As we wrap up 2024, many artists have toured the world while performing their hit songs. From chart-topping pop sensations to rock icons, 2024 promised to deliver some incredible faces on the global stage. In this article, we will showcase the top music tours of this year.
“The Eras Tour”: Taylor Swift
After its record-breaking success in 2023, Taylor Swift’s “The Eras Tour” is known for its hit-song setlist and incredible stage designs. With a whopping three-hour-long performance, “The Eras Tour” promises to be an unforgettable experience for fans new and old. Taylor Swift’s “The Eras Tour” is not only one of the most anticipated tours of 2024, but it’s also shaping up to be one of the highest-grossing tours of all time. It grossed over $1 billion in ticket sales, and continues to break records as Swift becomes the first female artist to headline a one one billion-dollar tour. The setlist, a journey through her ten studio albums (or what she likes to call eras), includes over forty songs, making it a truly “worth it” experience for fans. The tour has been expanded in areas like Europe, Asia, and Oceania. “The Eras Tour” is expected to continue its reign as one of the most iconic music events of the decade.
“Short n’ Sweet Tour”: Sabrina Carpenter
Sabrina Carpenter kicked off her “Short n’ Sweet Tour” this year, performing songs from her buzzing fifth album “Short n’ Sweet.” As a reigning artist , this tour shows her stunning performance costumes, with satirical satirical interludes and fun skits. If you want to dance, laugh, and sing, this tour is for you. The tour is worth approximately 12 million dollars in stage production.
“Hit Me Hard and Soft: The Tour”: Billie Eilish
Billie Eilish’s name has been heard often in the touring world, as she’s as she’s now entering her third third arena tour named named “Hit Me Hard and Soft: The Tour.” The tour’s shows sold out within minutes of tickets going on sale. In fact, the tour broke the record for most sold-out concerts in a single week, especially in cities like Los Angeles, New York, and London. Billie performed at famous venues such as Madison Square Garden in New York, The Forum in Los Angeles, and the O2 Arena in London
“GUTS World Tour”: Olivia Rodrigo
Olivia Rodrigo’s “GUTS World Tour” is shaping up to be one of the most anticipated events of 2024, following the release of her critically acclaimed sophomore album, “GUTS.” The tour showcases her signature pop-punk sound, with unique and new choreography. Olivia Rodrigo’s first tour, “The Sour Tour,” generated $13 million in revenue. This tour, “GUTS World Tour,” amassed an impressive $186 million. Many fans who couldn’t see Rodrigo on her first tour are now getting to see her in a new light.
“Found Heaven On Tour”: Conan Gray
Conan Gray, an older but still underground pop singer, has reinvented himself into an 80’s punk rocker with his new album and tour “Found Heaven.” With leather bodysuits and 80’s style silhouettes, Gray performs his hit songs “Heather” and “Manic” in venues ranging from Madison Square Garden to even the OVO Arena in Wembley.
As 2024 comes to a close, it’s clear that it it has been a landmark year year for live music, with some of the biggest and most exciting tours in recent memory. With stars like Sabrina Carpenter and Conan Gray reinventing themselves and taking their performances to new heights, fans have been treated to an unforgettable year of live music.
