The Weeknd’s “After Hours Til Dawn” Tour Becomes Top-Earning Solo Male Artist Tour
The engagement has topped $1 billion USD and sold over 7.5 million tickets.
Summary
- The Weeknd’s “After Hours Til Dawn Tour” surpassed one billion dollars in gross revenue
- This makes it the top-earning solo male artist tour in history, selling over 7.5 million tickets across 153 shows
- The Weeknd also donated over $8.5 million USD to the XO Humanitarian Fund and Global Citizen
The Weeknd has made history with his “After Hours Til Dawn Tour.” The massive stadium run has officially surpassed a billion dollars in gross revenue, securing its place as the top-earning tour by a solo male artist in history. Following the recent ticket sales for his 2026 legs across Mexico, Brazil, Europe, and the UK, the tour has sold over 7.5 million tickets across 153 shows.
Since launching in 2022, the tour has traveled through North America, Europe, the UK, Latin America, and Australia. Beyond its significant commercial success, the tour has also delivered a substantial global impact through philanthropy. The Weeknd has donated more than $8.5 million USD to the XO Humanitarian Fund and Global Citizen to date.
The 2025 North American stadium leg alone featured over 40 sold-out shows, setting attendance records for an R&B male artist in cities like Boston, Denver, and Orlando, and breaking multiple venue records across the U.S. and Canada. Specifically, he became the top-grossing Black male artist in the history of venues in New York, Houston, and Seattle, among others. The tour will continue into 2026 with more than 40 added dates, kicking off in Mexico City in April.
