The 10 most profitable tours of the summer according to Forbes

2024 marked an overall increase in revenue in the music world, thanks to an increase in ticket sales and the number of shows. The average price for tickets has reached an all-time high of around 127 dollars – underlines Forbes which has also collected data from the ten most profitable tours of the summer season: in a record year for the music industry, the 10 most profitable artists earned a total of 3 billion dollars thanks to their tours.
Taylor Swift dominated the music scene for the second year in a row, surpassing artists like Coldplay, Zach Bryan and Bruce Springsteen. Swift, with her record-breaking “Eras Tour” consolidated her position in 2024 with 65 performances across Europe, Asia and Oceania. Forbes estimates the singer has grossed $1.15 billion, with pre-tax earnings of $400 million. His assets are now around $1.5 billion.
In addition to Swift, other major artists have recorded significant revenue. Coldplay, for example, earned approximately $131 million from their “Music of the Spheres” tour, while Bruce Springsteen grossed $101 million. Good placings also for Madonna and U2.
New protagonists are expected for 2025, including Billie Eilish, Metallica and BTS, with potential surprises such as the highly anticipated Oasis reunion tour.
Here are the ten most profitable tours of the summer, according to Forbes data (full report here).

1. Taylor Swift
The Eras Tour | Number of shows: 65
2024 gross receipts: $1.15 billion | earnings: $400 million.

2. Coldplay
Music of the Spheres Tour | Number of shows: 40
2024 gross receipts: $302 million | Earnings: $131 million

3. Zach Bryan
Quittin' Time Tour | Number of shows: 63
2024 gross receipts: $318 million | Earnings: $113 million

4. Bruce Springsteen
Springsteen and E Street Band Tour 2024 | Number of shows: 36
2024 gross receipts: $250 million | Earnings: $101 million

5. P!nk
Trustfall Tour | Number of shows: 44
2024 gross receipts: $267 million | Earnings: $87 million

6. Bad Bunny
Most Wanted Tour | Number of shows: 63
2024 gross receipts: $208 million | Earnings: $76 million

7. Madonna
Celebration Tour | Number of shows: 47
2024 gross receipts: $135 million | Earnings: $63 million

8. Justin Timberlake
Forget Tomorrow Tour | Number of shows: 33
2024 gross receipts: $128 million | Earnings: $55 million

9. Luke Combs
Growin' Up and Gettin' Old Tour | Number of shows: 28
2024 gross receipts: $167 million | Earnings: $54 million

10. U2
UK: UV Achtung Baby Live Tour | Number of shows: 15
2024 gross: $86 million | Earnings: $51 million