The Weeknd has officially made touring history. His After Hours Til Dawn tour, which began in 2022, has now grossed $635.5 million and sold just over 5 million tickets, making it the most successful R&B tour of all time. The milestone was confirmed by Billboard, which reported that the achievement puts him ahead of Beyoncé’s Renaissance World Tour, which held the previous record with $579.8 million in 2023.
The tour, which has spanned several years and continents, passed the $600 million mark following two sold-out shows in Philadelphia at the end of July. That accomplishment makes it only the ninth tour in history to reach such numbers, and it is the only one led by an R&B artist. The Weeknd is also now the only Black artist to sell more than 5 million tickets during a single tour.
While Beyoncé’s place in touring history remains secure with her recent Cowboy Carter Tour still holding the record as the biggest country tour ever, The Weeknd’s feat marks a historic moment for R&B. His run has grown into a celebration of three albums, including After Hours, Dawn FM and his latest release Hurry Up Tomorrow.
Fans across the globe have experienced a show that blends theatrical visuals with The Weeknd’s signature sound, bringing together anthems such as Blinding Lights, Save Your Tears and newer tracks from his evolving catalogue. Social media has been flooded with clips and reactions from fans praising the scale of the production and the emotional resonance of the performances.
By the time the tour concludes on September 3 in San Antonio, Texas, it is projected to reach close to $700 million in revenue with more than 5.5 million tickets sold. That final figure will cement The Weeknd’s place among the highest-grossing tours in music history, a moment that underscores his transformation from underground star to one of the biggest global acts of his generation.
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