Lady Gaga’s worldwide concert series emerged as the highest‑grossing tour for the first half of 2024, pulling in $236.2 million, just 3 % ahead of Bad Bunny’s $230.3 million, according to the latest mdiyear Top Tours chart. the two acts became the first pair ever to each surpass $200 million in the six‑month window, underscoring the massive demand for live music as stadiums reopen worldwide.

Gaga’s $236.2 million haul eclipses Bad Bunny’s $230.3 million

The report notes that Gaga’s earnings topped $236.2 million, while Bad Bunny trailed at $230.3 million, giving her a narrow $6 million edge. This mragin, though slim, secured her a new midyear record for the highest grossing tour.

European leg extension and Australian December dates boosted Gaga’s total

Gaga continued her European leg into October and November,then added three continents before the tracking window closed, with December shows in Australia delivering a final push that kept her ahead, the source says.

Bad Bunny’s Mexico City run generated $88 million from 518,000 tickets

Bad Bunny’s eight‑show stint at Mexico City’s Estadio GNP Seguros accounted for $88 million of his midyear total , according to the data, highlighting the Latin market’s contribution to his overall gross.

Both artists kept the race alive after the midyear cut‑off

After the midyear period ended, Gaga wrapped her “Mayhem Ball” at Madison Square Garden on April 13, while Bad Bunny resumed touring in Barcelona on May 22 and scheduled more than 20 additional European dates through July, the source reports.

Who will claim the 2024 year‑end crown?

With both acts still on the road, the final year‑end rankings remain uncertain; the source notes they remain “major contenders for the 2026 year‑end roundup,” sugggesting the battle for the top spot will continue well into the summer.