The Rolling Stones | Ticket Sales Recap


RECAPS is a summary of the lifetime numbers earned by an specific artist. It will mention box office (revenue, tickets sold and number of shows) for headlining and co-headlining concerts, orphan concerts and lists per regions, markets, boxoffice data for each calendar year and revenues adjusted for inflation.

ABOUT: All numbers from “Voodoo Lounge” to “Sixty” were officially reported. The concerts performed from 1981 to 1982 (“Tattoo You”) were combined as one tour, the same for the shows performed as part of the 50th anniversary of the band (“50 & Counting…”) from 2012 to 2014. The orphan concert was played at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, in 2016.


The Rolling StonesBox Office
Sixty
The Rolling Stones
Headlining Artist
$121,326,763
712,541
14 shows
No Filter
The Rolling Stones
Headlining Artist
$546,515,799
2,868,914
58 shows
Olé
The Rolling Stones
Headlining Artist
$83,894,323
729,292
13 shows
Zip Code
The Rolling Stones
Headlining Artist
$109,714,026
628,733
14 shows
50 & Counting…
The Rolling Stones
Headlining Artist
$314,063,577
1,319,898
50 shows
A Bigger Bang
The Rolling Stones
Headlining Artist
$558,255,524
4,680,576
140 shows
Licks
The Rolling Stones
Headlining Artist
$299,520,230
3,470,945
113 shows
No Security
The Rolling Stones
Headlining Artist
$89,333,310
1,107,187
44 shows
Bridges to Babylon
The Rolling Stones
Headlining Artist
$250,805,791
4,577,567
102 shows
Voodoo Lounge
The Rolling Stones
Headlining Artist
$324,789,638
6,550,806
130 shows
Steel Wheels
The Rolling Stones
Headlining Artist
$175,524,846
6,212,179
115 shows
Tattoo You
The Rolling Stones
Headlining Artist
$61,553,007
3,918,836
82 shows
Some Girls
The Rolling Stones
Headlining Artist
$8,848,771
743,876
25 shows
Black & Blue
The Rolling Stones
Headlining Artist
$5,486,925
517,950
41 shows
Tour of the Americas
The Rolling Stones
Headlining Artist
$11,185,230
1,144,129
46 shows
Live 1973
The Rolling Stones
Headlining Artist
$3,625,504
565,552
56 shows
Exile on Main Street
The Rolling Stones
Headlining Artist
$4,374,735
687,190
51 shows
UK ’71
The Rolling Stones
Headlining Artist
$232,392
40,416
18 shows
Europe ’70
The Rolling Stones
Headlining Artist
$1,283,751
282,143
23 shows
Live 1969
The Rolling Stones
Headlining Artist
$1,845,728
336,228
26 shows
Live in Europe
The Rolling Stones
Headlining Artist
$882,492
207,645
28 shows
Live 1966
The Rolling Stones
Headlining Artist
$2,143,077
488,580
61 shows
Live 1965
The Rolling Stones
Headlining Artist
$3,632,677
1,065,822
207 shows
Live 1964
The Rolling Stones
Headlining Artist
$1,853,850
648,300
205 shows
UK ’63
The Rolling Stones
Headlining Artist
$159,680
63,872
30 shows
Orphan $7,047,048
14,133
1 shows
TotalRevenue: $2,987,898,694
Tickets Sold: 43,583,310
Price: $68.56
Shows: 1,693

Original Touring Data:

The twenty six concert tours and headlining performances of The Rolling Stones total $2.988 billion from 43.583 million tickets sold in 1,693 shows, up 4.23% after “Sixty” (2022). The Rolling Stones is the highest-grossing and most-attended touring artists in history.

“A Bigger Bang” (2005-07) is the most successful concert tour on their catalogue with $558.3 million from 4.68 million tickets sold in 140 shows, earning an average of $3.988 million and 33,433 tickets sold per concert. It was the highest-grossing concert tour in history at the time.

“No Filter” (2017-21) earned a total of $546.5 million from 2.869 million tickets sold in 58 shows, earning an average of $9.423 million and 49,447 tickets sold per concert. It’s the highest average numbers on the band’s catalogue.

