17-06-2025
Coldplay are named highest-earning act from live shows this year as their eye-watering revenue is revealed
Coldplay have topped the list of artist earnings from live concerts this year.
The band has reportedly made an eye-watering £100million so far this year from their Spheres Wordld Tour, which has pulled in £4.8million per show.
They are considerably ahead of second place Shakira who has made £85million so far from her live performances.
In third place are Kendrick Lamar and Sza who have made £73.91million while The Eages are in fourth with £68.82million.
South Korea 's Seventeen aren't far behind with £68.45million while the Trans-Siberian Orchestra made £50.55million.
Coming in seventh place was Tyler, The Creator with £49.5millon while rock band Dead & Company made £45.6million.
Rounding out the top 10 were South Korean rapper j-hope with £44.19million and Beyonce who made £44.04million.
When it comes to British and Irish acts earnings from this year, Sir Paul McCartney came in second after Coldplay with £23.23million.
This is considerably lower than Coldplay who have been playing stadiums while Paul has been doing concert runs.
Iron Maiden have made £20.1million while the top five is rounded out by Dua Lipa with £15.4million and Charli XCX with £13.8million.
The Script have also made £13.8million while Simply Red has banked a cool £10million in the first half of 2025.
Rod Stewart has made £9.2million while Sam Fender has made £8.79million. The top ten was completed by Sting with Billy Joel who have made £6million.
The figures were compiled by music analytics firm Pollstar who looked at gig revenue between November 14 to May 14.
It said: 'The mid-year chart highlights a healthy live market, with its top three tours each grossing more thna $100million well before the busiest gig season.
'Average revenue per show jumped 24.9% and ticket sales 32.1%.'
Gig prices fell from an average of £93,54 to £88.43 this year.
Highest-earning live performers
WORLDWIDE
1. Coldplay £100.9million
2. Shakira £85million
3. Kendrick Lamar and SZA 73.91million
4. The Eagles £68.82million
5. Seventeen £8.45million
6. Trans-Siberian Orchestera £50million
7. Tyler, The Creator £49.5million
8. Dead & Company £45.6million
9. j-hope £44.19million
10. Beyonce £44.04million
BRITISH AND IRISH ACTS
1. Coldplay £100.9million
2. Sir Paul McCartney £23.23million
3. Iron Maiden £20.1million
4. Dua Lipa £15.4million
5. Charli XCX £13.82million
6. The Script £13.811million
7. Simply Red £10.02million
8. Rod Stewart £9.2million
9. Sam Fender £8.79million
10. Sting with Billy Joel £6million
