As we enter a new year, it’s always fun to look back and reminisce on the past. And what better way to do that than by taking a trip down memory lane with some of the biggest and most successful concert tours of 2006? That’s right, we’re celebrating 2006 Week at Billboard by taking a look back at the top 10 highest grossing concert tours of that year. So get ready to relive some of the most iconic and memorable performances that had us singing and dancing along all those years ago.
1. The Rolling Stones – A Bigger Bang Tour
Kicking off our list at number one is none other than the legendary rock band, The Rolling Stones. The A Bigger Bang Tour grossed a whopping $437 million, making it the highest grossing tour of 2006. With hits like “Satisfaction” and “Paint It Black”, it’s no surprise that fans were willing to pay top dollar to see these rock icons perform live.
2. Madonna – Confessions Tour
Coming in at a close second is the Queen of Pop herself, Madonna. The Confessions Tour raked in $194 million, making it the highest grossing tour by a solo artist that year. Known for her elaborate stage productions and high-energy performances, Madonna did not disappoint with this tour, which featured hits like “Hung Up” and “Sorry”.
3. Bon Jovi – Have a Nice Day Tour
Rocking their way to the third spot is Bon Jovi with their Have a Nice Day Tour, which grossed $131 million. This tour not only showcased the band’s classic hits like “Livin’ on a Prayer” and “It’s My Life”, but also introduced fans to new songs from their album of the same name.
4. U2 – Vertigo Tour
With a name like U2, it’s no surprise that this band made it onto our list. The Vertigo Tour brought in $126 million, solidifying U2’s spot as one of the top touring acts of all time. With hits like “Beautiful Day” and “Vertigo”, this tour was a must-see for any music lover.
5. The Police – Reunion Tour
Fans were ecstatic when The Police announced their reunion tour in 2006, and it definitely showed in the tour’s earnings of $109 million. This tour marked the first time the band had performed together in over 20 years, and fans were not disappointed as they sang along to classics like “Every Breath You Take” and “Roxanne”.
6. Celine Dion – A New Day… Tour
Celine Dion’s A New Day… Tour may have been her last residency in Las Vegas, but it certainly left a lasting impression. The tour grossed $94 million and featured some of her biggest hits like “My Heart Will Go On” and “Because You Loved Me”.
7. Kenny Chesney – The Road and the Radio Tour
Country music fans were in for a treat with Kenny Chesney’s The Road and the Radio Tour, which brought in $90 million. Known for his high-energy performances and catchy songs, Chesney did not disappoint with hits like “Summertime” and “Living in Fast Forward”.
8. Tim McGraw and Faith Hill – Soul2Soul II Tour
Power couple Tim McGraw and Faith Hill joined forces for their Soul2Soul II Tour, which grossed $89 million. This tour not only showcased the duo’s individual hits, but also their duets like “It’s Your Love” and “Like We Never Loved At All”.
9. Paul McCartney – The US Tour
Proving that he still had what it takes to sell out stadiums, Paul McCartney’s The US Tour brought in $77 million. Fans were treated to a mix of classic Beatles songs and McCartney’s solo hits like “Live and Let Die” and “Hey Jude”.
10. Barbra Streisand – Streisand: The Tour
Rounding out our list is the one and only Barbra Streisand with her Streisand: The Tour, which grossed $76 million. This tour marked Streisand’s first concert tour in over a decade, and fans were thrilled to hear her iconic voice on hits like “The Way We Were” and “Don’t Rain on My Parade”.
Looking back at these top 10 highest grossing concert tours of 2006, it
