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How Many Times Did Elton John play in Michigan?

Author Jim O'Brien
LONDON, ENGLAND - JUNE 24: Elton John performs on stage as American Express present BST Hyde Park at Hyde Park on June 24, 2022 in London, England. (Photo by Gareth Cattermole/Getty Images)

Today (Monday, March 25th) is Sir Elton John‘s birthday and we were wondering: How Many Times Did Elton John play in Michigan?

What’s the answer to “How Many Times Did Elton John play in Michigan?”

Based on our research, Sir Elton John has played in Michigan 55 times – including 26 times in Detroit. His first gig? 1970 at the Eastown Theatre. And what about the show at the Silverdome in 1976? Check out this video:

How Many Times Did Elton John play in Michigan?

Here’s our complete list of shows in the state of Michigan (so you can know how many times did Elton John play in Michigan):

How Many times did Elton John play in Michigan?
Date Venue City Tour
27 Nov 1970 Eastown Theatre Detroit, MI, USA first USA tour
28 Nov 1970 Eastown Theatre Detroit, MI, USA first USA tour
16 Apr 1971 Memorial Building Detroit, MI, USA Spring 1971 Tour
04 May 1972 Jenison Field House East Lansing, MI, USA first leg of north american tour
06 Oct 1972 Cobo Hall Detroit, MI, USA Legs Larry Tour
05 Oct 1973 Cobo Arena Detroit, MI, USA Summer 1973 Tour
13 Nov 1974 Olympia Stadium Detroit, MI, USA 1974 Tour with Kiki Dee
14 Nov 1974 Olympia Stadium Detroit, MI, USA 1974 Tour with Kiki Dee
15 Nov 1974 Olympia Stadium Detroit, MI, USA 1974 Tour with Kiki Dee
11 Jul 1976 Pontiac Silverdome Detroit, MI, USA Louder Than Concorde Tour
29 Oct 1979 Hill Auditorium Ann Arbor, MI, USA Back In The USSA Tour 28 songs
06 Sep 1980 Joe Louis Arena Detroit, MI, USA 1980 World Tour 13 songs
15 Jul 1982 Pine Knob Music Theatre Clarkston, MI, USA Jump Up Tour 23 songs
16 Jul 1982 Pine Knob Music Theatre Clarkston, MI, USA Jump Up Tour
17 Jul 1982 Pine Knob Music Theatre Clarkston, MI, USA Jump Up Tour 23 songs
12 Sep 1984 Joe Louis Arena Detroit, MI, USA Breaking Hearts Tour 18 songs
15 Aug 1986 Joe Louis Arena Detroit, MI, USA world tour 85/86
17 Aug 1986 Pine Knob Music Theatre Clarkston, MI, USA world tour 85/86
18 Aug 1986 Joe Louis Arena Detroit, MI, USA world tour 85/86 18 songs
12 Oct 1988 The Palace Of Auburn Hills Auburn Hills, MI, USA USA 1988 Tour 23 songs
13 Oct 1988 The Palace Of Auburn Hills Auburn Hills, MI, USA USA 1988 Tour 17 songs
14 Oct 1988 The Palace Of Auburn Hills Auburn Hills, MI, USA USA 1988 Tour 24 songs
15 Oct 1988 The Palace Of Auburn Hills Auburn Hills, MI, USA USA 1988 Tour 23 songs
01 Sep 1989 Pine Knob Music Theatre Clarkston, MI, USA The World Tour 23 songs
02 Sep 1989 Pine Knob Music Theatre Clarkston, MI, USA The World Tour 23 songs
03 Sep 1989 Pine Knob Music Theatre Clarkston, MI, USA The World Tour 23 songs
16 Oct 1992 The Palace Of Auburn Hills Auburn Hills, MI, USA The One Tour 23 songs
24 Apr 1993 The Palace Of Auburn Hills Auburn Hills, MI, USA The One Tour 22 songs
15 Oct 1993 University Of Michigan Ann Arbor, MI, USA Elton John and Ray Cooper 29 songs
16 Oct 1993 Breslin Center East Lansing, MI, USA Elton John and Ray Cooper 28 songs
04 Aug 1994 Pontiac Silverdome Detroit, MI, USA Face To Face
06 Oct 1995 The Palace Of Auburn Hills Auburn Hills, MI, USA Made In England Tour 24 songs
07 Oct 1995 The Palace Of Auburn Hills Auburn Hills, MI, USA Made In England Tour
29 Oct 1997 Van Andel Arena Grand Rapids, MI, USA Big Picture Tour 26 songs
29 Apr 1998 Crisler Arena Ann Arbor, MI, USA Big Picture Tour 27 songs
18 Sep 1998 The Palace Of Auburn Hills Auburn Hills, MI, USA Big Picture Tour
19 Sep 1998 The Palace Of Auburn Hills Auburn Hills, MI, USA Big Picture Tour
05 Mar 1999 Van Andel Arena Grand Rapids, MI, USA An Evening With Elton John Solo 29 songs
13 Oct 2001 Joe Louis Arena Detroit, MI, USA elton and the band tour
02 May 2003 The Palace Of Auburn Hills Auburn Hills, MI, USA Face To Face 36 songs
03 May 2003 The Palace Of Auburn Hills Auburn Hills, MI, USA Face To Face
24 Apr 2005 The Palace Of Auburn Hills Auburn Hills, MI, USA Peachtree Road
21 May 2009 The Palace Of Auburn Hills Auburn Hills, MI, USA Face To Face
24 Apr 2010 Van Andel Arena Grand Rapids, MI, USA Rocket Man
21 Mar 2012 Wings Stadium Kalamazoo, MI, USA Greatest Hits Tour 28 songs
29 Nov 2013 Joe Louis Arena Detroit, MI, USA The Diving Board
23 Mar 2016 Van Andel Arena Grand Rapids, MI, USA Wonderful Crazy Night
12 Oct 2018 Little Caesars Arena Detroit, MI, USA Farewell Yellow Brick Road
13 Oct 2018 Little Caesars Arena Detroit, MI, USA Farewell Yellow Brick Road
15 Oct 2018 Van Andel Arena Grand Rapids, MI, USA Farewell Yellow Brick Road
23 Apr 2020 Van Andel Arena Grand Rapids, MI, USA Farewell Yellow Brick Road (canceled)
01 May 2020 Little Caesars Arena Detroit, MI, USA Farewell Yellow Brick Road (canceled)
02 May 2020 Little Caesars Arena Detroit, MI, USA Farewell Yellow Brick Road (canceled)
08 Feb 2022 Little Caesars Arena Detroit, MI, USA Farewell Yellow Brick Road 22 songs
09 Feb 2022 Little Caesars Arena Detroit, MI, USA Farewell Yellow Brick Road 22 songs
05 Apr 2022 Van Andel Arena Grand Rapids, MI, USA Farewell Yellow Brick Road
18 Jul 2022 Comerica Park Detroit, MI, USA Farewell Yellow Brick Road

