Beyoncé tops the list of the most expensive celebrities to book for a private event in 2026, with a reported fee of more than $24 million for a single performance. This list ranks 15 stars by the highest reported or estimated fee for a private show, such as a wedding, a corporate event or a hotel opening.
These are not official rate cards. Agents rarely confirm numbers, so the figures come from public reports and estimates, and real prices depend on the date, location and length of the set.
| Rank | Celebrity | Reported or estimated private fee |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Beyoncé | $24 million |
| 2 | Justin Bieber | $10 million |
| 3 | Rihanna | $8 million |
| 4 | The Eagles | $6 million |
| 5 | The Rolling Stones | $4 million |
| 6 | Christina Aguilera | $3.6 million |
| 7 | Eminem | $3.3 million |
| 8 | Jennifer Lopez | $2.5 million |
| 9 | Lady Gaga | $2 million |
| 10 | 50 Cent | $2 million |
| 11 | Jay-Z | $1.5 million |
| 12 | Bruno Mars | $1.5 million |
| 13 | Pink | $1.5 million |
| 14 | Cher | $1.5 million |
| 15 | Usher | $1 million |
1. Beyoncé: $24 million
Beyoncé performed an hour-long set at the grand reveal party for the Atlantis The Royal resort in Dubai on January 21, 2023. It was reportedly worth more than $24 million, which would make it the highest-paid private performance on record. Her Cowboy Carter album won Album of the Year at the 2025 Grammys.
The reported contract for the Dubai show sets the number, and we treat it as a ceiling for the market.
2. Justin Bieber: $10 million
Justin Bieber performed at the pre-wedding concert before the July 2024 wedding of Anant Ambani and Radhika Merchant in Mumbai. His fee was reportedly around $10 million, though the family never confirmed it.
The widely reported fee for that single show is the basis, and it remains unconfirmed.
3. Rihanna: $8 million
Rihanna gave her first full-length concert in eight years at the Ambani family’s early March 2024 pre-wedding celebration in Jamnagar, India. Reported fees ranged from about $6 million to $9 million.
We split the difference on the reported range, and the amount has not been confirmed.
4. The Eagles: $6 million
A private benefactor reportedly paid the band $6 million to play one song, Hotel California, at a New York event. The band now plays a residency at Sphere in Las Vegas, which opened in September 2024.
The reported one-song payment is the basis, though the date of the event is not confirmed.
5. The Rolling Stones: $4 million
The band released the album Hackney Diamonds in 2023 and still tours selectively. A private booking is estimated to run into the millions.
This is our own estimate of their market rate for a single set, resting on earlier reported fees.
6. Christina Aguilera: $3.6 million
Christina Aguilera was reportedly paid $3.6 million to perform three songs at a private wedding, about $1.2 million per song. A banker also reportedly paid her $1 million for a San Diego party.
We took the higher of two reported private payments.
7. Eminem: $3.3 million
Eminem was reportedly paid $3.3 million for a UK festival performance. He headlined the Super Bowl halftime show in 2022 and released The Death of Slim Shady in 2024.
The reported festival fee is the best public marker for his rate.
8. Jennifer Lopez: $2.5 million
Jennifer Lopez has reportedly been paid between $2 million and $2.5 million for private appearances. She starred in the 2024 film Atlas and in Kiss of the Spider Woman in 2025.
The highest reported fee anchors the figure, and since those reports are older we hold it steady.
9. Lady Gaga: $2 million
Lady Gaga released the album Mayhem in 2025 and “Die With a Smile” with Bruno Mars in 2024. Her rate for a private show is estimated at about $2 million.
Reported earlier private fees feed our estimate.
10. 50 Cent: $2 million
50 Cent built a second career as a TV producer, with the Power franchise on Starz. His private show fee is estimated at about $2 million.
Last time around, reports put his fee here, and nothing since has moved it.
11. Jay-Z: $1.5 million
Jay-Z founded Roc Nation and became hip hop’s first billionaire. He performs rarely now, which keeps his rate high.
Past reports supply the number, and we see no reason to change it.
12. Bruno Mars: $1.5 million
Bruno Mars plays a long Las Vegas residency and released the hits “Die With a Smile” with Lady Gaga and “APT.” with Rosé in 2024. His private bookings are estimated at $1.5 million or more.
Past reports set the starting point, and recent chart success suggests some upside.
13. Pink: $1.5 million
Pink is known for her aerial acrobatics, which means a private booking needs a rig, a large stage and a crew. Her fee is estimated at $1.5 million.
We left the rate where earlier reports put it.
14. Cher: $1.5 million
Cher turned 80 in 2026 and still performs. Her private fee is estimated at $1.5 million.
The figure sits where older reports left it.
15. Usher: $1 million
Usher headlined the Super Bowl LVIII halftime show in February 2024 after a Las Vegas residency. His fee for a private event is estimated at $1 million.
Older reports supply the number, and his higher profile since 2024 hints that his rate may now be higher.
Special mentions
Blake Shelton and Kanye West appeared on earlier versions of this list, but their reported fees could not be confirmed for 2026, so they are not ranked. Other big names were also reported at the Ambani family’s 2024 events, though no fees have been confirmed.
FAQ
Who is the most expensive celebrity to book?
Beyoncé, with a reported fee of more than $24 million for the Atlantis The Royal opening party in Dubai in January 2023.
How much does it cost to hire a celebrity for a private party?
Top acts reportedly charge from $1 million to well over $20 million, while smaller stars can cost far less. Prices depend on the date, location and length of the set.
Who joined the list?
Rihanna and Justin Bieber moved into the top three after their reported 2024 Ambani family events.
Why are some stars no longer on the list?
Some earlier names are not ranked because their fees could not be confirmed for 2026.
Are these figures official?
No. They are public reports and our estimates, not fees confirmed by agents.
How we estimate net worth
Our estimates are based on public reporting, company valuations, and deal and earnings figures all compiled in an internal valuation model. They are approximate, and figures change over time as new information emerges.
For this list we used reported booking fees for specific private events and, where none were public, an estimate based on touring revenue and prior reported rates. Figures that are only rumors are noted as reported.
Last updated: October 2026.
