The Weeknd's After Hours Til Dawn tour has grossed over $1 billion, making it the highest-earning tour by a male solo artist in history. Live Nation announced the milestone following the sale of tickets for 2026 dates. The tour, which began in 2022, has sold more than 7.5 million tickets worldwide.
The Weeknd's After Hours Til Dawn tour, launched in 2022, has achieved a historic milestone by surpassing $1 billion in gross sales, as revealed by Live Nation. This marks it as the top-grossing tour by a male solo artist ever. The announcement comes after the recent sale of tickets for additional 2026 performances in Mexico, Brazil, Europe, and the U.K.
Tour Overview
The tour has spanned multiple regions, including two legs in North America, as well as Europe, the U.K., Latin America, and Australia. Over 7.5 million tickets have been sold across these venues, highlighting the artist's massive global appeal. The next leg is set to begin on April 20, 2026.
A notable challenge occurred in September 2022 during a show at Los Angeles' SoFi Stadium, where The Weeknd lost his voice mid-performance. He addressed the crowd directly, saying, “This is killing me, I don’t want to stop the show, but I can’t give you the concert I want to give you.” He recovered quickly and continued the tour without further interruptions.
Charitable Impact
The Weeknd is directing tour proceeds toward humanitarian causes. Partnerships with Global Citizen via the FIFA Global Citizen Education Fund and the United Nations World Food Programme support the XO Humanitarian Fund. Specifically, €1 from each European ticket, £1 from U.K. sales, and the $1 equivalent from Mexico and Brazil will be donated to these organizations.
Omar Al-joulani, Live Nation’s president of touring, praised the achievement in a statement: “The Weeknd continues to redefine what it means to be a global touring artist. Crossing the billion-dollar mark is a testament to his staying power and the incredible demand for his live show.” This success underscores The Weeknd's enduring influence in the music industry.