGENTINO '99 TANGO PASION TARTUFFE 03 TARTUFFE 96 TARZAN TEANECK TANZI: THE VENUS FLYTRAP TEDDY & ALICE THAT CHAMPIONSHIP SEASON THE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE THE 39 STEPS THE ADDAMS FAMILY THE ADVENTURES OF TOM SAWYER THE AMERICAN CLOCK THE AMERICAN PLAN THE ANARCHIST THE APPLE DOESN'T FALL THE APPLE TREE THE ASSEMBLED PARTIES THE AUDIENCE THE BABE THE BACCHAE THE BAND'S VISIT THE BEAUTY QUEEN OF LEENANE THE BEST LITTLE WHOREHOUSE GOES PUBLIC THE BEST LITTLE WHOREHOUSE IN TEXAS 1978 THE BEST LITTLE WHOREHOUSE IN TEXAS 1982 THE BIG KNIFE THE BIG LOVE THE BLONDE IN THE THUNDERBIRD THE BLUE ROOM THE BOOK OF MORMON THE BOY FROM OZ THE BOYS FROM SYRACUSE THE BOYS IN THE BAND THE BRIDGES OF MADISON COUNTY THE CAINE MUTINY COURT-MARTIAL THE CAINE MUTINY COURT-MARTIAL 1983 THE CAPEMAN THE CARETAKER 03 THE CARETAKER 86 THE CEMETERY CLUB THE CHAIRS THE CHER SHOW THE CHERRY ORCHARD 2016 THE CHILDREN THE CIRCLE THE CIVIL WAR THE COAST OF UTOPIA THE COLLABORATION THE COLOR PURPLE THE COLOR PURPLE 2015 THE COLUMNIST THE COMEDY OF ERRORS THE CONSTANT WIFE THE CORN IS GREEN 1983 THE COTTAGE THE COUNTRY GIRL THE COUNTRY HOUSE THE CRIPPLE OF INISHMAAN THE CRUCIBLE THE CRUCIBLE 02 THE CRUCIBLE 2016 THE CURIOUS INCIDENT OF THE DOG IN THE NIGHT-TIME THE CURSE OF AN ACHING HEART THE DEEP BLUE SEA THE DEVIL'S DISCIPLE THE DIARY OF ANNE FRANK THE DINNER PARTY THE DRESSER THE DROWSY CHAPERONE THE ELEPHANT MAN THE ELEPHANT MAN 1979 THE ELEPHANT MAN 2014 THE ENCOUNTER THE FARNSWORTH INVENTION THE FATHER THE FATHER 1981 THE FATHER 2016 THE FERRYMAN THE FIRST THE FIVE O'CLOCK GIRL THE FLOATING LIGHT BULB THE FLOWERING PEACH THE FLYING KARAMAZOV BROTHERS THE FLYING KARAMAZOV BROTHERS "DO THE IMPOSSIBLE" THE FROGS THE FRONT PAGE THE FRONT PAGE 2016 THE FULL MONTY THE GATHERING THE GERSHWINS' FASCINATING RHYTHM THE GIN GAME THE GIN GAME 2015 THE GLASS MENAGERIE '13 THE GLASS MENAGERIE 05 THE GLASS MENAGERIE 1983 THE GLASS MENAGERIE 2017 THE GLASS MENAGERIE 94 THE GOAT, OR WHO IS SYLVIA? 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Nicki Minaj ‘Pink Friday 2’ tour coming to Buffalo: How much are tickets?
- Updated: Sep. 04, 2024, 3:27 p.m.
- | Published: Sep. 04, 2024, 3:27 p.m.
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Nicki Minaj is kicking off the second leg of her “Prink Friday 2″ tour tonight in Philadelphia, PA, and next week, she’ll be in Buffalo, NY, performing at the KeyBank Center on Thursday, September 12. The concert starts at 9 p.m., with special guests Tyga, BIA and Skillibeng making appearances.
This new leg of the tour, titled “Gag City Reloaded,” follows a sold-out trek earlier this year in North America and Europe. It’ll include 22 dates, with other nearby stops in Pittsburgh, New York City, Cleveland and a final hometown show in Elmont.
A complete list of Nicki Minaj’s tour dates is available here .
According to Billboard , the “Pink Friday 2″ tour is already the highest-grossing rap tour by a woman, with $67 million grossed and 439,000 tickets sold during the first leg of the North American tour.
Where to buy Nicki Minaj concert tickets
Tickets to Minaj’s Buffalo concert can be purchased online through Ticketmaster and secondary market platforms like Vivid Seats , SeatGeek and StubHub .
Here’s a look at the best prices available (including fees):
- Vivid Seats : Starting at $72.14
- SeatGeek : Starting at $75
- StubHub : Starting at $81
- Ticketmaster : Starting at $67.15
Prices and availability are noted at the time of publishing and are subject to change.
What is Nicki Minaj’s setlist?
Minaj’s setlist varies by concert. According to setlist.fm , fans can expect a set similar to the one below:
- I’m the Best
- Barbie Dangerous
- Big Difference
- Pink Birthday
- Feeling Myself
- High School
- Red Ruby Da Sleeze
- Barbie World (Nicki Minaj & Ice Spice with Aqua cover)
- Roman’s Revenge
- Monster (Ye cover)
- Right Thru Me
- Let Me Calm Down
- Super Freaky Girl
- Moment 4 Life
- The Night Is Still Young
Can’t get enough live music? Minaj isn’t the only touring artist. Check out other favorites who know how to put on an unforgettable show, including Sabrina Carpenter , Childish Gambino , Charli XCX , Benson Boone and Taylor Swift .
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The World's Highest Grossing Tours of 2023
According to analysts at Pollstar, total grosses for the top 100 tours that year were up 46 percent from $6.28 billion in 2022 to $9.17 billion last year. Attendance figures were also up, rising from 59 million to 70 million - an increase of 18.4 percent.
The following chart is based on data collected by Pollstar on the world’s highest grossing tours of 2023. It reveals that at the top of this list, comes Taylor Swift with her record-breaking “ Eras Tour ” - the first ever to break the $1 billion mark - which visited 60 stadiums in total. It was followed by Beyoncé’s “Renaissance Tour”, which grossed some $580 million in 56 shows and Bruce Springsteen’s “Springsteen and E Street Band 2023 Tour” which grossed $380 million across 66 venues.
Ticket prices for the top 8 grossing worldwide tours ranged between an average of $105.16 for an Ed Sheeran ticket to more than double that for Taylor Swift - $238.95.
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