On June 19, 2018 The Rolling Stones reached $2.5 billion earned in ticket sales worldwide with the concert played at the Twickenham Stadium in London. The show earned $11.105 million from 55,000 tickets sold and pushed the lifetime number to $2.510 billion.

“50 & Counting…” (2013-14), a concert played to celebrate their 50th anniversary, earned $314.1 million from 1.320 million tickets sold in 50 shows, earning an average of $6.281 million, 26,398 tickets sold per concert and nearly $238 dollars per ticket, making it their most expensive tour to date.

On May 26, 2014 The Rolling Stones reached $2 billion earned in ticket sales worldwide with the concert played at Telenor Arena in Oslo. The show earned $5.178 million from 22,405 tickets sold and pushed the lifetime number to $2.001 billion.

On June 1, 2014 the band earned their first concert to surpass $10 million in ticket sales with the show played at Stadion Letzigrund in Zurich with $10.756 million earned from 48,622 tickets sold, bringing an average price of $221.22 dollars per ticket.

On April 13, 2006 The Rolling Stones reached $1.5 billion in ticket sales worldwide with the concert played at the Rod Laver Arena in Melbourne. The show earned $2.349 million from 13,008 tickets sold and pushed the lifetime number to $1.501 billion.

“Licks” (2002-03) earned $299.5 million from 3.470 million tickets sold, earning an average of $2.651 million from 30,716 tickets sold per concert. It peaked in London, with the Aug. 24 and Sep. 20 performances at Twickenham Stadium earning $11.283 million from 97,991 tickets sold.

On October 18, 2002 The Rolling Stones reached $1 billion in ticket sales worldwide with the concert played at the SkyDome in Toronto. The show earned $4.320 million from 45,000 tickets sold and pushed the lifetime number to $1.004 billion.

“Bridges to Babylon” (1997-98) earned $250.8 million from 4.577 million tickets sold in 102 shows, earning an average of $2.459 million from 44,878 tickets sold per concert. It peaked in Buenos Aires, with the Mar. 29 and Apr. 5 performances at Estadio River Plate earning $14.820 million from 271,766 tickets sold.

“Voodoo Lounge” (1994-95) earned $324.8 million from 6.551 million tickets sold in 130 shows, earning an average of $2.498 million from 50,391 tickets sold per concert. It is the band’s most-attended tour to date and was the highest-grossing concert tour in history at the time.

On April 5, 1995 The Rolling Stones reached $500 million in ticket sales worldwide with the concert played at the Adelaide Football Park in Adelaide. The show earned $1.889 million from 29,148 tickets sold and pushed the lifetime number to $501.8 million.

“Steel Wheels” (1989-90) was the first tour to surpass $100 million in ticket sales. It earned a total of $175.5 million from 6.212 million tickets sold in 115 shows, earning an average of $1.526 million from 54,019 tickets sold per concert. It was the highest-grossing and most-attended concert tour in history at the time.

The overall averages from The Rolling Stones’ Original Touring Data: $114.663 million revenue per tour; $1.707 million revenue per concert; 1.715 million tickets sold per tour; 25,533 tickets sold per concert; and 67 shows performed per tour.


The Rolling Stones | RegionsBox Office
North America$1,414,354,126
20,143,013
711 shows
Europe$1,143,197,015
18,299,604
793 shows
Asia$167,387,733
1,685,139
53 shows
Latin America$164,796,081
2,267,317
42 shows
Oceania$93,575,334
1,102,028
92 shows
Africa$4,588,405
86,209
2 shows

Regions:

North America is the most successful region with $1.414 billion from 20.143 million tickets sold in 711 shows. A total of 21.83% of the revenue comes from the “No Filter” (2017-21) with $308.7 million in 30 shows, earning $10.290 million from 45,422 tickets sold each concert.

“A Bigger Bang” (2005-07) was the highest-grossing concert tour in the region at the time, passing U2’s “Vertigo” (2005-06). On August 10, 2019, they performed their highest-grossing show in the region with $13.494 million from 58,846 tickets sold at the Broncos Stadium in Denver.

