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25 Highest-Grossing Concert Tours of All Time, Ranked by Revenue
Based on official global ticket sales compiled by Billboard Boxscore and Pollstar, these 25 stadium and arena concert tours generated record-breaking musical fortunes. Based on official global ticket sales compiled by Billboard Boxscore and Pollstar, these 25 stadium and arena concert tours generated record-breaking musical fortunes.
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25. Bon Jovi: Because We Can Tour 
24. Celine Dion: Taking Chances World Tour 
23. Taylor Swift: Reputation Stadium Tour - AdvertisementSwipe or tap ▶ to continue countdown

22. The Police: Reunion Tour 
21. Garth Brooks: The Garth Brooks World Tour 
20. Bruno Mars: 24K Magic World Tour 
19. Bruce Springsteen: The River Tour 2016 - AdvertisementSwipe or tap ▶ to continue countdown

18. U2: The Joshua Tree Tour 2017 
17. Metallica: M72 World Tour 
16. Madonna: Sticky & Sweet Tour 
15. AC/DC: Black Ice World Tour - AdvertisementSwipe or tap ▶ to continue countdown

14. Pink: Summer Carnival Tour 
13. Roger Waters: The Wall Live 
12. Coldplay: A Head Full Of Dreams Tour 
11. The Rolling Stones: No Filter Tour - AdvertisementSwipe or tap ▶ to continue countdown

10. The Rolling Stones: A Bigger Bang Tour 
9. Beyoncé: Renaissance World Tour 
8. Madonna: The MDNA Tour 
7. Guns N' Roses: Not In This Lifetime. Tour - AdvertisementSwipe or tap ▶ to continue countdown

6. Harry Styles: Love On Tour 
5. U2: 360° Tour 
4. Ed Sheeran: ÷ (Divide) Tour 
3. Elton John: Farewell Yellow Brick Road - AdvertisementSwipe or tap ▶ to continue countdown

