The highest-attended single artist’s concerts

April 1, 2023

Some of the most popular solo artists made millions of dollars from their concerts. Let’s take a look at the highest-attended single artist’s concerts.

Ceca - Belgrade (150,000)

Ceca, a Serbian pop-folk singer, performed a concert in Belgrade, Serbia, on June 28, 2013, at the Ušće Park. The concert was part of her “Poziv” tour, which was in support of her album of the same name. The setlist included many of Ceca’s greatest hits, such as “Crveno,” “Nagovori,” and “Pustite me da ga vidim.” The Belgrade concert was praised for Ceca’s powerful vocals and for the high-energy performance.

Bruce Springsteen - Berlin (160,000)

Bruce Springsteen performed a concert in Berlin, Germany, on July 19, 1988, as part of his “Tunnel of Love Express” tour. The concert was held at the Radrennbahn Weißensee, a cycling stadium. The setlist included many of Springsteen’s greatest hits, including “Born to Run,” “Thunder Road,” and “Dancing in the Dark,” as well as several songs from his then-new album, “Tunnel of Love.”

Luciano Ligabue - Reggio Emilia (165,264)

Luciano Ligabue performed a concert in Reggio Emilia, Italy, on September 10, 2005, at the Campovolo venue, an open-air concert arena in the city. The concert was part of his “Nome e Cognome Tour,” which was in support of his album “Nome e Cognome.” The Reggio Emilia concert was praised for Ligabue’s energetic performance and for the impressive stage design and special effects.

Frank Sinatra - Rio de Janeiro (175,000)

Frank Sinatra performed in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, on January 26, 1980, as part of his “The Main Event” tour. The concert was notable for Sinatra’s smooth vocals and dynamic stage presence, which captivated the Brazilian audience.

Tina Turner - Rio de Janeiro (180,000)

Tina Turner performed in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil as part of her “Break Every Rule World Tour” on January 16, 1988. The concert was held at the Maracanã Stadium. The concert was notable for Turner’s high-energy performance and for her iconic dance moves.

Paul McCartney - Rio de Janeiro (184,000)

Paul McCartney performed in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil as part of his “The Paul McCartney World Tour” on April 20, 1990. The concert was held at the Maracanã Stadium. The event was widely praised for its organization and safety, and it helped to establish McCartney’s reputation as a solo artist and cement his status as one of the greatest musicians of all time.

Glay - Chiba (200,000)

The Glay concert in Chiba, Japan, on July 31, 1999, was a landmark moment in the history of Japanese rock music. The concert was held at the Makuhari Messe Convention Center. The success of the Chiba concert also inspired other Japanese musicians to attempt large-scale events, and it paved the way for other iconic concerts, such as X Japan’s “The Last Live” concert in 1997 and L’Arc-en-Ciel’s “Shibuya Seven Days” concerts in 2003.

Bijelo Dugme - Belgrade (220,000)

The Bijelo Dugme concert in Belgrade, Serbia, on July 14, 1979, is considered one of the most iconic concerts in the history of Yugoslav rock music. The concert was held at the JNA Stadium, and is one of the largest concerts in Yugoslav history. Bijelo Dugme was a popular rock band from Sarajevo, Bosnia, and the Belgrade concert was part of their “Bitanga i Princeza” tour.

Vasco Rossi - Modena (220,000)

The Vasco Rossi concert in Modena, Italy, on July 1, 2017, was one of the largest concerts in Italian history. The concert was part of Vasco Rossi’s “Modena Park” tour, which celebrated his 40th year in the music industry. Rossi is one of Italy’s most popular rock musicians and has a devoted fan base that spans generations.

Indio Solari - Olavarría (500,000)

The Indio Solari concert that took place in Olavarría, Argentina, on March 11, 2017, was marred by tragedy. The actual number of attendees far exceeded the capacity of the venue, which was only able to accommodate around 200,000 people. This overcrowding, combined with poor organization and security, contributed to the tragic incident that occurred during the concert.