Top 20 Global Concert Tours from Pollstar

Posted Jul 8, 2016 6:52 am.

Last Updated Jul 8, 2016 7:40 am.

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The Top 20 Global Concert Tours ranks artists by average box office gross per city and includes the average ticket price for shows Worldwide. The list is based on data provided to the trade publication Pollstar by concert promoters and venue managers.

1. Beyonce; $5,840,123; $125.18.

2. Bruce Springsteen & The E Street Band; $4,376,833; $110.95.

3. Paul McCartney; $3,230,728; $130.21.

4. Rod Stewart; $1,940,971; $112.58.

5. Justin Bieber; $1,653,204; $99.47.

6. Kenny Chesney; $1,650,409; $68.93.

7. Rihanna; $1,183,646; $89.66.

8. Lionel Richie; $1,097,611; $80.91.

9. Iron Maiden; $1,082,481; $63.57.

10. The Who; $955,024; $89.17.

11. The Cure; $834,365; $56.17.

12. Mumford & Sons; $817,401; $57.40.

13. Carrie Underwood; $725,657; $67.08.

14. Journey / Doobie Brothers; $706,344; $58.98.

15. Dixie Chicks; $694,831; $65.41.

16. Little Mix; $628,335; $49.03.

17. Bryan Adams; $627,826; $66.47.

18. Selena Gomez; $615,820; $66.93.

19. Mariah Carey; $600,222; $68.40.

20. Paul Simon; $590,308; $94.33.

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