Billboard announced the most profitable concert tours of 2025: historical records on the musical stage

Billboard announced the most profitable concert tours of 2025: historical records on the musical stage

Billboard published the official ranking of the biggest-grossing concert tours as of the end of 2025. This year has become a real historical period for the world music industry — large touring shows showed record financial results, stadiums are full, and millions of fans enjoy live performances.
 

The absolute leader of the rating was the popular British band Coldplay. Their music of the Spheres Tour, which has been going on for several years, grossed nearly $ 465 million in 2025. The Tour attracted attention not only for its financial performance, but also for its huge set design, environmental approach and technological solutions. Coldplay reaffirmed their position by filling stadiums on different continents of the world.

Second place was taken by American superstar Beyoncé. His tour, "Cowboy Carter Tour", became one of the most successful projects of the year, grossing $ 407 million. The tour showcased Beyoncé's new musical directions, strong visual images on stage, and a high professional level in live performance. Each concert was rated as a major show and received high reviews from fans and critics alike.
The third heat was won by Kendrick Lamar and SZA. Their joint Grand National Tour grossed $ 358 million, bringing the global impact of the hip hop and R&B genres back to light. Concerts within the tour were characterized by a meaningful stage concept and strong live performances.

The Weeknd also qualified from the list of the most profitable concert tours as of the end of 2025. The Canadian performance's World Tour, "After Hours Til Dawn Tour", grossed over $ 330 million during the year. Concerts within the tour were held in major stadiums and were characterized by extensive stage design, modern technology and strong visual solutions. The Weeknd's performances gathered millions of fans in North America, Europe and other regions, reaffirming its global popularity.
In the ranking, Shakira also finished in the top five. The Colombian singer's concert tour” Las Mujeres Ya no Lloran World Tour " became one of the most successful projects of the year in 2025, grossing over $ 330 million. Performances within the tour were characterized by high energy, rich repertoire and meticulously staged shows. Shakira through her concerts in Latin American Music