Top Ten Highest-Grossing Concert Tours

Updated June 26, 2020 | Infoplease Staff

The bands everyone wants to see

In the modern streaming era, with physical media sales down in the pits, the concert tour is as important as ever. And, fans are more than happy to attend. The following table lists name of the tour, artist, years, and actual gross, not adjusted for inflation.

Rank Artist Tour Name Gross (Not Adjusted for Inflation) Tour Dates
1. Ed Sheeran  ÷ Tour $775,046,937 2017–19
2. U2 U2 360° Tour $736,421,584 2009–11
3. Guns 'n Roses Not in This Lifetime... Tour $584,200,000 2016–19
4. The Rolling Stones A Bigger Bang Tour $558,255,524 2005–07
5. Coldplay A Head Full of Dreams Tour $523,033,675 2016–17
6. Roger Waters The Wall Live $458,673,798 2010–13
7. AC/DC Black Ice World Tour $441,121,000 2008–10
8. Metallica WorldWired Tour $416,900,000 2016–20
9. The Rolling Stones No Filter Tour $415,609,064 2017–20
5. Madonna Sticky & Sweet Tour 408,000,000 2008–09
 
Source: Billboard as of May 2020
 
 
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