2. Coldplay: Music Of The Spheres World Tour 
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Based on official global ticket sales compiled by Billboard Boxscore and Pollstar, these 25 stadium and arena concert tours generated record-breaking musical fortunes.
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25. Bon Jovi: Because We Can Tour
Stadiums shake. The New Jersey rock icons collected two hundred sixty million dollars across one hundred two stadium shows. Frontman Jon Bon Jovi led energetic sets drawing two million fans across five continents.
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24. Celine Dion: Taking Chances World Tour
Arenas resonate. The French Canadian powerhouse collected two hundred seventy-nine million dollars across one hundred thirty-two energetic arena dates. Flawless vocal delivery and dramatic orchestral arrangements attracted over two million concertgoers throughout twenty-five diverse countries.
©Wikimedia / Anirudh Koul
23. Taylor Swift: Reputation Stadium Tour
Stages glow. The pop icon collected three hundred forty-five million dollars across fifty-three massive North American stadium dates. Giant inflatable cobras and towering LED video walls set new attendance records at nearly every sporting arena venue.
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22. The Police: Reunion Tour
Crowds cheer. Sting and bandmates generated three hundred sixty-two million dollars across one hundred fifty-one historic global reunion concerts. Classic reggae rock hits electrified nostalgic crowds after more than two decades apart from international concert stages.
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21. Garth Brooks: The Garth Brooks World Tour
Chords strike. The country titan collected three hundred sixty-four million dollars while performing three hundred ninety marathon arena concerts. Intimate acoustic encores and low ticket pricing enabled nearly six million loyal fans to attend live showcases.
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20. Bruno Mars: 24K Magic World Tour
Horns sound. The versatile funk artist grossed three hundred sixty-seven million dollars across two hundred fifteen electric worldwide arena dates. Dynamic brass arrangements and synchronized retro choreography drew over three million enthusiastic fans into packed municipal centers.
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19. Bruce Springsteen: The River Tour 2016
Guitars wail. The Boss accumulated three hundred seventy-nine million dollars across eighty-nine marathon three-hour rock concerts. Spontaneous setlists and legendary E Street Band instrumental prowess kept stadium audiences standing past midnight across continents.
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18. U2: The Joshua Tree Tour 2017
Beams shine. The Irish rock band earned three hundred ninety million dollars across fifty-one sold-out international outdoor stadium dates. A custom curved high-resolution LED backdrop presented cinematic desert landscapes alongside anthemic stadium-rock hits throughout each evening.
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17. Metallica: M72 World Tour
Drums pound. The heavy metal band collected four hundred million dollars using an innovative circular stadium stage setup. Unique no repeat weekend formats delivered two completely distinct setlists to passionate metal fans.
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16. Madonna: Sticky & Sweet Tour
Bass thumps. The pop pioneer generated four hundred eleven million dollars across eighty-five stadium concerts in thirty-two European nations. Extravagant outfit transformations and high-energy hip-hop remixes captivated three and a half million paying stadium attendees.
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15. AC/DC: Black Ice World Tour
Cannons fire. The hard rock band accumulated four hundred forty-one million dollars during one hundred sixty-seven loud stadium dates. Angus Young delivered searing guitar solos beneath a massive runaway locomotive stage prop to roaring global audiences.
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14. Pink: Summer Carnival Tour
Silks drop. The pop singer generated over four hundred fifty million dollars across dozens of massive international outdoor stadiums. High-flying aerial silks routines allowed her to sing hit anthems while soaring directly over roaring stadium crowds.
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13. Roger Waters: The Wall Live
Bricks rise. The Pink Floyd co-founder collected four hundred fifty-eight million dollars across two hundred nineteen theatrical arena dates. Stage crews constructed a massive physical cardboard wall across the proscenium before ceremoniously collapsing it during finale songs.
©Wikimedia / Kathrine Quale
12. Coldplay: A Head Full Of Dreams Tour
Wristbands flash. The alternative pop quartet collected five hundred twenty-four million dollars across one hundred twenty-two vibrant international concerts. Synchronized interactive LED wristbands transformed massive stadium seating bowls into swirling kaleidoscopic seas of colored light.
©Wikimedia / Richard Humphrey
11. The Rolling Stones: No Filter Tour
Spotlights blaze. The veteran rock band amassed five hundred forty-seven million dollars across fifty-eight sold-out North American and European stadiums. Four monolithic fifty-foot video monoliths framed Mick Jagger and Keith Richards delivering fiery renditions of timeless rhythm tracks.
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10. The Rolling Stones: A Bigger Bang Tour
Rhythms pulse. The legendary rock quartet grossed five hundred fifty-eight million dollars across one hundred forty-seven stadium and arena performances. A two-million-person free beach concert in Rio de Janeiro highlighted this triumphant multi-year world tour undertaking.
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9. Beyoncé: Renaissance World Tour
Crowds roar. The global superstar collected five hundred seventy-nine million dollars across fifty-six sold-out European and North American stadium dates. Futuristic robotic props and silver metallic couture elevated the celebration of club ballroom culture into unprecedented territory.
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8. Madonna: The MDNA Tour
Spectacles dazzle. The pop icon generated three hundred five million dollars across eighty-eight elaborate stadium productions during 2012. Choreographed dance routines and striking stage visuals cemented her status as the top solo touring artist worldwide.
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7. Guns N' Roses: Not In This Lifetime. Tour
Solos ignite. The hard rock band collected five hundred eighty-four million dollars across one hundred fifty-eight dynamic international stadium concerts. Axl Rose and Slash delivered blistering guitar solos and trademark vocal shrieks to over five million rock fans.
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6. Harry Styles: Love On Tour
Boas flutter. The British singer collected six hundred seventeen million dollars across one hundred sixty-nine celebratory international arena dates. Feather boas and joyful community dancing created welcoming carnival atmospheres across sold-out multi-night stadium residency engagements.
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5. U2: 360° Tour
Claws tower. The Irish rock band collected seven hundred thirty-six million dollars across one hundred ten groundbreaking outdoor stadium shows. A hundred-foot steel structure nicknamed The Claw allowed unobstructed three-hundred-sixty-degree viewing for seven million paying stadium fans.
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4. Ed Sheeran: ÷ (Divide) Tour
Loops repeat. The British songwriter accumulated seven hundred seventy-six million dollars across two hundred fifty-five solo stadium and arena concerts. Armed only with an acoustic guitar, he captivated eight point eight million concertgoers worldwide.
©Wikimedia / Patrick Cristiano
3. Elton John: Farewell Yellow Brick Road
Keys glisten. The British pianist collected nine hundred thirty-nine million dollars while concluding his half-century live performance touring journey. Signature sequined glasses drew six million fans during three hundred thirty emotional farewell celebrations.
©Wikimedia / slgckgc
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2. Coldplay: Music Of The Spheres World Tour
Confetti falls. The British band collected one billion sixty million dollars while playing one hundred sixty eco-friendly outdoor shows. Kinetic dance floors and energy-generating bicycles helped reduce carbon emissions by fifty percent across massive European and American stadiums.
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1. Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour
Eras collide. The American pop titan collected over one billion dollars during a record-shattering one hundred forty-nine stadium tour. Spanning seventeen years of chart-topping studio albums, the three-hour musical marathon generated massive economic windfalls in every host city.
©Wikimedia / Paolo V
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25. Bon Jovi: Because We Can Tour
Stadiums shake. The New Jersey rock icons collected two hundred sixty million dollars across one hundred two stadium shows. Frontman Jon Bon Jovi led energetic sets drawing two million fans across five continents.

