After the pandemic ground the live music industry to a halt, this year has seen a revival of people returning to live events in droves. Here’s a look at the top 10 touring artists of the year. Statistics are courtesy of Billboard Boxscore and take into consideration events that took place between November 1st, 2021, and October 31st, 2022. The revenue numbers listed are in millions of dollars.
10. The Weeknd
Revenue: $131
Total Attendees: 904, 744
9. Kenny Chesney
Revenue: $135
Total Attendees: 1,299,282
8. Def Leppard & Motley Crue
Revenue: $173.4
Total Attendees: 1,313,207
7. Red Hot Chili Peppers
Revenue: $176.9
Total Attendees: 1,465,881
6. The Rolling Stones
Revenue: $179.3
Total Attendees: 949,454
5. Coldplay
Revenue: $208
Total Attendees: 2,260,651
4. Harry Styles
Revenue: $214.4
Total Attendees: 1,475,091
3. Ed Sheeran
Revenue: $246.2
Total Attendees: 3,047,696
2. Elton John
Revenue: $334.3
Total Attendees: 2,071,661
1. Bad Bunny
Revenue: $373.4
Total Attendees: 1,826,339
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