On May 30, 2015 The Rolling Stones reached $1 billion in North American ticket sales with the concert played at the Ohio Stadium in Columbus as part of the “Zip Code” (2014). It earned a total of $7.912 million from 59,038 tickets sold and pushed the lifetime number to $1.005 billion.

“No Filter” ($308.7 million) is followed by “A Bigger Bang” ($287.2 million); “Licks” ($126.4 million); “Voodoo Lounge” ($122.1 million); “Bridges to Babylon” ($116.5 million); “Zip Code” ($109.7 million); and “50 & Counting…” ($109.1 million) as the highest-grossing concert tours in North America.

Europe is the second highest-grossing region with $1.143 billion from 18.3 million tickets sold in 793 shows, making $1.441 million and 23,075 tickets sold per concert. “No Filter” (2017-21) alone earned $237.8 million from 1.506 million tickets sold in 28 shows, making 20.80% of the total revenue in the region.

“A Bigger Bang” (2005-07) was the first concert tour in history to surpass $200 million in ticket sales in the European continent. On June 22, 2018 the band earned their highest-grossing concert in the region with $12.113 million from 67,295 tickets sold at Olympiastadion in Berlin.

On June 30, 2018 The Rolling Stones reached $1 billion earned in European ticket sales with the concert played at Mercedes-Benz Arena in Stuttgart as part of the “No Filter” (2017-21). It earned a total of $8.786 million from 43,291 tickets sold and pushed the lifetime number to $1.005 billion.

“No Filter” ($237.8 million) is followed by “A Bigger Bang” ($218.3 million); “Licks” ($128.4 million); “50 & Counting…” ($109.8 million); “Voodoo Lounge” ($104.7 million); “Bridges to Babylon” ($96.4 million); and “Steel Wheels” ($60.7 million) as the highest-grossing concert tours in Europe.

Asia is the third highest-grossing region with $167.4 million from 1.685 million tickets sold in 53 shows, making $3.158 million and 31,795 tickets sold per concert. “50 & Counting…” (2012-14) alone earned $49.9 million from 252,211 tickets sold in 8 shows, making 29.81% of the total revenue in the region.

The most successful concerts played in the continent were performed at the Tokyo Dome in Tokyo. On Feb. 26-Mar. 6, 2014 the band earned $9.316 million from 49,164 tickets sold each night, bringing a total of $27.9 million from 147,493 tickets sold in 3 shows at the venue alone.

“50 & Counting…” ($49.9 million) is followed by “Licks” ($34.5 million); “Voodoo Lounge” ($31.8 million); “A Bigger Bang” ($19.2 million); “Steel Wheels” ($16.6 million); and “Bridges to Babylon” ($15.3 million) as the highest-grossing concert tours in Asia.

Latin America is the fourth highest-grossing region with $164.8 million from 2.267 million tickets sold in 42 shows, making $3.924 million and 53,984 tickets sold per concert. “Olé” (2016) alone earned $83.9 million from 729,292 tickets sold in 13 shows, making 50.91% of the total revenue in the region.

The North America region represents 47.34% of the lifetime revenue, followed by North America (38.26%); Asia (5.60%); Latin America (5.52%); Ocenia (3.13%) and Africa (0.15%).


