Beyoncé's Cowboy Carter Tour Reigns Supreme in July: A Record-Breaking Month for Top-Grossing Artists
Beyoncé continues her reign as the top-grossing artist in July with her Cowboy Carter Tour, grossing $102.3 million and selling 392,000 tickets over eight shows. This marks her third consecutive month at No. 1 on the Boxscore charts, making her one of only two acts to achieve this feat. Beyoncé has now accumulated seven months at the top, tying with other top artists like Bad Bunny, Coldplay, and Elton John. She also becomes the first artist to report a nine-figure gross multiple times, with three months over $100 million in 2023 and now three more in 2025.
Beyoncé's dominance extends to the Top Boxscores, where her four-night stint at Atlanta's Mercedes-Benz Stadium brought in $55.4 million and sold 206,000 tickets. This performance follows her successful shows in Los Angeles, New York, and London, solidifying her status as the highest-grossing R&B artist and Black artist in history. The Cowboy Carter Tour has now earned $407.6 million and sold 1.6 million tickets over 32 shows, setting numerous records for gross, attendance, and sold-out shows.
The Weeknd follows closely behind Beyoncé at No. 2 on the Boxscore charts, earning $89.6 million from 604,000 tickets sold in July. His tour, After Hours til Dawn Tour, has brought in $635.5 million and sold 5.1 million tickets since its launch in 2022, surpassing other R&B tours in history. Imagine Dragons also make a strong showing in July, ranking at No. 3 on Top Tours with $86.3 million and selling 757,000 tickets across 14 dates. Their Loom World Tour grossed $239 million and sold 2.2 million tickets over the course of a year.
K-pop artists like Stray Kids, Jin, ATEEZ, and ENHYPEN also make appearances in the top 10, showcasing the global reach and popularity of the genre. Madison Square Garden takes the top spot on the Top Venues chart, earning $26.4 million from 16 shows in July. The venue hosted a variety of artists, including Gracie Abrams, Matt Rife, Chris Stapleton, and Tyler, The Creator, solidifying its status as a premier entertainment destination.
In conclusion, July was a month of stellar performances and record-breaking tours, with Beyoncé, The Weeknd, Imagine Dragons, and K-pop artists leading the way in ticket sales and gross earnings. The music industry continues to thrive as artists captivate audiences around the world with their talent and creativity.