Summary
Discover the top 25 highest-grossing tours of 2024. From Taylor Swift's record-breaking Eras Tour to legendary comebacks, see which events dominated the resale market and what made them so profitable.
2024 was a historic year for live entertainment. The touring industry bounced back stronger than ever, with record-breaking tours, legendary reunions, and stadium-filling superstars creating unprecedented opportunities for ticket resellers.
In this comprehensive breakdown, we're ranking the top 25 grossing tours of 2024 – the events that moved the most money, sold the most tickets, and created the biggest buzz in the secondary market. Here's the definitive list of 2024's touring giants.
The Top 25 Grossing Tours of 2024
1. Taylor Swift – The Eras Tour
Gross: $1.04 Billion
Taylor Swift's Eras Tour became the highest-grossing tour of all time in 2024, surpassing every record in the book. The 3+ hour spectacular through her musical eras created a cultural phenomenon unlike anything the industry had ever seen.
Resale Insight: Tickets routinely sold for 5-10x face value. Floor seats in major markets hit $2,000-$5,000. Even nosebleeds commanded $500+.
2. Beyoncé – Renaissance World Tour
Gross: $500 Million
Queen Bey's first solo tour since 2016 delivered a visual and musical spectacle. The tour supporting her Renaissance album packed stadiums worldwide with devoted fans.
Resale Insight: Consistent 3-4x returns on most dates. VIP packages were extremely profitable.
3. Bruce Springsteen & The E Street Band
Gross: $380 Million
The Boss proved age is just a number, delivering marathon 3-hour shows night after night. His loyal boomer fanbase paid premium prices for what many saw as potentially final tour opportunities.
Resale Insight: Premium sections commanded huge markups. Older demographic meant less price sensitivity.
4. Ed Sheeran – Mathematics Tour
Gross: $340 Million
Ed Sheeran continued his solo stadium domination, proving one man with a guitar and loop pedal can fill the world's biggest venues.
Resale Insight: Family-friendly appeal created broad demand across demographics.
5. Coldplay – Music of the Spheres World Tour
Gross: $320 Million
Coldplay's visually spectacular, eco-conscious stadium tour continued its global run with LED wristbands lighting up arenas worldwide.
Resale Insight: Strong steady demand, especially weekend shows in major markets.
6. Morgan Wallen – One Night At A Time Tour
Gross: $280 Million
Country music's biggest star sold out stadiums across North America. His passionate fanbase traveled long distances to see him perform.
Resale Insight: Midwest and Southern dates were gold. Bundle deals performed exceptionally well.
7. U2 – UV Achtung Baby Live at Sphere
Gross: $245 Million
U2's groundbreaking residency at the Las Vegas Sphere redefined what a concert could be. The revolutionary venue's 17,500 capacity couldn't meet global demand.
Resale Insight: THE premium ticket of 2024. Returns of 3-5x were common. Opening night tickets hit astronomical levels.
8. Madonna – The Celebration Tour
Gross: $225 Million
The Queen of Pop celebrated 40 years of hits with a career retrospective that drew fans from across generations.
Resale Insight: Show postponements created volatility but also opportunity for well-timed purchases.
9. Pink – Summer Carnival Tour
Gross: $215 Million
Pink's acrobatic stadium shows continued to draw massive crowds. Her aerial performances and hit-packed setlists made every show an event.
Resale Insight: Family-friendly appeal meant consistent demand across markets.
10. The Weeknd – After Hours Til Dawn Tour
Gross: $200 Million
After pandemic postponements, The Weeknd's cinematic stadium experience finally delivered. The elaborate production matched his chart-topping hits.
Resale Insight: Young demographic drove quick sellouts and healthy resale prices.
11. Billy Joel – Final MSG Residency
Gross: $185 Million
Billy Joel's historic Madison Square Garden residency came to an end after 10 years and 150 shows. The final performances were highly sought after.
Resale Insight: Final shows commanded massive premiums. New York-area demand was insatiable.
12. Bad Bunny – Most Wanted Tour
Gross: $175 Million
The world's biggest Latin artist continued his crossover dominance with an arena tour that sold out instantly across North America.
Resale Insight: Miami, LA, and NYC dates were premium. Understanding the Latin market was key.
