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 Stones | Box 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 |
Total | Revenue: $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 | Regions | Box 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 | Markets | Box 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 Year | Box 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 Sales | Revenue (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 |
Total | Revenue: $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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