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25 Biggest Concert Residencies of All Time Original
25 Biggest Concert Residencies of All Time From Celine and Cher to Elton and Bruno Mars, these are the highest grossing residencies in Billboard Boxscore history.
The Hyphen Code and Art of Dying Aren’t ‘Alone’ on the Billboard Canada Airplay Charts
Art of Dying and The Hyphen Code’s have teamed up for a rock song burning up the Billboard Canada Airplay charts. Blending Art of Dying’s heavy riffs and bold vocals with The Hyphen Code’s emotional rawness and soaring guitar production, “Alone” is a match made in Canadian hard rock heaven. The song is produced by Brian Howes, who has worked with two of the country’s most successful bands: Nickelback and Simple Plan.
Usher & Chris Brown Bring R&B to No. 1 on Monthly Boxscore Report
Since Billboard launched the monthly Boxscore charts in 2019, all types of acts have been No. 1 on the Top Tours chart. Men (Elton John was first in February 2019), women (P!nk followed the next month) and mixed-gender groups (RBD in November 2023); stars of pop, rock, R&B, country, Latin, rap, K-pop, and more. Solo artists and collectives – vocal groups like BTS and Spice Girls, bands like The Rolling Stones and Coldplay, and institutional touring ensembles like Trans-Siberian Orchestra.
Celine Dion Makes Record-Breaking $125 Million Comeback in Paris
Celine Dion reacts as she performs during her first concert of a series at the Plenitude Arena in Nanterre, west of Paris on Sept. 12, 2026. Thomas Samson / AFP via Getty Images The last time Celine Dion was on tour, she and her fans alike were unaware that concert venues (and the rest of the world) were about to close completely for more than a year. The Courage World Tour kicked off in September 2019 and generated more than $100 million before hitting pause in March 2020.
Here Are the 25 Top-Grossing Latin Touring Acts of All Time Original
Here Are the 25 Top-Grossing Latin Touring Acts of All Time A recap of the highest grossing Latin artists, according to Billboard Boxscore. Karol G performing at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, Calif. on August 14, 2026 as part of “Viajando por el Mundo Tropitour." Christopher Polk/Billboard Español Billboard Boxscore has been tracking touring data and ranking the top live acts around the world across various musical genres since the mid-1980s.
Nate Bargatze, Matt Rife & more: August 2026 comedy boxscore recap
Billboard published the August Boxscore report on Wednesday (Sept. 30) with BTS back on top, hovering over a record-breaking top five with The Weeknd Usher and Chris Brown Karol G , and Noah Kahan . But while the biggest stars of K-pop, Latin, country and more packed stadiums, comedians were road warrioring their way to sold-out theaters and arenas. Here, we're looking at the five biggest comedy tours of August 2026.
BTS y The Weeknd rompen récords en informe mensual de Boxscore
Trending on Billboard Por segundo mes consecutivo y tercera vez en la historia, dos artistas reportaron ingresos mensuales por venta de boletos de más de 100 millones de dólares. Y por segundo mes seguido, esos dos artistas son BTS y The Weeknd. Intercambiando posiciones en la cima del ranking Top Tours de Billboard, ambos terminan entre los cinco ingresos mensuales más grandes y las cinco mayores cifras de asistencia mensual desde el lanzamiento de la lista en 2019.
Nate Bargatze, Max Amini & More Among Top Comedy Tours of August 2026 Original
Billboard published the August Boxscore report on Wednesday (Sept. 30) with BTS back on top, hovering over a record-breaking top five with The Weeknd, Usher and Chris Brown, Karol G, and Noah Kahan. But while the biggest stars of K-pop, Latin, country and more packed stadiums, comedians were road warrioring their way to sold-out theaters and arenas. Here, we’re looking at the five biggest comedy tours of August 2026.
BTS & The Weeknd Break Records on Monthly Boxscore Report
For the second consecutive month and third time ever, two artists reported monthly ticket revenue of more than $100 million. And for the second straight month, those two artists are BTS and The Weeknd. Switching spots atop Billboard’s Top Tours ranking, they both finish among the top five biggest monthly grosses and five biggest monthly attendance figures since the 2019 launch of the chart.
