The Weeknd’s “After Hours Til Dawn” Tour earns $1.3 billion
The Weeknd has officially made history with his After Hours Til Dawn Stadium Tour, becoming the highest-grossing male solo touring artist of all time. The global superstar reached another major milestone in his career after concluding the massive four-year tour with more than $1.3 billion in ticket sales.
The accomplishment puts The Weeknd ahead of Elton John, who previously held the record with his Farewell Yellow Brick Road tour. It also further establishes Abel Tesfaye as one of the most successful entertainers in the world.
According to Live Nation, the After Hours Til Dawn Tour sold more than nine million tickets across 176 performances in 67 cities, 30 countries and five continents. The numbers reflect the incredible international demand for The Weeknd’s music and his ability to consistently fill stadiums around the world.
The tour now ranks as the third-highest-grossing concert tour in history, behind Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour and Coldplay’s Music of the Spheres tour. This is another significant accomplishment for The Weeknd, who has spent more than a decade building one of the most recognizable brands in contemporary music.
The Weeknd Officially Concludes After Hours Til Dawn Tour
The Weeknd officially concluded the After Hours Til Dawn Stadium Tour on November 5 in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. The final performance marked the end of an incredible journey that began in July 2022.
Initially, the tour was designed to support his critically acclaimed albums After Hours and Dawn FM. Both projects helped establish a new creative direction for the Toronto superstar, with their atmospheric production, electronic influences and storytelling.
However, following the release of his 2025 album, Hurry Up Tomorrow, the global stadium run continued with additional international dates.
Over the years, the production traveled throughout North America, Europe, the United Kingdom, Latin America, Australia and Asia. The Weeknd repeatedly returned to several markets because of overwhelming ticket demand.
His final Asian leg was particularly successful. The run was initially announced with 11 performances, but that number eventually expanded to 17 shows. The additional dates included multiple sold-out performances in Bangkok and Hong Kong.
The final stretch demonstrated just how much international demand The Weeknd continues to generate. His ability to attract massive audiences across different continents helped make the tour one of the most successful concert productions ever.
The Weeknd Surpasses Elton John’s Touring Record
One of the biggest accomplishments surrounding the After Hours Til Dawn Tour is its position above Elton John’s Farewell Yellow Brick Road tour.
John previously held the record for the highest-grossing tour by a male solo artist. His farewell run generated approximately $939 million in revenue.
However, The Weeknd’s latest achievement takes that record to another level. With more than $1.3 billion in gross ticket sales, he has surpassed John’s total by hundreds of millions of dollars.
The Weeknd also joins an exclusive group of touring artists whose productions have generated more than $1 billion.
Only Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour, which grossed more than $2 billion, and Coldplay’s Music of the Spheres tour, which generated approximately $1.5 billion, rank ahead of his stadium run.
These accomplishments demonstrate the enormous commercial success that artists can achieve through international touring. They also highlight The Weeknd’s ability to maintain a massive global audience throughout an extended touring schedule.
The Weeknd Breaks Records Around the World
Beyond becoming the highest-grossing male solo touring artist, The Weeknd established several additional records throughout the four-year run.
In Toronto, he performed six sold-out shows at Rogers Centre. This established a new venue record for the most performances by a male solo artist on a single tour.
Meanwhile, his seven performances at Los Angeles’ SoFi Stadium established another major milestone. The concerts set records for the most performances and highest gross by a male artist at the venue.
The Weeknd also made history in France. During the 2026 European leg, he became the first artist to sell out six nights at Paris’ Stade de France during a single tour. His performances across France attracted more than 500,000 fans during the summer.
In the United Kingdom, he attracted more than 450,000 fans across seven sold-out stadium performances in 2026.
Hong Kong also became an important destination during the final stretch. The Weeknd performed four sold-out stadium shows there, selling nearly 200,000 tickets. This established him as the highest-selling international male solo touring artist in the market.
These milestones contributed to the tour’s extraordinary final numbers. They also demonstrate how The Weeknd has continued to expand his international reach since becoming one of the biggest names in R&B and pop music.
The Weeknd’s Tour Raises Millions for Charity
While the commercial accomplishments have been impressive, the After Hours Til Dawn Stadium Tour also made a difference through its charitable contributions.
Throughout the tour, The Weeknd raised $8.5 million for the XO Humanitarian Fund and Global Citizen.
The contributions support initiatives focused on global hunger relief, education and opportunities for women and girls.
In 2026 alone, $3 million was raised for the United Nations World Food Programme and Global Citizen. These contributions further demonstrate the importance of using an international platform to support communities facing difficult circumstances.
The Weeknd has also maintained a relationship with the United Nations World Food Programme through his humanitarian work. His involvement has included supporting food assistance efforts in vulnerable communities around the world.
The charitable accomplishments add another dimension to what has already been an unforgettable touring experience.
The Weeknd Celebrates With New Music
The conclusion of the tour also comes during another important period for The Weeknd musically.
On October 31, he surprised fans with the release of his new single, “Hong Kong,” featuring legendary Cantopop singer Faye Wong.
The collaboration arrived after he performed the song live during the opening night of his four-show run at Hong Kong’s Kai Tak Stadium on October 24.
The release also generated impressive results across major Chinese streaming platforms.
On NetEase Cloud Music, “Hong Kong” achieved the biggest first-day debut for a non-Mandarin song in five years across several engagement categories. The Weeknd also became the first international artist in five years to reach No. 1 on the platform’s three major charts on release day.
Meanwhile, the song delivered the biggest debut ever for a Western male artist across multiple engagement categories on QQ Music.
The collaboration gives fans another memorable release from The Weeknd as he closes out this chapter of his career.
The Weeknd Adds Another Historic Achievement to His Career
The Weeknd’s After Hours Til Dawn Stadium Tour will be remembered as one of the biggest accomplishments in modern music history.
From its original launch in 2022 to its final performance in Malaysia, the production consistently attracted millions of fans. Its $1.3 billion gross, more than nine million tickets sold and 176 performances reflect the extraordinary demand for his music worldwide.
The tour also arrived during a particularly successful period for the Toronto-born superstar. His After Hours, Dawn FM and Hurry Up Tomorrow releases helped shape the musical direction of the production.
With the tour now officially concluded, The Weeknd has another historic achievement to add to his already impressive résumé.
Becoming the highest-grossing male solo touring artist in history is a milestone that few performers will have the opportunity to reach. For Abel Tesfaye, it represents the culmination of four years of stadium performances, international success and an incredible connection with his fanbase.
