Top 20 Global Concert Tours Ranking by Pollstar

Ranking the Stars of the Global Tour Circuit

Pollstar's Top 20 Global Concert Tours list offers a revealing glance into the lucrative world of live music. Compiling data from concert promoters and venue managers, this ranking showcases artists based on their average box office gross per city, alongside the average ticket price for performances around the globe. As per the latest statistics available for the week of January 29, 2024, music icons like U2 and Paul McCartney top the charts, drawing thousands of fans and generating millions in sales.

Top Performers Leading the Pack

U2 claims the number one spot with an impressive churn at the box office, averaging $6,250,831 along with a sizeable audience, with 16,586 fans attending each show and tickets priced averagely at $376.86. McCartney doesn't lag far behind, seating 43,406 people on average and grossing $5,079,462, albeit with a more modest ticket price of $117.02.

Artists like P!NK, Luis Miguel, and Madonna follow the leaders, each with strong showings both in audience count and average revenues. Talents across different genres and generations continue to thrive, with a mix of veteran performers and newer sensations making the list. For instance, Depeche Mode, Travis Scott, and Doja Cat show the diversity in music styles that resonate on the global stage.

The list isn't just about the headliners in the millions, as it also appreciates those artists just as energetically embraced by their fans, such as Romeo Santos, Usher, and Marc Anthony, each drawing impressive numbers.

Where to Find More

For fans itching to catch their favorite artists live or for industry insiders looking to track tour success, Pollstar remains a veritable source of upcoming tour details.

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