Rüfüs Du Sol Is the First Electronic Artist to Hit These Major Boxscore Milestones
Rufus Du Sol Brandon Dowling/Rolling Stone/PMC From March 2025 through September 2026, Rüfüs du Sol’s Inhale/Exhale World Tour played arenas, amphitheaters and stadiums across four continents, leading the way to record-breaking success. After wrapping on Sept. 5 in Toronto, it is officially the biggest tour in Boxscore history by an electronic artist, in terms of gross revenue and total attendance.
NFL stadiums' highest grossing acts: BTS, Beyonce, George Strait, more
Sept. 9 kicks off the 2026 NFL regular season with a matchup between the New England Patriots and defending Super Bowl champs Seattle Seahawks. But while football teams are back on the home field, the biggest stars of pop, hip-hop and more continue North American stadium season as summer turns to fall. Here, Billboard looks at the biggest shows ever at each of the 30 NFL stadiums. Earlier this year, we published a similar list for the biggest shows ever at MLB stadiums .
BTS, Beyoncé, George Strait & More: The Highest Grossing Artists at Each NFL Stadium Original
Sept. 9 kicks off the 2026 NFL regular season with a matchup between the New England Patriots and defending Super Bowl champs Seattle Seahawks. But while football teams are back on the home field, the biggest stars of pop, hip-hop and more continue North American stadium season as summer turns to fall. Here, Billboard looks at the biggest shows ever at each of the 30 NFL stadiums. Earlier this year, we published a similar list for the biggest shows ever at MLB stadiums.
BTS, Beyoncé, George Strait & More: The Highest Grossing Artists at Each NFL Stadium
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Ariana Grande supera los $100 millones en ingresos brutos con su Eternal Sunshine Tour
Ariana Grande cerró su gira The Eternal Sunshine Tour con el último de 41 conciertos en el O2 Arena de Londres el martes (1 de septiembre). Según las cifras reportadas a Billboard Boxscore, la gira recaudó 107,9 millones de dólares y vendió 638.000 boletos. El Eternal Sunshine Tour fue relativamente breve y directo.
Ariana Grande supera $100 millones en ingresos brutos con su Eternal Sunshine Tour
Ariana Grande supera $100 millones en ingresos brutos con su Eternal Sunshine Tour La gira superó la barrera de nueve dígitos con tan solo 41 conciertos en arenas. Ariana Grande performs her Eternal Sunshine Tour at the Moody Center in Austin, Texas, on June 24, 2026. Katia Temkin English Trending on Billboard Ariana Grande cerró su gira The Eternal Sunshine Tour con el último de 41 conciertos en el O2 Arena de Londres el martes (1 de septiembre).
Ariana Grande’s Eternal Sunshine Tour Surpasses $100 Million in Grosses
Ariana Grande performs her Eternal Sunshine Tour at the Moody Center in Austin, Texas, on June 24, 2026. Katia Temkin Ariana Grande played the last of 41 shows on The Eternal Sunshine Tour at London’s O2 Arena on Tuesday (Sept. 1). According to figures reported to Billboard Boxscore, the trek grossed $107.9 million and sold 638,000 tickets. The Eternal Sunshine Tour was relatively short and sweet.
Dude Perfect, Weird Al & more highlight monthly comedy boxscore recap
Earlier today (Aug. 27), Billboard published the July Boxscore report with The Weeknd on top for the first time, leading a record-breaking month that include sold-out shows by BTS, Ariana Grande and Luke Combs. But while the biggest stars of R&B, K-pop, country and more packed stadiums, comedians were road warrior-ing their way to sold-out theaters and arenas. Here, we're looking at the five biggest comedy tours of July 2026.
Dude Perfect, Weird Al & More on Monthly Comedy Boxscore Recap: By the Numbers Original
Dude Perfect, Weird Al & More on Monthly Comedy Boxscore Recap: By the Numbers A detailed breakdown of the biggest touring comedians of the month. Comedy group Dude Perfect at the 58th Academy of Country Music Awards from Ford Center at The Star on May 11, 2023 in Frisco, Texas. Gilbert Flores/Penske Media Earlier today (Aug.
The Weeknd Leads Record-Breaking Monthly Boxscore Report
July 2026 marks The Weeknd’s 15th appearance on Billboard’s monthly Top Tours chart, all since the kickoff of his ongoing After Hours til Dawn Tour (2022-present). It’s his 13th time in the top 10, ninth in the top five, and seventh in the top three. But this is his very first time at No. 1 with the highest-grossing and best-selling tour of the month. Plus, stadium season heats up with best-ever overall figures for the month’s top 30 tours.