The Rolling Stones | MarketsBox Office
United States
North America
$1,304,694,242
18,200,297
668 shows
United Kingdom + Ireland
Europe
$261,109,829
3,908,895
410 shows
Germany
Europe
$260,970,112
4,394,949
111 shows
Japan
Asia
$129,927,949
1,457,928
39 shows
Canada
North America
$109,659,884
1,942,716
43 shows
France
Europe
$108,253,733
1,618,324
48 shows
Netherlands
Europe
$89,280,242
1,695,777
39 shows
Australia
Oceania
$74,405,871
823,354
72 shows
Spain
Europe
$71,496,880
1,277,231
24 shows
Argentina
Latin America
$58,687,973
912,186
15 shows
Switzerland
Europe
$50,640,772
540,071
15 shows
Austria
Europe
$48,809,836
677,166
16 shows
Sweden
Europe
$41,393,505
693,803
29 shows
Italy
Europe
$40,396,346
726,135
23 shows
Mexico
Latin America
$37,116,215
488,429
10 shows
Brazil
Latin America
$35,725,547
593,676
11 shows
Denmark
Europe
$35,599,103
411,057
22 shows
Belgium
Europe
$25,029,314
384,193
12 shows
Czech Republic
Europe
$24,044,057
474,992
6 shows
New Zealand
Oceania
$19,169,463
278,674
20 shows
Norway
Europe
$17,940,282
226,417
7 shows
Poland
Europe
$13,353,956
144,153
5 shows
Finland
Europe
$12,217,966
215,043
5 shows
Portugal
Europe
$9,743,394
253,033
5 shows
Israel
Asia
$8,276,709
48,167
1 show
Peru
Latin America
$8,095,011
47,119
1 show
Uruguay
Latin America
$7,596,103
61,445
1 show
Chile
Latin America
$7,546,920
108,357
2 shows
Singapore
Asia
$7,361,980
24,536
5 shows
Colombia
Latin America
$6,905,869
40,785
1 show
Arab Emirates
Asia
$6,496,663
30,246
1 show
Russia
Europe
$5,077,038
85,304
2 shows
Hungary
Europe
$4,898,503
86,598
2 shows
India
Asia
$4,675,000
55,000
2 shows
Hong Kong
Asia
$4,500,000
40,000
2 shows
Greece
Europe
$3,930,000
96,049
2 shows
Montenegro
Europe
$3,639,833
40,000
1 show
Puerto Rico
Latin America
$3,122,443
15,320
1 show
Macau
Asia
$3,079,875
10,000
1 show
China
Asia
$3,069,557
19,262
2 shows
Luxembourg
Europe
$2,936,166
58,634
1 show
Romania
Europe
$2,534,900
59,424
1 show
Croatia
Europe
$2,420,886
86,755
3 shows
Serbia
Europe
$1,860,640
35,000
1 show
Estonia
Europe
$1,134,161
28,152
1 show
Turkey
Europe
$642,999
14,873
1 show

Markets:

The Rolling Stones has performed in a total of 46 markets globally. From United States to Argentina, the top 10 markets earned $2.468 billion from 36.232 million tickets sold combined, making 82.62% and 83.13% of the lifetime grosses and tickets sold respectively.

United States is the most successful market with $1.305 billion from 18.199 million tickets sold in 668 shows, making $1.954 million and 27,244 tickets sold per concert. It represents a total of 42.91% and 91.46% of the lifetime revenue and North American numbers respectively.

On March 14, 2006 the band performed their most expensive concert to date with $8.625 million from 5,800 tickets sold at the Radio City Music Hall in New York City, bringing an average of $1.487 dollars paid for each ticket sold.

On June 21, 2019 The Rolling Stones reached $1 billion in ticket sales in the United States with the concert played at Soldier Field in Chicago. The two-day concert earned $21.742 million from 98,228 tickets sold and pushed the lifetime number to $1.018 billion.

United Kingdom + Ireland are the most successful European market and second overall with $261.1 million from 3.909 million tickets sold in 410 shows, making $612,000 from 9,534 tickets sold each concert. “No Filter” (2017-21) is the most successful tour in the market with $70.3 million in 9 shows.

“No Filter” ($70.3 million) is followed by “A Bigger Bang” ($49.9 million); “50 & Counting…” ($39.8 million); “Sixty” ($29.4 million); “Licks” ($22.2 million); “Steel Whels” ($16.3 million); “No Security” ($10.8 million); and “Voodoo Lounge” ($10.7 million) as the most successful tours in Europe.

Germany is the second most successful European market and third overall with $261 million from 4.395 million tickets sold in 111 shows, making $2.351 million from 39,594 tickets sold each concert. It represents a total of 22.83% of the entire European revenue.

“No Filter” ($53.1 million) is the most successful tour in the country, followed by “Bridges to Babylon” ($39.1 million); “A Bigger Bang” ($33.3 million); “Voodoo Lounge” ($33.2 million); “Licks” ($33.1 million); Sixty ($24.5 million); “Steel Whels” ($15.2 million); and “50 & Counting…” ($13.2 million).

