Elton John — Farewell Yellow Brick Road ($939 Million)

Elton John's Farewell Yellow Brick Road tour is the highest-grossing farewell in history, amassing $939 million from 330 shows over five years (2018-2023). He played for 6.25 million fans across five continents, with the final Dodger Stadium show on November 20, 2022 live-streamed on Disney+ featuring Dua Lipa, Brandi Carlile, and Kiki Dee. At $200-500 per ticket, this tour is objectively cheaper than the average ticket price for #5 Adele's residency, which exceeds $2,000. You got 2.5 hours of a 77-year-old legend performing hits like "Bennie and the Jets"—played approximately 2,500 times in his career—with a full band and theatrical flair. It outperforms typical farewell tours by 30% in total gross, making it a reliable choice for fans seeking legendary value.