Justin Bieber’s ‘Beauty and a Beat’ Is Still One of the Biggest Songs in the World – Four Months After Coachella
Justin Bieber Kevin Mazur / Getty Images for Coachella In the wake of Justin Bieber’s headlining (and headline-grabbing) Coachella performances in April, last year’s “Daisies” jolted back to the top 10 of the Billboard Global 200 and Billboard Global Excl. U.S. for two weeks just after.
Tame Impala & Steve Lacy Hits Surge Thanks to Spider-Man – But Why is One Bigger Than the Other Abroad?
Spider-Man: Brand New Day has grossed more than $2 billion worldwide since its July 31 premiere, lifting an already-strong summer box office to new heights. But it’s also boosting entries on the Billboard charts, as Tame Impala’s “Loser” and Steve Lacy’s “Oh Yeah?,” featured during a party scene in the film and over its closing credits, respectively, surge across several rankings. So far, one of them has the upper hand domestically, but the other is leading the charge overseas. On the Aug.
From Zero to $250 Million: Linkin Park’s Comeback Tour Was the Biggest of the Band’s Career
Linkin Park recently wrapped the From Zero World Tour, a nearly-two-year trek that stopped in 23 countries on five continents and added up to the biggest business of the band’s touring career. According to final figures reported to Billboard Boxscore, the tour grossed $251 million and sold 2.2 million tickets across 80 shows. The From Zero World Tour ran from Sept.
Ed Sheeran escribió, pero no canta, 2 de las 10 canciones más populares del mundo esta semana
Ed Sheeran escribió, pero no canta, 2 de las 10 canciones más populares del mundo esta semana Sheeran figura como coautor en los dos extremos del top 10 de la lista Billboard Global 200. Ed Sheeran at Deadline Spotlight: Anatomy of a Song - "F1" held at The Motoring Club on Jan. 9, 2026, in Los Angeles.
Ed Sheeran Wrote — But Doesn’t Sing — 2 of This Week’s Top 10 Songs in the World
Ed Sheeran at Deadline Spotlight: Anatomy of a Song - "F1" held at The Motoring Club on Jan. 9, 2026, in Los Angeles. Earl Gibson III/Deadline As a performer, Ed Sheeran hasn’t reached the top 10 on Billboard’s global charts in over a year and hasn’t topped the list since 2021. But as a songwriter, he bookends the top 10 of this week’s Billboard Global 200 (dated Aug. 8) with cowriter credits.
Bad Bunny concluye histórica gira mundial con $467 millones: Aquí un desglose completo, en números
Bad Bunny concluye histórica gira mundial con $467 millones: Aquí un desglose completo, en números La gira mundial Debí Tirar Más Fotos llegó a su fin tras recorrer cinco continentes. Bad Bunny performs during a concert at Merkur Spiel-Arena on June 20, 2026 in Duesseldorf, Germany. Andreas Rentz/Getty Images English Trending on Billboard El miércoles (July 22), Bad Bunny realizó el show final de la histórica gira mundial Debí Tirar Más Fotos.
Bad Bunny Wraps Record-Breaking $467 Million World Tour: By the Numbers Original
Bad Bunny Wraps Record-Breaking $467 Million World Tour: By the Numbers The DTMF World Tour drew to a close after shows on five continents. Bad Bunny performs during a concert at Merkur Spiel-Arena on June 20, 2026 in Duesseldorf, Germany. Andreas Rentz/Getty Images On Wednesday (July 22), Bad Bunny played the final show of the Debí Tirar Más Fotos World Tour.
Nate Bargatze Lands Milestone No. 1 on Monthly Comedy Boxscore Recap: By the Numbers Original
On Thursday (July 23), Billboard published the June Boxscore report with Bad Bunny back on top, reigning over Take That, Metallica, Zach Bryan and The Weeknd. But while the biggest stars of Latin, pop, rock, country and more packed stadiums, comedians were road warrior-ing their way to sold-out theaters and arenas. Here, we’re looking at the five biggest comedy tours of June 2026.
Nate Bargatze No. 1 on June 2026 comedy touring report
On Thursday (July 23), Billboard published the June Boxscore report with Bad Bunny back on top, reigning over Take That, Metallica, Zach Bryan and The Weeknd. But while the biggest stars of Latin, pop, rock, country and more packed stadiums, comedians were road warrior-ing their way to sold-out theaters and arenas. Here, we're looking at the five biggest comedy tours of June 2026.