Japan is the most successful Asian market and fourth overall with $129.9 million from 1.458 million tickets sold in 39 shows, making $3.331 million from 37,383 tickets sold each concert. It represents a total of 77.63% of the entire revenue in Asia.

“Voodoo Lounge” ($31.8 million) is the most successful tour in the country, followed by “50 & Counting…” ($27.9 million); “Licks” ($20.2 million); “A Bigger Bang” ($18.1 million); “Steel Whels” ($16.6 million); and “Bridges to Babylon” ($15.3 million).

Canada is the fifth most successful market with $109.7 million from 1.943 million tickets sold in 43 shows, making $2.550 million revenue from 45,179 tickets sold each concert. It represents a total of 4.01% of the entire lifetime revenue.

The Tokyo Dome in Tokyo is the highest-grossing venue with $102.5 million from 1.177 million tickets sold in 28 shows, earning an average of $3.661 million and 42,035 tickets sold each concert. The band is the highest-grossing western artists in the venue’s history.

The concert at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas (2021) is the highest-grossing concert with $14.805 million, followed by Broncos Stadium in Denver ($13.494 million; 2019); Rose Bowl in Pasadena ($13.113 million; 2019); MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford ($12.755 million; 2019); and Olympiastadion in Berlin ($12.113 million; 2018).

The concert at Strahov Stadium in Prague (1995) is the most-attended concert with 126,742 tickets sold, followed by Strahov Stadium in Prague (107,000 tickets; 1990); Red Bull Ring in Spielberg (95,004 tickets; 2017); Zeppelinfeld in Nuremberg (91,590 tickets; 1998); and John F. Kennedy Stadium in Philadelphia (90,782 tickets; 1981).


The Rolling Stones | Year by YearBox Office
2022$121,326,763
712,541
14 shows
2021$130,906,735
578,203
14 shows
Total (2020-2029)Revenue: TBA
Tickets Sold: TBA
Shows: TBA
2019$177,806,765
784,452
16 shows
2018$117,844,610
750,914
14 shows
2017$119,957,689
755,345
14 shows
2016$90,941,371
743,425
14 shows
2015$109,714,026
628,733
14 shows
2014$165,194,563
862,900
25 shows
2013$110,182,004
383,296
20 shows
2012$38,687,010
73,702
5 shows
Total (2010-2019)Revenue: $930,328,038
Tickets Sold: 4,982,767
Shows: 122
2007$111,857,779
1,063,037
29 shows
2006$284,358,448
2,408,110
69 shows
2005$162,039,297
1,209,429
42 shows
2003$211,634,172
2,733,652
79 shows
2002$87,886,058
737,293
34 shows
Total (2000-2009)Revenue: $857,775,754
Tickets Sold: 8,151,521
Shows: 253
1999$89,333,310
1,107,187
44 shows
1998$161,420,101
3,065,613
69 shows
1997$89,385,690
1,511,954
33 shows
1995$202,679,087
3,927,883
70 shows
1994$122,110,551
2,622,923
60 shows
1990$77,260,690
2,958,616
55 shows
Total (1990-1999)Revenue: $742,189,429
Tickets Sold: 15,194,176
Shows: 331
1989$98,264,156
3,253,563
60 shows
1982$28,348,125
1,837,500
32 shows
1981$33,204,882
2,081,336
50 shows
Total (1980-1989)Revenue: $159,817,163
Tickets Sold: 7,172,399
Shows: 142
1978$8,848,771
743,876
25 shows
1976$5,486,925
517,950
41 shows
1975$11,185,230
1,144,129
46 shows
1973$3,625,504
565,552
56 shows
1972$4,374,735
687,190
51 shows
1971$232,392
40,416
18 shows
1970$1,283,751
282,143
23 shows
Total (1970-1979)Revenue: $35,037,308
Tickets Sold: 3,981,256
Shows: 260
1969$1,845,728
336,228
26 shows
1967$882,492
207,645
28 shows
1966$2,143,077
488,580
61 shows
1965$3,632,677
1,065,822
207 shows
1964$1,853,850
648,300
205 shows
1963$159,680
63,872
30 shows
Total (1960-1969)Revenue: $10,517,504
Tickets Sold: 2,810,447
Shows: 557

Year by Year:

According to reported dates performed in 2021, “No Filter” earned $130.9 million from 578,000 tickets sold in 14 shows, earning an average of $9.351 million from 41,300 tickets sold each concert. The Rolling Stones ranked at #2 highest-grossing touring artist on the 2021 Year End charts.

