Date of Publication: December 31, 2025, 03:00h.
Last Edited: December 31, 2025, 03:01h.
Since our previous annual review, Garth Brooks has made his debut on the list, while the Eagles have secured the highest entry position. Their inclusion has displaced Lady Gaga and one of Elton John’s two acclaimed residencies at Caesars Palace from the rankings.
Dead & Company made the biggest leap compared to last year’s standings, moving two or three spots up the list. (We’ll clarify this shortly!)
Our rankings are derived from either Billboard magazine’s “Boxscore” charts or data from concert-tracking platform Pollstar — though estimating figures for the Eagles, Dead, and Adele involved some speculation.
10. Garth Brooks, “Plus ONE,” Caesars Palace (2023-2025)
Gross Earnings: $137.7 million
Tickets Sold: 300K
Shows: 72
Average Gross Per Show: $1.9 million
This unique residency featured Brooks’s unpredictable performances in a dynamic “one-man plus guests” format, allowing for an extemporaneous experience each night. With no predefined setlists, every show was a fresh creation.
Achieving a remarkable 99% seat occupancy, it stands as the most lucrative country music residency ever in Las Vegas. This was Brooks’ second residency in Vegas, following his Wynn residency from 2009–2014.
9. Britney Spears, “Piece Of Me,” Planet Hollywood (2013-2017)
Total Gross: $137.7M
Tickets Sold: 916K
Total Shows: 248
Average Gross Per Show: $552K
Curiously, Britney’s earnings exactly matched Garth’s total. However, we’re giving her the advantage as $137.7 million from 2014 compounds to approximately $190.2 million today.
The show garnered widespread acclaim, marking a triumphant resurgence for the “Toxic” star. It sold out the Axis Theater on a continual basis, leading to multiple extensions of its initial two-year engagement.
8. “Bruno Mars at Park MGM” (2016-present)
Gross Earnings: $158 million
Total Tickets Sold: 479K-490K
Shows: 110
Average Gross Per Show: $1.58M
The dynamic “Uptown Funk” artist showcased his broad appeal by delivering tightly orchestrated performances combining funk, soul, R&B, and pop without excessive production enhancements. Critics consistently commended his energy and musicianship, along with the no-phones policy that fosters a uniquely immersive concert atmosphere.
Our estimates are drawn from Billboard “Boxscore” gross reports, totaling over $154.8 million for the concluded residency, plus two sold-out New Year’s Eve shows performed this week.
7. Elton John, “The Red Piano,” Caesars Palace (2004-2009)
Total Gross: $166.4M
Tickets Sold: 982K
Shows: 247
Average Gross Per Show: $674K
Designed and directed by David La Chapelle, this residency delivered a mix of beloved classics and deep cuts, showcasing why Elton’s extensive catalog is ideal for live performance. It followed his previous stints at Caesars, including the “Million Dollar Piano” residency that garnered $131 million between 2011-2018.
6. “Eagles: Sphere Las Vegas” (2024-present)
Gross Earnings: ~$193.2 million
Tickets Sold: ~700K-~810K
Total Shows: 44
Average Gross Per Show: ~$4.4 million
The Eagles’ impressive five-decade musical journey aligns perfectly with the Sphere’s cutting-edge technology, enhancing iconic tracks like “Hotel California,” “Take it Easy,” and “Life in the Fast Lane” through stunning visuals.
Our figures combined metrics from two lists: Billboard reported $42.2 million from 131,000 tickets sold for the Eagles’ 16 concerts in 2024, while Pollstar added $151 million from their 28 Sphere shows in 2025.
The Eagles’ ongoing Sphere performances have already eclipsed both of Elton John’s ranking stints at Caesars Palace, establishing themselves as the all-time classic rock residency in Las Vegas. However, combining John’s residencies would still leave the Eagles trailing his total earnings of $306.1 million.
4 or 5. Dead & Company, “Dead Forever: Live at Sphere (2024-2025)
Gross: ~$210.3 million
Tickets Sold: ~760K-770K
Total Shows: 48
Average Gross Per Show: ~4.4 million
Ranking details were inferred, as only data from Bob Weir and friends’ 30 concerts at the Sphere in 2024 was available. The band expanded this total by performing 18 additional shows in 2025, yielding an approximate average of $4.381 million per show.
However, it remains uncertain whether they positioned fourth or fifth, owing to “the Adele problem.” (More details on this in the following entry!)
Critics have highlighted Dead & Company’s innovative design, John Mayer’s visionary direction, and the seamless blend of improvisational performances with intricate visuals that present the Grateful Dead’s legacy for contemporary audiences.
4 or 5. “Weekends With Adele,” Caesars Palace (2022-2024)
Gross Estimates: ~$175-$220 million
Tickets Sold: ~420K
Total Shows: 100
Gross Per Show: ~$1.75M-$2.2M
Assigning revenue figures to Las Vegas residencies can be complex and subject to debate, as these numbers derive from respective venues, promoters, or the artists themselves.
For unknown reasons, Caesars Entertainment and Adele’s management have only reported the gross of $52.8 million from the initial 24 shows. By extrapolating that figure to the full 100-show duration at an average of $2.2 million per show, it estimates a total gross of $220 million.
Conversely, British sources like the Mirror and Daily Mail frequently mentioned an average gross of $1.75 million per show throughout the residency, leading to our lower approximation. The truth of which, if any, is verifiable remains uncertain.
Adele’s outstanding performance stemmed from high demand for the limited 4,200 seats per show. As Billboard highlighted, ticket prices for her initial concerts began at $860 for front section seats and $600 for the top balcony. Select seats in the first three rows of the orchestra section reached over $5K as part of Ticketmaster’s premium seating initiative.
3. “U2: UV Achtung Baby Live at Sphere” (2023-2024)
Gross Earnings: $244.5M
Tickets Sold: 663K
Shows: 40
Average Gross Per Show: $6.1M
U2 achieved the highest average gross per show on this list at $6.1 million, translating to $277,272 per song performed! Notably, the most groundbreaking aspect of their residency was their significant earnings. The Sphere’s owner, James Dolan, reportedly offered Bono and the band an extraordinary 90% of the ticket sales plus $10 million for their visual production.
2. Celine Dion, “Celine,” Caesars Palace (2011-2019)
Total Gross: $296M
Total Tickets Sold: 1.7M
Shows: 427
Gross Per Show: $639K
1. Celine Dion, “A New Day…,” Caesars Palace (2003-2007)
Total Gross: $385M
Total Tickets Sold: 2.8M
Shows: 714
Gross Per Show: $539K
Celine maintains both the top and second positions with her two residencies at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace, a venue specifically constructed for her. Converting their combined box office total of $681 million into current currency—using median points from 2005 and 2016—yields an astonishing cumulative figure of $1 billion.