Concerts today are more than just about music; they’re massive events that generate record-breaking ticket sales and reshape the global music scene. If you’re curious about the highest-grossing concerts of all time or wondering which artists are quietly raking in hundreds of millions, you’re in the right place. We’re taking a look at the biggest concert tours, focusing on the artists, their productions, and the staggering revenues that made them so successful. Let’s start at the bottom and work our way to the top, revealing the colossal earnings.

15. Bon Jovi’s Lost Highway Tour
Revenue: ~$210 million
Number of Shows: ~100+
Dates: 2007 – 2008
Bon Jovi’s Lost Highway Tour brought in around $210 million across more than 100 shows. Known for blending classic rock with contemporary sounds, the band drew massive crowds from North America to Europe. Their energetic performances and catchy hooks kept the fans coming back, proving that even veteran rock acts like Bon Jovi could compete with newer artists in terms of revenue and audience size.

14. Pink Floyd’s The Division Bell Tour
Revenue: ~$250 million
Number of Shows: 110
Dates: March 30, 1994 – October 29, 1994
Pink Floyd’s 1994 tour, in support of The Division Bell album, grossed an impressive $250 million. With 110 shows, the band’s atmospheric sound, elaborate light displays, and iconic props captivated fans worldwide. The tour also showed that Pink Floyd, even without Roger Waters, could still draw massive crowds and generate big money while continuing to innovate in concert production.

13. Bruce Springsteen’s 2023 Stadium Tour
Revenue: ~$300 million
Number of Shows: 5–10 major dates
Dates: May 14, 2023 – June 20, 2023
Even in 2023, Bruce Springsteen proved he’s still got it, grossing $300 million from just a handful of stadium shows. Known for his powerful performances and timeless storytelling, Springsteen managed to create stadium-sized magic, showing that you don’t need a tour of dozens of shows to make a huge impact.

12. Madonna’s Sticky & Sweet Tour
Revenue: ~$411 million
Number of Shows: 85
Dates: August 23, 2008 – September 2, 2009
Madonna’s Sticky & Sweet Tour wasn’t just a concert—it was a theatrical spectacle. Grossing around $411 million over 85 shows, the Queen of Pop brought her signature innovation and constant reinvention to the stage. With elaborate costume changes and diverse set designs, the tour set the bar for future mega-tours by female pop stars.

11. Roger Waters’ The Wall Live Tour
Revenue: ~$459 million
Number of Shows: 219
Dates: 2010 – 2013
Roger Waters took Pink Floyd’s classic The Wall album and turned it into a grand live performance, grossing around $459 million from 219 shows. The show featured massive props, intricate lighting, and an actual wall being built and demolished during the performance, attracting both longtime Pink Floyd fans and newcomers.

10. The Rolling Stones’ A Bigger Bang Tour
Revenue: ~$558 million
Number of Shows: 144
Dates: 2005 – 2007
The Rolling Stones’ A Bigger Bang Tour grossed $558 million across 144 shows. With decades of classic hits, the Stones managed to draw massive crowds worldwide, proving that they could still generate enormous concert revenues even after so many years in the business.

9. Beyoncé’s Renaissance World Tour
Revenue: ~$580 million
Number of Shows: ~56
Dates: 2023
Beyoncé’s Renaissance World Tour pulled in $580 million with just 56 shows, thanks to her star power and high demand for tickets. The tour’s mix of jaw-dropping choreography, immersive visuals, and audience engagement made each concert feel more like a music festival, solidifying Beyoncé’s position among the highest-earning artists in the world.

8. Guns N’ Roses’ Not in This Lifetime… Tour
Revenue: ~$584 million
Number of Shows: 158
Dates: 2016 – 2019
The reunion of Guns N’ Roses for the Not in This Lifetime… Tour raked in $584 million over 158 shows. The nostalgia of seeing Axl Rose, Slash, and Duff McKagan together again, combined with top-tier production, made this one of the most profitable tours of the 2010s.

7. Metallica’s WorldWired Tour
Revenue: ~$630 million
Number of Shows: 143
Dates: 2016 – 2019
Metallica’s WorldWired Tour brought in $630 million over 143 shows. Known for their high-energy performances and massive stage productions, Metallica captivated metal fans across six continents, proving that heavy metal can still be a huge draw at the box office.

6. Coldplay’s A Head Full of Dreams Tour
Revenue: ~$650 million
Number of Shows: 114
Dates: 2016 – 2017
Coldplay’s A Head Full of Dreams Tour earned $650 million over 114 shows. Their visually stunning performances, complete with light-up wristbands and colorful stage designs, turned each concert into an immersive, community-focused experience that resonated with fans worldwide.

5. U2’s 360° Tour
Revenue: ~$736 million
Number of Shows: 111
Dates: June 30, 2009 – July 30, 2011
U2’s 360° Tour, staged beneath the iconic “The Claw,” grossed $736 million from 111 shows. The central stage design allowed the band to engage with more fans and increase venue capacity, helping them break records for concert revenues.

4. Ed Sheeran’s ÷ (Divide) Tour
Revenue: ~$776 million
Number of Shows: 255
Dates: 2017 – 2019
Ed Sheeran’s ÷ Tour earned $776 million from 255 shows, proving that a solo performer with just a guitar could still create one of the highest-grossing tours of all time. Sheeran’s ability to create an intimate atmosphere even in large venues contributed to the massive success of this tour.

3. Elton John’s Farewell Yellow Brick Road Tour
Revenue: ~$939 million
Number of Shows: 330
Dates: September 8, 2018 – July 8, 2023
Elton John’s Farewell Yellow Brick Road Tour grossed $939 million over 330 shows. This emotional farewell to his legendary career brought fans together for a final celebration of his music, making it one of the highest-earning tours in history.

2. Coldplay’s Music of the Spheres World Tour
Revenue: ~$1.15 billion
Number of Shows: ~175
Dates: 2022 – 2025
Coldplay’s Music of the Spheres World Tour is set to surpass $1.15 billion in revenue. With futuristic visuals, environmentally conscious practices, and interactive performances, the tour has already become one of the biggest of all time.

1. Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour
Revenue: ~$2.1 billion
Number of Shows: 152
Dates: March 17, 2023 – December 8, 2024
Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour is the highest-grossing concert tour in history, with an astounding $2.1 billion in revenue from 152 shows. The tour’s success can be attributed to her extensive catalog, dedicated fanbase, and unforgettable performances that spanned multiple musical styles and eras.

These tours represent more than just music; they are cultural phenomena that showcase the power of live performances. Whether through high-tech production, emotional storytelling, or fan engagement, these artists have set the bar for what’s possible in the concert industry. And who knows—there’s always another mega-tour on the horizon ready to break these records.