Bad Bunny lidera informe mensual de giras por décima vez, estableciendo nuevo récord
Bad Bunny lidera informe mensual de giras por décima vez, estableciendo nuevo récord Ocho conciertos en Madrid y otros cuantos por toda Europa bastaron para lograrlo. Bad Bunny performs at Super Bowl LX at Levi's Stadium on February 08, 2026 in Santa Clara, California. Christopher Polk/Billboard English Trending on Billboard Bad Bunny puso el punto final a la gira mundial Debí Tirar Más Fotos anoche (22 de julio) en Bruselas.
Bad Bunny Rules Monthly Touring Report for Record-Extending 10th Time
Bad Bunny wrapped the Debí Tirar Más Fotos World Tour last night (July 22) in Brussels. But while we wait for final numbers on his last batch of shows, he has another victory to celebrate: He returns to No. 1 on Billboard’s monthly Top Tours chart for a second time this year, a third time while on this tour, and a record-extending 10th time since the ranking launched in 2019.
Himno mundialista de Shakira y Burna Boy es la canción No. 1 del mundo — pero, ¿dónde tiene más impacto?
Himno mundialista de Shakira y Burna Boy es la canción No. 1 del mundo — pero, ¿dónde tiene más impacto? Un análisis a fondo de "Dai Dai" y sus cifras de streaming internacional, país por país.
Shakira & Burna Boy’s World Cup Anthem Is the No. 1 Song in the World – But Where Is It Biggest?
Fittingly, Shakira and Burna Boy’s World Cup anthem is the biggest song on Billboard’s global charts: “Dai Dai (FIFA World Cup Official Song 2026)” climbed to No. 1 on the July 18-dated Billboard Global 200, while logging a third consecutive week atop the Billboard Global Excl. U.S. ranking. It’s rising on the (U.S.-based) Billboard Hot 100 but has yet to crack the chart’s top half, exposing a rare gap between the song’s global dominance and domestic reception.
Road Work: Ariana Grande’s First Tour in Seven Years Squeezes Multiple Eras Into One Show Original
Road Work: Ariana Grande’s First Tour in Seven Years Squeezes Multiple Eras Into One Show The Eternal Sunshine Tour is on track to circle $100 million in just three months. Ariana Grande during the opening night of her Eternal Sunshine Tour Katia Temkin Ariana Grande is one of the most prolific pop stars of the last 15 years, currently gearing up for the release of her eighth studio album since 2013. But perhaps surprisingly, her newest tour is only her fifth.
Diljit Dosanjh Nears $50M Gross on Record-Breaking Aura World Tour
Diljit Dosanjh kicks off his Aura World Tour at BC Place on April 23, 2026, in Vancouver, B.C., Canada. Andrew Chin/Getty Images American stadium and arena calendars are stocked with contemporary pop artists — “pop” in the broad, literal sense of the word — artists with sell-out potential. It’s quite rare, however, for any of those A-list acts to represent Punjabi folk music.
Nate Bargatze & More on May’s Comedy Boxscore Recap: By the Numbers Original
Billboard published the May Boxscore report Monday (June 29) with BTS breaking records and Metallica, Bad Bunny, Bruce Springsteen and No Doubt rounding out the top five. But while the biggest stars of K-pop, rock, Latin and more packed stadiums, comedians were road warrioring their way to sold-out theaters and arenas. Here, we’re looking at the five biggest comedy tours of May 2026.
BTS Beats The Rolling Stones’ Seven-Year Boxscore Record
In April, BTS returned to the Boxscore charts with a vengeance, leading the Top Tours chart for the first time in four years with monthly earnings of more than $75 million. In May, they maintain their crown while leveling up. According to figures reported to Billboard Boxscore, BTS grossed $127.8 million and sold 641,000 tickets over 12 shows between May 2-28, repeating as the month’s highest-grossing and best-selling touring act.
Bad Bunny se convierte en el primer artista latino en recaudar $1.000 millones en giras
Bad Bunny se convierte en el primer artista latino en recaudar $1.000 millones en giras El DeBÍ TiRAR MáS FOToS World Tour está rompiendo récords sin haber pasado por Estados Unidos. Bad Bunny performs on stage during the Debí Tirar Más Fotos world tour at Estadio GNP Seguros on Dec. 11, 2025, in Mexico City. Emma McIntyre/Getty Images English Trending on Billboard Bad Bunny ha superado la barrera de los 1.000 millones de dólares en ingresos totales de taquilla a lo largo de su carrera.
