The list is presented as a historical snapshot of touring dynamics, not a forward forecast.

The analysis suggests the residency model could shape future touring as audiences respond to marquee-event formats rather than traditional, wide tours.

Coldplay leads Pollstar’s 25 Most Popular Touring Artists of the Millennium with about 24.8 million tickets sold across 731 shows since 2001, generating roughly $2.49 billion in gross revenue.

Taylor Swift is the sole woman in the top 10, with Pink, Beyoncé, Madonna, and Swift highlighted among the top 25 for strong female representation while Swift herself doesn’t crack the top 10.

Media coverage notes ongoing intrigue around related developments, including unreleased Beyoncé material reported stolen in Atlanta and speculation about an Act III rock album tied to Levi’s ads.

Pollstar and Oak View Group context is provided to frame the industry scope and the events tied to Pollstar’s reporting.

ABC Audio provides the summary of Pollstar data, with the article noting copyright and sourcing from ABC Audio.

There were notable live moments, including Destiny’s Child reunions and high-profile guest appearances during Beyoncé’s tours, which fed into the overall narrative of live-show vitality.

Maria Sherman authored the piece from New York, with the Washington Post serving as the broader entertainment context.

NME is cited as the source for these rankings and related coverage.

The article notes that no classic rock act appears in the all-genre top 10 due to scheduling and aging of the genre.

The piece places the rankings within broader live-entertainment trends, referencing benchmarks like Swift’s Eras Tour and The Weeknd’s touring milestones.