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Top 10 Highest-Grossing Tours of All Time
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Taylor Swift Breaks Records with Era-Defining Tour
In a jaw-dropping feat, Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour has surged to the top of the all-time highest-grossing concert tours list, raking in an unprecedented $2.08 billion across 149 shows. Swift has cemented her reign as the queen of live music, leaving other heavyweights in the dust.
Trailing far behind—but still basking in immense success—is Coldplay’s Music of the Spheres Tour (ongoing from 2022 to 2025), sitting at a hefty $1.15 billion after 175 shows. The band’s ethereal performances continue to mesmerize audiences around the globe.
Meanwhile, U2’s iconic 360° Tour from 2009–11 claims the third spot with $1.03 billion earned over just 110 shows. A true testament to the band's legendary stadium dominance.
Elton John makes a statement in fourth place with his sprawling Farewell Yellow Brick Road tour. Over 330 performances from 2018–23, the Rocketman amassed a staggering $972 million, proving that farewell tours can truly shine.
Ed Sheeran also left his mark, strumming his way to $957 million during his Divide Tour from 2017–19, with a whopping 255 performances. And the Rolling Stones’ A Bigger Bang Tour (2005–07) pulled in $849 million from 144 shows, solidifying their timeless appeal.
Rounding out the list, Guns N’ Roses’ Not in This Lifetime... Tour brought in $721 million, while Coldplay, again, hit $673 million during their 2016–17 A Head Full of Dreams Tour. Rock legends AC/DC and pop prince Harry Styles share a near-identical figure of $639 million, with tours spanning different decades.
This chart doesn’t just reveal staggering revenue numbers—it showcases a variety of genres, from stadium-filling rock bands to pop culture-defining solo acts. With inflation-adjusted figures keeping the playing field level, one thing’s for sure: live music continues to strike gold in fans’ hearts and wallets alike.
Sources: Billboard, Variety, The New York Times
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