The Weeknd has officially made music history with his After Hours Til Dawn tour becoming the highest-grossing tour ever by a male solo artist. The global stadium run, which began in 2022, has now surpassed the one-billion-dollar mark in total revenue. Live Nation confirmed the milestone alongside newly added 2026 dates across Mexico, Brazil, Europe, and the U.K. The tour has sold more than 7.5 million tickets globally, reflecting unprecedented demand over multiple continents. This achievement places The Weeknd among the elite ranks of billion-dollar touring acts.
Ticket Sales and Financial Milestone
The Weeknd’s After Hours Til Dawn tour has been a dominant force on the live entertainment landscape for over three years. According to Live Nation, the tour has now grossed more than $1 billion, making it the most successful tour ever by a male solo artist.
The tour has spanned North America, Europe, Latin America, and Australia, drawing consistent stadium-level attendance from 2022 through 2025. The newly announced 2026 extension will bring the show to major cities across Mexico and Brazil before moving to Europe and the U.K.
Live Nation also reported that more than 7.5 million tickets have been sold, reflecting worldwide demand that has only increased as the tour continues. This places The Weeknd in a category previously dominated by artists such as Elton John and Ed Sheeran.
Reactions and Industry Response
Industry analysts describe the achievement as one of the most significant touring milestones of the decade. Variety reported that the tour’s success is not only financial but also philanthropic, thanks to ongoing charitable partnerships.
A spokesperson for Live Nation stated that demand has been “historic, sustained, and global in scale,” noting that every leg of the tour has exceeded initial projections. Executives also credited The Weeknd’s production design, which includes one of the largest traveling LED stages in recent years.
Humanitarian organizations have also highlighted the artist’s contributions. The United Nations World Food Programme and Global Citizen expressed appreciation for The Weeknd’s support through the XO Humanitarian Fund, which benefits from every ticket sold in multiple regions.
What the Record Means
The billion-dollar milestone elevates The Weeknd into a top tier of global touring artists. This achievement strengthens his position as one of the most commercially successful entertainers of the modern era. For the live events industry, the tour demonstrates the sustained demand for stadium-scale pop productions, even across multi-year runs.
The philanthropic component also positions the tour as a blueprint for integrating global charity efforts into large-scale entertainment enterprises. With each ticket contributing to humanitarian causes, the tour extends its influence beyond music and performance.
The milestone may also impact future touring strategies for other major artists, signaling the viability of extended, multi-continent cycles over several years.
Upcoming Tour Dates and Expectations
The Weeknd will resume the After Hours Til Dawn tour in early 2026 with confirmed shows across Mexico City, São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro, London, Manchester, Paris, and Berlin. Additional dates may be announced as demand continues to rise.
Organizers have not reported any major disruptions to the tour so far, and logistical planning for the 2026 run is already underway. While no new album has been announced, touring executives expect continued momentum through the end of the cycle.
