Posted on: November 28, 2023, 07:06h.

Last updated on: November 28, 2023, 07:06h.

U2’s recent residency at the MSG Sphere in Las Vegas set new records, generating nearly $110 million in ticket sales, which makes it the fastest-grossing Vegas residency ever as reported by Billboard.

Elton John’s “The Million Dollar Piano” and Celine Dion’s “A New Day” have grossed more so far than “U2:UV Achtung Baby Live,” but both had to run for a much longer duration.
Elton John’s “The Million Dollar Piano” earned $131.2M over 189 shows from 2011-18, and Celine Dion’s “A New Day” earned $385.1M over 714 shows from 2003-07, according to Billboard.

U2’s first 17 shows at the venue also sold 281K tickets, averaging the gross and attendance figures out to $6.5 million and 16,500 tickets per show.
Moreover, the average price of U2’s show was a record-breaking $390.97.

Beautiful Day (for U2)

Reports indicate that U2 was paid 90% of the earnings from ticket sales and $10M upfront to produce its own stage show for the groundbreaking venue.
With the success achieved by U2, acts such as Harry Styles, Beyonce, Lady Gaga, and Bon Jovi are being considered for a residency at the MSG Sphere in Las Vegas.

U2 is scheduled to play eight more Sphere shows in December, starting on Friday night, and 11 more dates are lined up between Jan. 26 and Feb. 18. This could mean another $120M for the Sphere, pushing the residency to $330M in ticket sales, just behind Dion, but in fewer than five months instead of over four years.