Elton John’s Farewell Tour Is the Highest-Grossing Tour of All Time

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Elton John’s “Farewell Yellow Brick Road” tour has brought in a whopping $817.9 million since it began in 2018 — making it the highest-grossing tour of all time, according to Billboard. 

Since announcing his plans to step back from live performances, John has embarked on a lengthy, cross-continental tour that has so far included 278 shows. He began by playing arenas across North America, Europe, and Oceania before advancing to stadiums, going from making about $200 million across two years of arena shows to making the same amount in a matter of months at stadiums.

John’s farewell tour is the first to make over $800 million, breaking the record set by Ed Sheeran with his $776.4 million-grossing “The Divide Tour.” Sheeran hit that landmark in 2019, knocking U2 off the charts with their $736.4 million-grossing “The 360 Tour.”

The “Farewell Yellow Brick Road” tour isn’t over yet. The Rocketman has shows planned — including a headlining spot at Glastonbury — through July, and tickets are on sale now. In the meantime, revisit our review of his final concert at Dodger Stadium.

Photo Gallery: Elton John at Chicago’s United Center in 2018

Elton John, Chicago, photo by Lior Phillips

Elton John, Chicago, photo by Lior Phillips

Elton John, Chicago, photo by Lior Phillips

Elton John, Chicago, photo by Lior Phillips

Elton John, Chicago, photo by Lior Phillips

Elton John, Chicago, photo by Lior Phillips

Elton John, Chicago, photo by Lior Phillips

Elton John, Chicago, photo by Lior Phillips

Elton John, Chicago, photo by Lior Phillips

Elton John, Chicago, photo by Lior Phillips

Elton John, Chicago, photo by Lior Phillips

Elton John, Chicago, photo by Lior Phillips

Elton John, Chicago, photo by Lior Phillips

Elton John, Chicago, photo by Lior Phillips

Elton John, Chicago, photo by Lior Phillips

Elton John, Chicago, photo by Lior Phillips

Elton John, Chicago, photo by Lior Phillips

Elton John, Chicago, photo by Lior Phillips

Elton John, Chicago, photo by Lior Phillips

Elton John, Chicago, photo by Lior Phillips

Elton John, Chicago, photo by Lior Phillips

Elton John, Chicago, photo by Lior Phillips

Elton John, Chicago, photo by Lior Phillips

Elton John, Chicago, photo by Lior Phillips

Elton John, Chicago, photo by Lior Phillips

Elton John, Chicago, photo by Lior Phillips

Elton John, Chicago, photo by Lior Phillips

Elton John, Chicago, photo by Lior Phillips

Elton John, Chicago, photo by Lior Phillips

Elton John, Chicago, photo by Lior Phillips

Elton John, Chicago, photo by Lior Phillips

Elton John, Chicago, photo by Lior Phillips

Elton John, Chicago, photo by Lior Phillips

Elton John, Chicago, photo by Lior Phillips

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Elton John’s Farewell Tour Is the Highest-Grossing Tour of All Time
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