Weeknd sets male artist tour record with $1.3 billion gross
What's the story
The Weeknd has set a new record for the highest-grossing tour by a male artist with his After Hours Til Dawn stadium tour. The tour, which concluded with a final performance at TM Stadium National in Kuala Lumpur, grossed over $1.3 billion, according to tour promoter Live Nation. This makes it the third-largest touring gross in history, only behind Taylor Swift's Eras Tour and Coldplay's Music of the Spheres.
Tour details
Breaking down the tour by numbers
The After Hours Til Dawn stadium tour kicked off in July 2022 and has since covered an impressive 176 shows across 67 cities, spanning 30 countries and five continents.
The tour has sold over nine million tickets as part of its $1.3 billion gross.
It was initially announced with 11 dates but quickly expanded to include additional shows in various markets, including three nights in Bangkok and four nights in Hong Kong.
Record-breaking earnings
Record-breaking year for The Weeknd
The Weeknd's tour reportedly grossed over $500 million in 2026 alone.
The extensive tour included legs across North America, the UK, Europe, Latin America, Australia, and Asia.
The artist returned for additional runs in nearly every territory, selling more than three million tickets during this time.
Philanthropy
The Weeknd's humanitarian efforts
Throughout the tour, The Weeknd has continued his philanthropic efforts by donating $8.5 million to the XO Humanitarian Fund and Global Citizen.
These donations have supported global hunger relief and access to quality education for children worldwide.
In 2026 alone, $3 million was raised for the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) and Global Citizen.
This year's contributions will support a new campaign focused on breaking down barriers facing women and girls in health, education, and economic opportunity.