Discover the top 10 highest grossing concert tours of all time, featuring record-breaking earnings, legendary performances, and the biggest artists who dominated the global stage.
Top 10 Highest Grossing Concert Tours of All Time
Taylor Swift – The Eras Tour (2023–2024).
- Gross Revenue: Over $1 billion (and counting)
- Total Shows: 150+
- The highest-grossing tour in history, breaking multiple records and redefining the concert industry.
Elton John – Farewell Yellow Brick Road Tour (2018–2023)
- Gross Revenue: $939 million
- Total Shows: 330+
- A legendary farewell tour spanning five years, celebrating Elton John’s decades-long career.
Ed Sheeran – ÷ (Divide) Tour (2017–2019)
- Gross Revenue: $776 million
- Total Shows: 255
- The most-attended tour in history, with over 8.8 million fans.
U2 – 360° Tour (2009–2011)
- Gross Revenue: $736 million
- Total Shows: 110
- A revolutionary 360-degree stage design that allowed for record-breaking attendance numbers.
Coldplay – Music of the Spheres World Tour (2022–Present)
- Gross Revenue: Over $700 million (still ongoing)
- Total Shows: 200+
- Eco-friendly, sustainable tour with fan-powered energy at concerts.
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The Rolling Stones – A Bigger Bang Tour (2005–2007)
- Gross Revenue: $558 million
- Total Shows: 144
- One of the most successful tours by a rock band, proving The Rolling Stones’ enduring global appeal.
Harry Styles – Love on Tour (2021–2023)
- Gross Revenue: $617 million
- Total Shows: 169
- An energetic and record-breaking tour that cemented Harry Styles as a solo global superstar.
Guns N’ Roses – Not in This Lifetime Tour (2016–2019)
- Gross Revenue: $584 million
- Total Shows: 158
- A highly anticipated reunion tour featuring Slash and Axl Rose back together on stage.
Madonna – Sticky & Sweet Tour (2008–2009)
- Gross Revenue: $411 million
- Total Shows: 85
- The highest-grossing solo tour by a female artist at the time.
Pink Floyd – The Division Bell Tour (1994)
- Gross Revenue: $250 million (adjusted for inflation)
- Total Shows: 120
- A visually stunning tour featuring one of the most immersive stage productions of the era.
Conclusion
From rock legends to modern-day pop icons, these tours have made history by selling out stadiums and setting new records in the live music industry. As the concert landscape continues to evolve, future tours may push these limits even further.