Coldplay Tops April’s Boxscore Report with $67.4 Million in Earnings

Coldplay Leads the 2025 Touring Scene with Massive Earnings

Midyear Touring Trends

Coldplay is back on top with $67.4 million earned in April, solidifying their place among the highest-grossing tours of the year. Their strong performance is part of a shifting landscape, as concert revenues have dropped 28% compared to 2024 due to fewer shows scheduled in early 2025.

Las Vegas’ Sphere Dominates Venue Revenue

Las Vegas’ Sphere continues to be the world’s top-grossing venue, surpassing Madison Square Garden and Mexico City’s Estadio GNP Seguros with $165.3 million in earnings from October 2024 to March 2025.

✅ Sphere Ticket Prices: Averaging $238 per ticket, nearly double the prices of venues like MSG ($133) or London’s O2 Arena ($105).
✅ Residency Success: Dead & Company grossed $21.6 million from six concerts in March, continuing its residency dominance.

Changes in Touring Demand & Artist Lineups

🎤 Fewer Shows, Later Start Dates: Many major artists, including Live Nation CEO Michael Rapino, note that tours are shifting to summer months rather than early-year launches.
🎤 Genre Shift in Rankings: While 2024’s midyear charts featured multiple Latin tours, only Shakira remains in the top 10 in 2025. Hip-hop representation has also declined, with Tyler, The Creator ranking No. 16 as the highest-grossing rapper.

Top-Grossing Tours & Ticket Prices

Highest-Grossing Tours:
🏆 Coldplay – $67.4 million
🏆 Eagles – Sphere Residency
🏆 Paul McCartney, Bruno Mars, SEVENTEEN

Average Ticket Prices Among Top Tours:
💰 Most Expensive: Eagles ($285), Usher ($179), P!nk ($174)
💰 Most Affordable: Coldplay ($109), Bruno Mars ($118), McCartney ($129)

The overall average ticket price of the top 50 tours sits at $130, down 10% from 2024.

Final Thoughts: Touring Revenue & The Future of Live Music

While 2025’s touring earnings show a drop in show count, the industry remains stable, with big-name artists driving massive revenue streams. As more summer stadium tours roll out, numbers are expected to increase in the coming months.

Will Coldplay hold the top spot, or will another artist take over the Boxscore rankings? Drop your predictions below! 🎸🎤🔥