Its true U2's Scandinavian run is about a half a million dollars short of the Rolling Stones total for just two shows, but all of U2's shows were soldout within hours of going in sale. In contrast, the Stones Denmark show had been on sale for over 6 months.
52. Oslo, Norway : July 27, 2005 : Valle Hovin : GROSS $3,765,136 : ATTENDANCE 40,000 : SHOWS 1 : SELLOUTS 1
53. Goteborg, Sweden : July 29, 2005 : Ullevi Stadion : GROSS $4,081,864 : ATTENDANCE 58,478 : SHOWS 1 : SELLOUTS 1
54. Copenhagen, Denmark : July 31, 2005 : Parken Stadion : GROSS $3,650,294 : ATTENDANCE 50,000 : SHOWS 1 : SELLOUTS 1
Madonna's figures for the same Denmark venue that the Stones played are as follows:
Horsens Forum Outdoor Horsens 85,232 / 85,232 (sellout) $11,435,199
Its likely that if U2 had booked the same venue, they would have soldout the venue as well, although probably not at as high a gross given the average ticket prices.