BTS Tops Boxscore Charts with Record-Breaking May Touring Success
In April, BTS made a triumphant return to the Boxscore charts, claiming the top spot on the Top Tours chart with earnings exceeding $75 million. Their success continued in May, where they maintained their lead and set new records. BTS grossed $127.8 million and sold 641,000 tickets over 12 shows in May, making it the highest-grossing and best-selling touring act of the month. This achievement marked the biggest monthly gross by a group since the chart's inception in 2019, surpassing The Rolling Stones' record by 35%.
This is BTS' fourth time at No. 1 on the Top Tours chart, with previous top rankings in May 2019, April 2022, and April 2026. Their May performance was their most significant yet, with a monthly gross of $127.8 million, ranking as the fifth biggest monthly gross in the chart's history. The group's Arirang World Tour saw a 68% increase in monthly gross and a 54% surge in attendance from April to May, with a schedule exclusively in North America for May.
BTS' tour hit a peak in Las Vegas, where they sold 246,000 tickets and earned $49.5 million at Allegiant Stadium. This success in Las Vegas was also seen in April 2022, where they topped the charts with $35 million from four shows. The group's May routing included shows in Stanford Stadium, Estadio GNP Seguros, and Sun Bowl, further solidifying their dominance on the Boxscore charts.
Since the kickoff of the Arirang World Tour, BTS has grossed $204 million and sold 1.1 million tickets. With more shows scheduled for 2026, the tour is on track to become the group's most successful yet, nearing the revenue of the Love Yourself World Tour. BTS' career Boxscore earnings have now surpassed $500 million, with a total of 3.3 million tickets sold from 87 reported shows.
Metallica, on the other hand, secured the second spot on the Top Tours chart in May, grossing $72.6 million from 506,000 tickets sold across Europe. The band's M72 World Tour has generated over $564.5 million and sold 4.7 million tickets since its launch in April 2023. Metallica's success in May included shows in Athens, Berlin, Bucharest, Chorzow, Frankfurt, and Zurich, with standout performances in Chorzow and Frankfurt.
Bad Bunny follows closely behind Metallica with the third highest-grossing tour of May. The Debí Tirar Más Fotos World Tour resumed in Europe, with double-header shows in Barcelona, Lisbon, and Madrid. Bad Bunny's tour extended into June, grossing $96.1 million from 623,000 tickets between May 30 and June 15. The tour has now grossed $360 million and sold 2.4 million tickets, making it the highest-grossing tour without any U.S. shows.
Bruce Springsteen & The E Street Band ranked fourth in May with $50.8 million from 10 shows as part of the Land of Hope and Dreams American Tour. The tour's overall haul reached $92.1 million and sold 355,000 tickets. No Doubt made a monthly Boxscore debut, rounding out the top five with 12 shows at Las Vegas' Sphere, grossing $41.9 million and selling 192,000 tickets.
In conclusion, BTS continues to dominate the Boxscore charts, setting new records and achieving remarkable success with their Arirang World Tour. Their May performances solidified their position as one of the top touring acts globally, with Metallica, Bad Bunny, Bruce Springsteen & The E Street Band, and No Doubt also making significant impacts on the charts in May.