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Friday, Nov 07, 2025

Taylor Swift's Eras Tour Sets Record as Top-Grossing Music Tour

Launched in March and set to wrap up in December 2024, Swift's ambitious world tour will comprise 151 shows.

According to Pollstar, it has already netted $1.04 billion, eclipsing Elton John's Farewell Tour which earned $939 million.

Swift’s performances, offering a journey through each phase of her career, last over three and a half hours and feature a 44-song setlist divided into ten sections.

The tour's impact is as immense as its earnings, with significant contributions to local economies.

It's reported to gross an average of $17 million per show, with each concert drawing about 72,000 fans, at an average ticket price of $238.

Her popularity has even led to some concerts registering as seismic events.

Moreover, the U.S. Federal Reserve acknowledged the tour's economic influence, particularly citing a surge in Philadelphia's hotel bookings coinciding with Swift's shows in the city.

Additionally, amidst this monumental success, Time Magazine honored Taylor Swift as 'Person of the Year', praising her as the architect and inspiration of her journey, noting her influence and support for the voiceless and underrated, especially women.
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