Pollstar, the leading authority on live music industry data, has revealed the top 10 highest-grossing global tours of 2024. Unsurprisingly, Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour dominates the chart, cementing its place as the most successful tour of all time.
Here’s a detailed breakdown:
- Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour – $1.043 billion
The Eras Tour made history in 2024, amassing over $1 billion in revenue this year alone, on top of its 2023 earnings. With 149 shows over 21 months, the tour concluded on December 8 in Vancouver, setting a new benchmark in the music industry. - Coldplay: Music of the Spheres Tour – $421.7 million
Coldplay not only claimed the second spot but also achieved the highest-ever earnings for a band, selling an unprecedented 10.3 million tickets worldwide. - P!nk: Summer Carnival Tour – $367.3 million
P!nk’s vibrant Summer Carnival Tour captured hearts and wallets alike, landing her in the top three. - Luis Miguel: Tour 2023-24 – $261.5 million
The Latin music icon continues to draw massive crowds, with his tour securing fourth place. - Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band: Tour 2023-24 – $251.3 million
The Boss and his legendary band proved their staying power with their latest tour. - The Rolling Stones: Hackney Diamonds Tour – $235 million
The rock legends remain a force to be reckoned with, thanks to their new tour. - Bad Bunny: Most Wanted Tour – $210.9 million
The Puerto Rican superstar delivered another stellar year, captivating audiences globally. - Zach Bryan: Quittin’ Time Tour – $199.1 million
The breakout country star made his mark on the live music scene with his blockbuster tour. - Metallica: M72 Tour – $179.4 million
Metallica’s heavy-hitting tour continues to draw dedicated fans worldwide. - Madonna: The Celebration Tour – $178.8 million
The Queen of Pop closed out the list with her nostalgia-filled celebration of her iconic career.
The Boom in Live Music
After the forced hiatus of 2020 and 2021, the live music industry has seen a steady upward trajectory. The revenue for the top 100 tours in 2019 was $5.549 billion. This figure surged to $6.28 billion in 2022, $9.169 billion in 2023, and an impressive $9.501 billion in 2024.
This acceleration reflects not only a return to normalcy but also the growing demand for live performances, with fans eager to reconnect with their favorite artists on stage.