24. Celine Dion: Taking Chances World Tour
Arenas resonate. The French Canadian powerhouse collected two hundred seventy-nine million dollars across one hundred thirty-two energetic arena dates. Flawless vocal delivery and dramatic orchestral arrangements attracted over two million concertgoers throughout twenty-five diverse countries.

23. Taylor Swift: Reputation Stadium Tour
Stages glow. The pop icon collected three hundred forty-five million dollars across fifty-three massive North American stadium dates. Giant inflatable cobras and towering LED video walls set new attendance records at nearly every sporting arena venue.

22. The Police: Reunion Tour
Crowds cheer. Sting and bandmates generated three hundred sixty-two million dollars across one hundred fifty-one historic global reunion concerts. Classic reggae rock hits electrified nostalgic crowds after more than two decades apart from international concert stages.

21. Garth Brooks: The Garth Brooks World Tour
Chords strike. The country titan collected three hundred sixty-four million dollars while performing three hundred ninety marathon arena concerts. Intimate acoustic encores and low ticket pricing enabled nearly six million loyal fans to attend live showcases.

20. Bruno Mars: 24K Magic World Tour
Horns sound. The versatile funk artist grossed three hundred sixty-seven million dollars across two hundred fifteen electric worldwide arena dates. Dynamic brass arrangements and synchronized retro choreography drew over three million enthusiastic fans into packed municipal centers.

19. Bruce Springsteen: The River Tour 2016
Guitars wail. The Boss accumulated three hundred seventy-nine million dollars across eighty-nine marathon three-hour rock concerts. Spontaneous setlists and legendary E Street Band instrumental prowess kept stadium audiences standing past midnight across continents.

18. U2: The Joshua Tree Tour 2017
Beams shine. The Irish rock band earned three hundred ninety million dollars across fifty-one sold-out international outdoor stadium dates. A custom curved high-resolution LED backdrop presented cinematic desert landscapes alongside anthemic stadium-rock hits throughout each evening.

17. Metallica: M72 World Tour
Drums pound. The heavy metal band collected four hundred million dollars using an innovative circular stadium stage setup. Unique no repeat weekend formats delivered two completely distinct setlists to passionate metal fans.

16. Madonna: Sticky & Sweet Tour
Bass thumps. The pop pioneer generated four hundred eleven million dollars across eighty-five stadium concerts in thirty-two European nations. Extravagant outfit transformations and high-energy hip-hop remixes captivated three and a half million paying stadium attendees.

15. AC/DC: Black Ice World Tour
Cannons fire. The hard rock band accumulated four hundred forty-one million dollars during one hundred sixty-seven loud stadium dates. Angus Young delivered searing guitar solos beneath a massive runaway locomotive stage prop to roaring global audiences.