13. Metallica – M72 World Tour
Gross: $170 Million
The metal legends' "two nights, two different setlists" format created unique demand. Die-hard fans bought tickets to both nights.
Resale Insight: Snake Pit (floor) tickets were premium. Setlist speculation drove last-minute demand.
14. Blink-182 – Reunion Tour
Gross: $160 Million
Tom DeLonge's return to Blink-182 created a nostalgia-fueled reunion that millennials couldn't resist.
Resale Insight: Strong consistent demand. Added dates provided multiple buying opportunities.
15. Adele – Weekends with Adele (Las Vegas)
Gross: $150 Million
Adele's Caesar's Palace residency remained one of the hardest tickets in entertainment. Limited dates meant demand far exceeded supply.
Resale Insight: Consistent 2-3x returns. Valentine's Day and special occasions were gold.
16. Drake & J. Cole – It's All A Blur Tour
Gross: $145 Million
Two of hip-hop's biggest stars co-headlining created massive buzz and delivered hit-packed shows.
Resale Insight: Strong urban market demand. Guest appearance rumors drove late spikes.
17. Foo Fighters – Everything or Nothing at All Tour
Gross: $135 Million
The Foo Fighters returned to the road with emotional shows following Taylor Hawkins' passing. Fans showed up in force to support the band.
Resale Insight: Festival headlining slots provided bundle opportunities.
18. Olivia Rodrigo – GUTS World Tour
Gross: $125 Million
Gen Z's voice expanded to arenas with her sophomore album tour. Parent-child attendance drove double ticket purchases.
Resale Insight: School holiday dates commanded premiums. Bundle deals worked well.
19. Usher – Past Present Future Tour
Gross: $120 Million
Following his Super Bowl halftime performance, Usher announced a tour that capitalized on renewed interest in his catalog.
Resale Insight: Post-Super Bowl announcement created immediate demand spike.
20. Karol G – Mañana Será Bonito Tour
Gross: $115 Million
The Colombian superstar's record-breaking tour made her the highest-grossing female Latin artist ever.
Resale Insight: Strong in Latin markets. Stadium shows had excellent margins.
21. Zach Bryan – Burn, Burn, Burn Tour
Gross: $110 Million
The authentic country-folk singer's rapid rise continued with amphitheater and arena shows selling out instantly.
Resale Insight: Smaller markets often had better margins due to limited supply.
22. Luke Combs – Growin' Up and Gettin' Old Tour
Gross: $105 Million
Country music's everyman continued his stadium-level success with another massive touring year.
Resale Insight: Consistent country market performer. Southern dates were strongest.
23. Dead & Company – Final Tour
Gross: $100 Million
The Grateful Dead offshoot's final tour brought Deadheads out in force for one last ride. The Sphere residency was a highlight.
Resale Insight: Final tour premium. Sphere dates were extremely profitable.
24. Hozier – Unreal Unearth Tour
Gross: $95 Million
Hozier's viral "Too Sweet" success catapulted him to arena-level status mid-tour, creating sudden demand spikes.
Resale Insight: Viral moment created unexpected profit opportunity. Added dates sold out instantly.
25. Noah Kahan – We'll All Be Here Forever Tour
Gross: $90 Million
The Vermont singer-songwriter's breakthrough year saw him graduate from clubs to arenas and amphitheaters.
Resale Insight: Rapid ascent meant early ticket buyers saw excellent returns.
Key Takeaways for Ticket Resellers
What Made 2024 Tours Profitable?
- Cultural phenomena: Taylor Swift's Eras Tour transcended music to become a social event
- Reunion and final tours: Blink-182, Billy Joel's MSG finale created urgency
- Limited capacity venues: The Sphere's 17,500 cap created massive supply constraints
- Viral moments: Usher's Super Bowl and Hozier's TikTok success drove sudden demand
Patterns to Watch for 2025
- Reunion announcements consistently outperform expectations
- Residencies (Vegas, Sphere) offer predictable high-margin opportunities
- Rising stars can explode mid-tour – stay alert for viral moments
- Final tours create urgency that drives premium pricing
Conclusion
2024 set new records for live entertainment and created incredible opportunities for ticket resellers. Taylor Swift's historic run, the Sphere's emergence, and countless memorable tours made it a year to remember.
The key to capitalizing on these opportunities? Information and timing. Know what's coming, understand demand signals, and be ready to act when tickets drop.
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