Statistics About The Most Sold Out Concerts Of All Time

In this post, we will explore some of the most remarkable statistics surrounding the most sold-out concerts of all time. From record-breaking ticket sales and online viewership to notable attendance figures and revenue generated, these numbers offer a glimpse into the immense popularity and impact of some of the biggest musical events in history. Let’s dive into the fascinating world of concert statistics.

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"Garth Brooks holds the record for the most tickets sold for a concert series at a single stadium, having sold over 400,000 tickets for his 2014 shows in Croke Park, Ireland."

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"In 2020, BTS' online concert, 'Bang Bang Con The Live', attracted over 756,000 viewers from more than 100 countries."

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"The Rolling Stones' A Bigger Bang Tour (2005-2007) was attended by more than 4.6 million people."

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"Jean-Michel Jarre set a world record for the largest-ever audience at an outdoor event, with 3.5 million in attendance at his concert in Moscow in 1997."

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"Vasco Rossi's 2017 concert in Modena Park, Italy, currently holds the record for the highest attended ticketed concert, with over 220,000 confirmed spectators."

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"Paul McCartney’s performance at the Maracana Stadium in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil in 1990, saw an audience size of 184,000 attendees."

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"The highest grossing concert tour of all time is U2's 360° Tour, which ran from 2009 to 2011 and grossed $736.4 million."

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"AC/DC's Black Ice World Tour (2008-2010) brought in over $441 million, making it one of the highest grossing tours in history."

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"The Who holds the record for the largest indoor concert in the U.S., having performed to over 75,962 fans in Pontiac, Michigan in 1975."

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"In 2007, Prince held a series of 21 sold-out concerts at The O2 Arena in London, attracting 500,000 people in total."

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"The Grateful Dead performed at least 2,314 concerts, more than any other band in history."

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"The highest number of tickets sold for a single concert at Wembley Stadium is 150,000, for the Oasis concerts in 2000."

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"The Eagles' Hotel California Tour in 2020 sold out all shows within minutes of release."

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"Madonna holds the record for the highest-grossing concert tour by a female artist, making over $408 million with the Sticky & Sweet Tour (2008-09)."

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"Bruce Springsteen's River Tour in 2016 grossed over $268.3 million, selling 2.4 million tickets across 76 shows."

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"The record for the most consecutive sold out shows at Madison Square Garden is 13, held by Billy Joel in 2006."

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"The fastest selling concert ticket of all time is Led Zeppelin's 2007 reunion concert at London’s O2 Centre, which reportedly sold out in less than a second."

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"K-Pop band EXO's Exoluxion tour in 2017 sold out tickets for its first concert in just 0.4 seconds."

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"Irish boy band, Westlife's 2010 tour sold 400,000 tickets in one day."

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"Taylor Swift’s Reputation Stadium Tour (2018-2019) was attended by over 2.2 million fans and grossed $345.7 million."

In conclusion, the statistics presented showcase the immense popularity and success of various concerts and tours across different genres and time periods. From groundbreaking attendance records set by legendary artists like Garth Brooks and The Rolling Stones, to record-breaking ticket sales and revenue figures achieved by modern acts such as BTS and U2, these statistics highlight the enduring impact of live music performances on audiences worldwide. The diversity of achievements, from largest indoor concerts to fastest-selling tickets, underscores the universal appeal of music and the undeniable influence of iconic artists in shaping the landscape of the music industry.