Bad Bunny Is the First-Ever Latin Artist to Gross $1 Billion in Touring
Bad Bunny performs on stage during the Debí Tirar Más Fotos world tour at Estadio GNP Seguros on Dec. 11, 2025, in Mexico City. Emma McIntyre/Getty Images Español Bad Bunny has broken the $1 billion barrier in total career grosses at the box office. And he’s done it powered by major 2026 stadium shows in South America, Australia, Japan and Europe.
The Weeknd’s 2026 Shows Add $440 Million and 3 Million Tickets to Record-Breaking World Tour – So Far
The Weeknd Hyghly Alleyne Who doesn’t love a long Weeknd? The international superstar’s After Hours Til Dawn Tour has become one of the biggest global treks ever, appearing in the top 10 of Billboard’s annual top tours chart for three of the last four years. But after reaching new heights last year, 2026 will be its biggest yet, generating another $440 million in ticket sales with more than 3 million fans in attendance.
Bad Bunny lidera 3 charts de giras de mitad de año
Bad Bunny lidera 3 charts de giras de mitad de año La primera etapa del Debí Tirar Más Fotos World Tour recaudó más de 200 millones de dólares y ya es una de las giras más grandes del año. Bad Bunny performs on stage during the Debí Tirar Más Fotos world tour at Estadio GNP Seguros on Dec. 11, 2025, in Mexico City, Mexico.
Lady Gaga establece récord de taquilla de mitad de año con The Mayhem Ball, recaudando $236 millones
Lady Gaga establece récord de taquilla de mitad de año con The Mayhem Ball, recaudando $236 millones Gaga ascendió a ritmo maratoniano en los primeros seis meses del año recorriendo cuatro continentes. Lady Gaga in Paris in November.
Watch Lady Gaga & Bad Bunny Race to the Top of Billboard’s Midyear Touring Report
Bad Bunny and Lady Gaga perform onstage during the Apple Music Super Bowl LX Halftime Show at Levi's Stadium on Feb. 8, 2026, in Santa Clara, Calif. Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images Billboard has published its midyear Boxscore report, celebrating the biggest tours, venues and concert promoters, worldwide, of 2026’s first half. Across six months, some of the biggest artists in the world traded places at the top until one emerged victorious.
The Midyear Boxscore Report Shows Growth – But It Has Finally Slowed Down
At midyear, business is good. According to figures reported to Billboard Boxscore, the 50 biggest tours of the first half of the chart year collectively earned more than $2.7 billion and sold 20.7 million tickets. Compared to last year’s first half, those figures are up — not with the velocity of the supercharged, early post-pandemic standard, but with single-digit percentage gains that show promise as the business heads into the prime of stadium season.
Bad Bunny Tops Three Midyear Boxscore Charts
Bad Bunny performs on stage during the Debí Tirar Más Fotos world tour at Estadio GNP Seguros on Dec. 11, 2025, in Mexico City, Mexico. Emma McIntyre/Getty Images The chart year is only half over, but Bad Bunny has already staked his claim as one of the biggest touring acts of 2026. On Billboard’s midyear Boxscore report, he tops three charts with the first leg of the Debí Tirar Más Fotos World Tour. According to figures reported to Billboard Boxscore, Bad Bunny’s 27 shows between Nov.
Lady Gaga Sets Midyear Boxscore Record on The Mayhem Ball With $236M Gross
Lady Gaga in Paris in November. Nicko Guihal For the first half of the 2026 chart year, one woman was there each step of the way, playing one show after another — no sleep, bus, arena, another arena, stadium, plane, next place, etc. — until she came out on top. Lady Gaga leads the midyear Top Tours chart with record-breaking earnings for The Mayhem Ball.
BTS domina informe mensual de giras con conciertos de regreso más exitosos
Trending on Billboard Para nadie es una sorpresa que la primera gira mundial de BTS en siete años sea ya un éxito rotundo. El septeto surcoreano domina el informe Boxscore de Billboard correspondiente a abril con el primer tramo de conciertos de su Arirang World Tour. Explorar Vea los últimos videos, gráficos y noticias Según las cifras reportadas a Billboard Boxscore, BTS recaudó 76,2 millones de dólares y vendió 417.000 boletos en sus ocho conciertos de abril.
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