2006 was the highest-grossing calendar-year on the band’s career. It earned a total of $284.4 million from 2.408 million tickets sold in 69 shows, with an average of $4.121 million from 34,900 tickets sold per concert. The top report was played at Twickenham Stadium in London with $15.491 million gross.

In total, the band has 14 calendar-years grossing over $100 million, including 3 with over $200 million. In 1995, Stones became the first artists in history to surpass $200 million in ticket sales in a single calendar-year with $202.7 million from 3.928 million tickets sold as part of the “Voodoo Lounge”.

The 2010s decade earned $930.3 million from 4.983 million tickets sold in 122 shows, earning $7.626 million and 40,842 tickets sold each concert. A total of 19.11% of the revenue comes from 2019 with $177.8 million earned in 16 shows. Stones ranked at #4 highest-grossing artists of the decade.

The 2000s decade earned $857.8 million from 8.152 million tickets sold in 253 shows, earning $3.390 million and 32,219 tickets sold each concert. A total of 33.15% of the revenue comes from 2006 with $284.4 million earned in 69 shows. Stones ranked at #2 highest-grossing artists of the decade.

The 1990s decade earned $742.2 million from 15.194 million tickets sold in 331 shows, earning $2.242 million and 45,904 tickets sold each concert. A total of 27.31% of the revenue comes from 1995 with $202.7 million earned in 70 shows. Stones ranked at #1 highest-grossing artists of the decade.

The 1980s decade earned $159.8 million from 7.172 million tickets sold in 142 shows, earning $1.125 million and 50,510 tickets sold each concert. A total of 61.49% of the revenue comes from 1989 with $98.3 million earned in 60 shows. Stones ranked at #1 highest-grossing artists of the decade.

The overall averages from The Rolling Stones’ yearly numbers: $80.8 million revenue; 1.178 million tickets sold; and 46 shows performed per year in activity.


The overall averages from The Rolling Stones’ yearly numbers: $80.8 million revenue; 1.178 million tickets sold; and 46 shows performed per year in activity.

The Rolling Stones | Adjusted Ticket SalesRevenue (2020)
Sixty (2022)$121.33 million
No Filter (2017-2019)$559.03 million
Olé (2016)$90.46 million
Zip Code (2015)$119.80 million
50 & Counting… (2012-2014)$346.61 million
A Bigger Bang (2005-2007)$719.42 million
Licks (2002-2003)$424.11 million
No Security (1999)$138.77 million
Bridges to Babylon (1997-1998)$400.44 million
Voodoo Lounge (1994-1995)$557.45 million
Steel Wheels (1989-1990)$358.08 million
Tattoo You (1981-1982)$170.56 million
Some Girls (1978)$35.13 million
Black & Blue (1976)$24.97 million
Tour of the Americas (1975)$53.83 million
Live 1973 (1973)$21.16 million
Exile on Main Street (1972)$27.06 million
UK ’71 (1971)$1.47 million
Europe ’70 (1970)$8.54 million
Live 1969 (1969)$13.05 million
Live in Europe (1967)$6.82 million
Live 1966 (1966)$17.09 million
Live 1965 (1965)$29.82 million
Live 1964 (1964)$15.45 million
UK ’63 (1963)$1.35 million
Orphan$7.60 million
TotalRevenue: $4.269 billion
Gain: $1.282 billion
Price: $96.76

Adjusted Ticket Sales (ATS):

The twenty six concert tours and headlining performances of The Rolling Stones total $4.269 billion from 43.583 million tickets sold in adjusted ticket sales. This total is up by $1.282 billion added to the original number and the overall average price is now up by 46.77%, based on 2020 dollar.

The “A Bigger Bang” (2005-07) remains as their most successful concert tour with a box office now at $719.4 million in adjusted ticket sales, pushing the average revenue to $5.139 million for each concert. And the lifetime average revenue is now at $2.522 million.

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