14. Pink: Summer Carnival Tour
Silks drop. The pop singer generated over four hundred fifty million dollars across dozens of massive international outdoor stadiums. High-flying aerial silks routines allowed her to sing hit anthems while soaring directly over roaring stadium crowds.

13. Roger Waters: The Wall Live
Bricks rise. The Pink Floyd co-founder collected four hundred fifty-eight million dollars across two hundred nineteen theatrical arena dates. Stage crews constructed a massive physical cardboard wall across the proscenium before ceremoniously collapsing it during finale songs.

12. Coldplay: A Head Full Of Dreams Tour
Wristbands flash. The alternative pop quartet collected five hundred twenty-four million dollars across one hundred twenty-two vibrant international concerts. Synchronized interactive LED wristbands transformed massive stadium seating bowls into swirling kaleidoscopic seas of colored light.

11. The Rolling Stones: No Filter Tour
Spotlights blaze. The veteran rock band amassed five hundred forty-seven million dollars across fifty-eight sold-out North American and European stadiums. Four monolithic fifty-foot video monoliths framed Mick Jagger and Keith Richards delivering fiery renditions of timeless rhythm tracks.

10. The Rolling Stones: A Bigger Bang Tour
Rhythms pulse. The legendary rock quartet grossed five hundred fifty-eight million dollars across one hundred forty-seven stadium and arena performances. A two-million-person free beach concert in Rio de Janeiro highlighted this triumphant multi-year world tour undertaking.

9. Beyoncé: Renaissance World Tour
Crowds roar. The global superstar collected five hundred seventy-nine million dollars across fifty-six sold-out European and North American stadium dates. Futuristic robotic props and silver metallic couture elevated the celebration of club ballroom culture into unprecedented territory.

8. Madonna: The MDNA Tour
Spectacles dazzle. The pop icon generated three hundred five million dollars across eighty-eight elaborate stadium productions during 2012. Choreographed dance routines and striking stage visuals cemented her status as the top solo touring artist worldwide.

7. Guns N' Roses: Not In This Lifetime. Tour
Solos ignite. The hard rock band collected five hundred eighty-four million dollars across one hundred fifty-eight dynamic international stadium concerts. Axl Rose and Slash delivered blistering guitar solos and trademark vocal shrieks to over five million rock fans.

6. Harry Styles: Love On Tour
Boas flutter. The British singer collected six hundred seventeen million dollars across one hundred sixty-nine celebratory international arena dates. Feather boas and joyful community dancing created welcoming carnival atmospheres across sold-out multi-night stadium residency engagements.

5. U2: 360° Tour
Claws tower. The Irish rock band collected seven hundred thirty-six million dollars across one hundred ten groundbreaking outdoor stadium shows. A hundred-foot steel structure nicknamed The Claw allowed unobstructed three-hundred-sixty-degree viewing for seven million paying stadium fans.

4. Ed Sheeran: ÷ (Divide) Tour
Loops repeat. The British songwriter accumulated seven hundred seventy-six million dollars across two hundred fifty-five solo stadium and arena concerts. Armed only with an acoustic guitar, he captivated eight point eight million concertgoers worldwide.

3. Elton John: Farewell Yellow Brick Road
Keys glisten. The British pianist collected nine hundred thirty-nine million dollars while concluding his half-century live performance touring journey. Signature sequined glasses drew six million fans during three hundred thirty emotional farewell celebrations.

2. Coldplay: Music Of The Spheres World Tour
Confetti falls. The British band collected one billion sixty million dollars while playing one hundred sixty eco-friendly outdoor shows. Kinetic dance floors and energy-generating bicycles helped reduce carbon emissions by fifty percent across massive European and American stadiums.

1. Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour
Eras collide. The American pop titan collected over one billion dollars during a record-shattering one hundred forty-nine stadium tour. Spanning seventeen years of chart-topping studio albums, the three-hour musical marathon generated massive economic windfalls in every host city.






