Michael Jackson's Immortal Tour Ends After Three Years: The Eighth Highest-Grossing Tour in History
The Michael Jackson Immortal Tour has concluded after three years of performances in cities around the world. The tour closed with $360 million in revenue, earning the title of the eighth highest-grossing tour in history.
The Immortal Tour, created to honor the memory, artistry, and legacy of the King of Pop, opened on October 2, 2011 in Montreal, Canada. The tour came to an end with a performance in Guadalajara, Mexico on August 31, 2014, drawing the curtain on three years of global touring. This final performance marked the end of 501 shows across 157 venues in 28 countries on 4 continents, for a total audience of 3.4 million spectators.
The top 10 highest-grossing tours of all time are as follows:
1. U2 - 360° (2009–11) - $736M
2. The Rolling Stones - A Bigger Bang (2005–07) - $558M
3. Roger Waters - The Wall Live (2010–13) - $459M
4. AC/DC - Black Ice (2008–10) - $441M
5. Madonna - Sticky & Sweet (2008–09) - $408M
6. U2 - Vertigo (2005–07) - $389M
7. The Police - Reunion (2007–08) - $362M
8. Michael Jackson Immortal (2011–14) - $360M
9. Bruce Springsteen - Wrecking Ball (2012–13) - $347M
10. The Rolling Stones - Voodoo Lounge (1994–95) - $320M
Source: eMJey.com / billboard
The Michael Jackson Immortal Tour has concluded after three years of performances in cities around the world. The tour closed with $360 million in revenue, earning the title of the eighth highest-grossing tour in history.
The Immortal Tour, created to honor the memory, artistry, and legacy of the King of Pop, opened on October 2, 2011 in Montreal, Canada. The tour came to an end with a performance in Guadalajara, Mexico on August 31, 2014, drawing the curtain on three years of global touring. This final performance marked the end of 501 shows across 157 venues in 28 countries on 4 continents, for a total audience of 3.4 million spectators.
The top 10 highest-grossing tours of all time are as follows:
1. U2 - 360° (2009–11) - $736M
2. The Rolling Stones - A Bigger Bang (2005–07) - $558M
3. Roger Waters - The Wall Live (2010–13) - $459M
4. AC/DC - Black Ice (2008–10) - $441M
5. Madonna - Sticky & Sweet (2008–09) - $408M
6. U2 - Vertigo (2005–07) - $389M
7. The Police - Reunion (2007–08) - $362M
8. Michael Jackson Immortal (2011–14) - $360M
9. Bruce Springsteen - Wrecking Ball (2012–13) - $347M
10. The Rolling Stones - Voodoo Lounge (1994–95) - $320M
Source: eMJey.com / billboard