Pollstar recently compiled a list showcasing how many tickets the biggest touring rock bands have sold this millennium.

The publication’s Most Popular Touring Artists of the Millennium list ranks the Top 25 artists based on the number of tickets sold since 2001. The list features a variety of artists from different genres, but a significant number of rock and metal acts made the cut.

In fact, over half of the artists included in the data are rock, metal, or associated with either genre. Below is a breakdown of what the findings reveal.

Which Rock Band Sold the Most Concert Tickets Since 2001?

Coldplay ranks No. 1 with an impressive 24.8 million tickets sold since 2001, according to Pollstar’s report. They grossed over $2.48 billion, with an average ticket price of $100.23 across 731 shows.

Despite being No. 1 in ticket sales, several other artists played more shows than Coldplay. Dave Matthews Band performed over 1,100 concerts since 2001, Elton John played over 1,200, and Dutch vocalist and composer André Rieu played 1,700.

Which Other Rock + Metal Artists Made the List?

Alongside Coldplay, Dave Matthews Band, and Elton John, other rock and metal artists featured on the list include U2, Bruce Springsteen & the E Street Band, Metallica, Bon Jovi, The Rolling Stones, Guns N' Roses, Eagles, Phish, Iron Maiden, Roger Waters, Paul McCartney, and Depeche Mode.

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The Rolling Stones played the fewest concerts since 2001 — only 341 — yet still ranked No. 12 after selling 12.5 million tickets. They also had the second-highest average ticket price at $162.96, just behind Taylor Swift at $165.54.

Taylor Swift achieved the highest total gross for tickets sold at over $3.1 billion, which is quite impressive considering her first headlining tour didn’t occur until 2009.

Here’s to more rock shows in 2026!