So there you go – when someone asks you “How many times did Elton John play in Michigan” you can turn into Cliff Clavin and tell them 55 my friend…with 26 in Detroit!

These 20 Artists Have Sold the Most Concert Tickets in the Past 40+ Years

Pollstar, a tour industry publication, has released a list of the artists who have sold the most concert tickets since 1980. On that list are some of rock’s most iconic acts.

Topping the concert ticket sales list was U2 with over 26 million tickets sold. Pollstar noted of the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame group’s humble early days, “U2’s first show recorded in the archives was a performance for 1,440 patrons at Warfield Theatre in San Francisco on Nov. 29, 1981, during the band’s “October” tour supporting their second studio album. It was the fourth headlining trek in the group’s touring history and ran for about one year, wrapping in August 1982.”

A number of major rock acts are scattered throughout the top 2o of the massive 150 artist ranking. Among them are Bon Jovi, the Eagles, Metallica, Paul McCartney and more.

Scroll below and see which acts made the top 20 of Pollstar’s Top Touring Artists list along with their total touring grosses.

  • 20. Ed Sheeran

    Tickets sold: 11,865,380

  • 19. Tim McGraw

    Tickets sold: 12,266,482

  • 18. George Strait

    Tickets sold: 12,287,930

  • 17. Coldplay

    Tickets sold: 12,532,987

  • 16. Neil Diamond

    Tickets sold: 12,948,499

  • 15. Rod Stewart

    Tickets sold: 13,173,925

  • 14. Jimmy Buffett

    Tickets sold: 13,297,669

  • 13. Aerosmith

    Tickets sold: 13,336,974

  • 12. Phish

    Tickets sold: 13,501,959

  • 11. Trans-Siberian Orchestra

    Tickets sold: 15,276,864

  • 10. Grateful Dead

    Tickets sold: 15,549,243

  • 9. Kenny Chesney

    Tickets sold: 16,410,448

  • 8. Billy Joel

    Tickets sold: 16,973,102

  • 7. Bon Jovi

    Tickets sold: 17,750,044

  • 6. Metallica

    Tickets sold: 19,468,173

  • 5. Elton John

    Tickets sold: 19,756,467

  • 4. Bruce Springsteen & The E Street Band

    Tickets sold: 20,845,687

  • 3. The Rolling Stones

    Tickets sold: 22,137,799

  • 2. Dave Matthews Band

    Tickets sold: 23,279,056

  • 1. U2

    Tickets sold: 26,178,043

Jim O'Brien is the Host of "Big Jim's House" Morning Show at 94.7 WCSX in Detroit. Jim spent eight years in the U.S. Naval Submarine Service, has appeared on Shark Tank (Man Medals Season 5 Ep. 2), raised over two million dollars for local charities and is responsible for Glenn Frey Drive and Bob Seger Blvd in the Motor City. Jim's relationship with Classic Rock includes considering Bob Seger, Phil Collen from Def Leppard, Wally Palmer of the Romantics and many others good friends. Jim writes about ‘80s movies, cars, weird food trends and “as seen on TikTok” content.

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