Current Elton John Farewell Yellow Brick Road Tour Status
The Farewell Yellow Brick Road tour, which began in 2018, remains one of the highest-grossing concert tours in history, with the final North American and European dates scheduled for 2023 and early 2024. As of the latest public reports, the tour has played over 300 shows across North America, Europe, and Oceania, generating more than $900 million in gross revenue according to Billboard Boxscore data Billboard. The tour's final leg includes stadium shows at venues such as Dodger Stadium and Wembley Stadium, with ticket prices ranging from $75 to over $1,000 depending on the market and seating tier.
Elton John's management team, led by John Reid, has confirmed that the tour's final performance will mark the end of his full-time touring career, with the artist transitioning to selective festival and one-off appearances. The tour's box office success has placed it among the top five highest-grossing concert tours of all time, surpassing earlier milestones set by U2, The Rolling Stones, and Ed Sheeran Forbes. Ticket sales data shows strong demand in major markets including Los Angeles, New York, London, and Berlin, with many dates selling out within minutes of release.
Ticket Pricing, Sales Channels, and Revenue Breakdown
Primary ticket sales for Elton John concert tours are handled through official partners such as Ticketmaster and Live Nation, with dynamic pricing models adjusting final ticket costs based on demand and seat location. Secondary market prices on platforms like StubHub and Viagogo frequently exceed face value, particularly for premium floor and VIP packages, reflecting sustained global demand for the farewell shows Ticketmaster. The tour's revenue breakdown includes ticket sales, VIP experiences, and merchandise, with VIP packages offering early entry, soundcheck access, and exclusive meet-and-greet opportunities priced from $500 to $5,000.
Live Nation's 2023 year-end earnings report highlighted Elton John's tour as a major contributor to their global live events segment, with the company managing the majority of the tour's stadium and arena dates Live Nation. The tour's financial impact extends to local economies through hotel bookings, transportation, and hospitality spending, with host cities reporting significant tourism boosts on dates surrounding Elton John performances. Sponsorship deals with brands such as Pepsi and Spotify have also contributed to the tour's overall revenue structure, though specific figures remain confidential.
Tour Dates, Venues, and Future Concert Activity
The Farewell Yellow Brick Road tour's final schedule includes a mix of stadium and arena shows across the United States, United Kingdom, and continental Europe, with the last confirmed dates taking place in early 2024. Key venues on the final leg include SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles, Dodger Stadium, and Wembley Stadium in London, with setlists featuring the artist's full catalog of hits spanning decades Setlist.fm. After the farewell tour concludes, Elton John has indicated he will continue performing at select events, including festival appearances and charity concerts, but will not resume a full-scale concert tour.
Fans seeking to attend the final shows can check official tour announcements through Elton John's website and verified social media channels for the latest date additions and on-sale information. The tour's production design features a massive LED stage setup, elaborate costume changes, and a full band, replicating the spectacle of previous stadium tours while incorporating updated visual elements