Neither Beyoncé Nor Karol G: This Is the Female Artist Behind One of 2024’s Highest-Grossing Tours

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Pink has wrapped up her Summer Carnival tour with record-breaking numbers, achieving something beyond the reach of other music icons like Beyoncé or Karol G. Only Taylor Swift has managed to surpass the figures left in the wake of the iconic artist’s tour.

The ‘So What’ singer has concluded her live performances, leaving behind staggering numbers that have catapulted her to second place in the ranking of the most profitable tours in history. Over the course of 128 concerts held in a year and a half, the tour grossed an astonishing $693.8 million, surpassing Beyoncé’s Renaissance World Tour, which had earned $580 million the previous year.

The Summer Carnival tour began on June 7, 2023, at the University of Bolton Stadium in Bolton, England, and concluded on November 18, 2024, at the Camping World Stadium in Orlando, United States. During this time, Pink performed at three major European festivals—Pinkpop Festival, Werchter Boutique, and BST Hyde Park—further solidifying her presence on the global stage.

Throughout the tour, Pink sold nearly five million tickets, with an average of 43,000 attendees per concert. The average revenue per show was approximately $5.5 million, reflecting her immense appeal and drawing power. In October 2024 alone, the diva generated $44.2 million from just nine concerts, making her the highest-grossing performer that month.

For instance, her shows in Townsville, Australia, sold out in just 16 minutes, injecting nearly $20 million into the local economy. This type of economic impact was replicated across multiple cities during the tour, showcasing the financial power of major music events.

Compared to other leading music stars, Pink outperformed names like Travis Scott, Post Malone, Sabrina Carpenter, The Weeknd, Olivia Rodrigo, and Coldplay in monthly revenues. Only Taylor Swift’s The Eras Tour managed to surpass these achievements.

Not everything went smoothly during the tour. Pink faced several health issues that forced her to cancel some performances, including one at Stadion Wankdorf in Bern, Switzerland. She communicated with her fans via Instagram, explaining that after consulting her doctor, she was unable to proceed with the show due to health concerns.

“I am so sorry to have to cancel my show in Bern this Wednesday. I do everything I can to ensure I can perform for you every night, but after consulting with my doctor and exploring all available options, I’ve been advised that I can’t continue with the show tomorrow. I was looking forward to being with you, creating memories, and sharing our show with you, and I am so disappointed that we have to cancel. All tickets will be refunded; please visit @takk_ab_entertainment for more information. Sending love and health to everyone, and I truly hope to see you again soon. Pink xoxo,” she posted on social media.