Coldplay crowned best-selling artist of 21st century
The British band are flanked by U2 and Ed Sheeran in terms of ticket sales from 2001-2025, finds a new report
News By Hanna Ellington | 8 December 2025
Coldplay, U2, and Ed Sheeran lead the most popular touring artists of the 21st century, according to a new report from Pollstar. Pollstar‘s findings are based on worldwide ticket sales reported to the platform from 2001 through the end of 2025.
Coldplay, U2, and Ed Sheeran lead the most popular touring artists of the 21st century, according to a new report from Pollstar.
Pollstar‘s findings are based on worldwide ticket sales reported to the platform from 2001 through the end of 2025. Collectively, the top 25 artists sold more than 340 million tickets over the past 25 years, generating around $36 billion (€31bn).
Dave Matthews Band and Taylor Swift round out the list’s top five, followed by Bruce Springsteen & The E Street Band (6), Kenny Chesney (7), Metallica (8), Bon…
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