Author : Jennifer Stone
Image Source : today.com
In 2023, everything is coming back to normal, when the world was startled for 3 years straight. Now the world is gaining her former glory and the pomp that we all have missed. Keeping the facts entirely to the entertainment genre, this seems to grow stronger this year. And the sales report of these live events and shows have shown how much people wanted to get back to normal. Here you will find a list of the top 10 highest-grossing concerts of 2023 (by far):
- Taylor Swift – Eras Tour – $300,804,808
- Bruce Springsteen & The E Street Band – 2023 Tour – $142,605,835
- Harry Styles – Love On Tour – $124,000,392
- Elton John – Goodbye Yellow Brick Road Tour – $110,328,403
- Ed Sheeran – (+–=÷×) Tour – $105,309,873
- Red Hot Chili Peppers – 2023 Global Stadium Tour – $91,488,134
- Coldplay – Music Of The Spheres Tour – $65,436,386
- Daddy Yankee – La Última Vuelta World Tour – $60,461,483
- Kevin Hart – The Reality Check Tour – $50,041,814
- Bad Bunny – World’s Hottest Tour – $49,112,859
From Taylor Swift to Bad Bunny, the list is obviously extremely diverse, but, the only thing that binds them all with every music lover from across the world is ‘Music’. So, here are brief monetary insights into these pompous events
1. Taylor Swift – Eras Tour
The onstage magnetism of Taylor Swift in her “Taylor Swift | The Eras Tour” has made everyone awestruck by her enigmatic presence. It was at the Ford Field on June 09, 2023, in Detroit, Michigan and she was completely incredible in her starry black dress and her charming vocals. This tour was a tribute to her four titles ‘Lover’ (2019), ‘Folklore’ (2020), ‘Evermore’ (2020), and ‘Midnights’ (2022). Here is an approximate income catalog of this show
- Gross: $300,804,808
- Average Ticket Price: $253.56
- Average Tickets Sold Per Show: 53,923
- Total Tickets: 1,186,314
- Average Gross: $13,627,946
2. Bruce Springsteen & The E Street Band – 2023 Tour
Jake Clemons, Patti Scialfa, Garry Tallent, Max Weinberg, Steven Van Zandt, and Bruce Springsteen were back on stage for their Bruce Springsteen and The E Street at RDS Arena, n Dublin, Ireland, on May 05, 2023. This was the first time had been on stage after their extremely famous completely sold-out tour in 2017.
- Gross: $142,605,835
- Average Ticket Price: $211.80
- Average Tickets Sold Per Show: 18,702
- Total Tickets: 673,277
- Average Gross: $3,961,273
- Harry Styles – Love On Tour
On February 11, 2023, the British singer Harry Styles performed at the BRIT Awards. This was the second time the former One Direction singer was on a solo tour to promote and support his second album ‘Love On Tour’ along with his later releases ‘Fine Line’ and ‘Harry’s House’.
- Gross: $124,000,392
- Average Ticket Price: $115.07
- Average Tickets Sold Per Show: 31,694
- Total Tickets: 1,077,622
- Average Gross: $3,647,070
- Elton John – Goodbye Yellow Brick Road Tour
At the Glastonbury festival in the village of Pilton in Somerset, Southwest England, the legendary British singer Elton John performed on 25th June 2023. This was his concluding performance, and he did that with a blast. The 76-year-old pop superstar was no less than magical to experience live, and this performance was one of the most indulgent star affairs of this year.
- Gross: $110,328,403
- Average Ticket Price: $163.95
- Average Tickets Sold Per Show: 20,392
- Total Tickets: 672,950
- Average Gross: $3,343,284
- Ed Sheeran – (+–=÷×) Tour
Ed Sheeran’s NBC’s “Today” show at Rockefeller Center in New York, U.S., was one of the most successful shows of this year. The show took place on 6th June 2023, and this was a part of his Mathematics Tour.
- Gross: $105,309,873
- Average Ticket Price: $104.20
- Average Tickets Sold Per Show: 40,424
- Total Tickets: 1,010,616
- Average Gross: $4,212,394
- Red Hot Chili Peppers – 2023 Global Stadium Tour
Red Hot Chili Peppers members, Anthony Kiedas, Flea, and John Frusciante had a blast on their 3rd day of BottleRock Napa Valley Music Festival at Napa Valley Expo on May 28, 2023, in Napa, California. This tour was to support their previous releases Unlimited Love (April 2022) and Return of the Dream Canteen (October 2022). And it was a huge success for them.
- Gross: $91,488,134
- Average Ticket Price: $123.87
- Average Tickets Sold Per Show: 38,873
- Total Tickets: 738,601
- Average Gross: $4,815,164
- Coldplay – Music Of The Spheres Tour
The cathartic Coldplay has always been of the most pleasing live performers of this decade. And their Manchester Etihad Stadium performance was a part of their Music Of The Spheres World Tour, held on Wednesday, May 31, 2023. This was the first time this British Rock band was performing since the pandemic for their ninth studio album. It is only halfway through 2023, and Chris Martin must offer more for his audience this year itself.
- Gross: $65,436,386
- Average Ticket Price: $88.86
- Average Tickets Sold Per Show: 66,949
- Total Tickets: 736,439
- Average Gross: $5,948,762
- Daddy Yankee – La Última Vuelta World Tour
On November 23, 2022, at the Stadio Mobil Super, in Monterrey, Mexico, he performed one of his best shows, to support his latest release ‘Legendaddy’. The show became immense success and the words about his charming presence were the talk of the town. Based on the average prices his success was truly fascinating and hopefully, he will continue to perform like this in the upcoming years as well.
- Gross: $60,461,483
- Average Ticket Price: $96.62
- Average Tickets Sold Per Show: 27,206
- Total Tickets: 625,748
- Average Gross: $2,628,760
- Kevin Hart – The Reality Check Tour
From the time of “Spike’s Rock the Troops” event at Joint Base Pearl Harbor, Honolulu, Hawaii, on October 22, 2016, to 2023, Kevin Hart’s performances have been extremely admired, and his charming magnetism has gravitated many music lovers to his shows seamlessly. His audience had a good and impressive Reality check, while this tour bagged him a huge amount.
- Gross: $50,041,814
- Average Ticket Price: $107.00
- Average Tickets Sold Per Show: 8,503
- Total Tickets: 467,686
- Average Gross: $909,851
- Bad Bunny – World’s Hottest Tour
Whether it is 2022 April or Bad Bunny performing at the Grammys, this young blood has been and also will be one of the most viewed artists of this age. From his unapologetic presence to his music, everything has made him one of the most-earned performers of 2023. His advocacy for the LGBTQ+ community has always made him one of the most prominent artists of this age, and now his shows are also one of the most highly successful ones.
- Gross: $49,112,859
- Average Ticket Price: $102.81
- Average Tickets Sold Per Show: 39,807
- Total Tickets: 477,688
- Average Gross: $4,092,738
The growth from 2019 to 2023 has been a huge difference and this fact which have brought to notice that the music industry is gaining its former glory after all. According to several surveys, this is a proven fact that the music industry, mostly the live performance segments has made a huge profit this year already. Apart from these incredibly famous names, various new artists are also gaining more traction in this industry. And by halfway through the year and the pop music industry has sold 24.3 million tickets already. This surely shows how this world is gaining back its strength and overcoming the pandemic with every passing day.
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