Pop icon Madonna takes the crown for the highest-grossing tour worldwide in the first half of 2024, according to Pollstar’s mid-year report. This news comes from her ongoing Celebration Tour.
The report sheds light on the post-pandemic live music industry, revealing a settling of the record-breaking growth seen in recent years. However, it’s important to note a key exclusion: Taylor Swift’s blockbuster Eras Tour.
While Pollstar acknowledges the Eras Tour’s record-shattering status as the first to surpass $1 billion, its official figures aren’t included in their current analysis.
Here’s a look at the reported top tours (excluding Eras):
1. Madonna – Celebration Tour
2. Bad Bunny – Most Wanted Tour ($174.6 million)
3. Luis Miguel – Tour 2024 ($169.4 million)
4. U2 – Sphere Residency ($135 million)
5. Karol G – $111 million
This ranking could change significantly once the full picture, including the Eras Tour, becomes available.
