The Who's Who's Next Tour was marred by a stage collapse at the Cincinnati Riverfront Coliseum on December 3, 1979, which resulted in the deaths of 11 fans and injuries to dozens more.

KISS's Dynasty Tour was criticized for its excessive use of pyrotechnics, which led to several fires and injuries, including a fire at the Kemper Arena in Kansas City, Missouri, that caused extensive damage to the venue.

The Sex Pistols' Anarchy Tour was plagued by riots and violence, leading to several arrests and injuries. The tour was eventually canceled after a riot at the Winterland Ballroom in San Francisco, California.

U2's 360° Tour was criticized for its high ticket prices, leading to accusations of greed and exploitation. The tour was the highest-grossing concert tour of all time at the time, generating over $736 million in revenue.

Coldplay's A Head Full of Dreams Tour was criticized for its environmental impact, leading to calls for more sustainable practices in the music industry. The tour used a variety of sustainable initiatives, including solar-powered stages and LED lighting, but it was still criticized for its high carbon footprint.

The Rolling Stones' No Filter Tour was criticized for its lack of diversity, leading to accusations of racism and sexism. The tour featured an all-male lineup and no songs by female artists.

Neil Young's Freedom of Speech Tour was criticized for its political messages, leading to accusations of bias and propaganda. The tour featured performances of songs that were critical of the George W. Bush administration and the Iraq War.

Madonna's MDNA Tour was criticized for its use of cultural appropriation, leading to accusations of insensitivity and disrespect. The tour featured performances that incorporated elements of various cultures, including Native American and Hindu culture.

Kanye West's Yeezus Tour was criticized for its excessive use of technology, leading to accusations of gimmickry and a lack of authenticity. The tour featured a minimalist stage design and a heavy reliance on video projections and special effects.

The Red Hot Chili Peppers' I'm with You Tour was criticized for its poor sound quality, leading to complaints from fans and critics. The tour featured a new sound system that was not properly calibrated, resulting in muddy and distorted sound.

Radiohead's The King of Limbs Tour was criticized for its lack of fan interaction, leading to accusations of aloofness and arrogance. The tour featured a minimalist stage design and a focus on the music, with little interaction between the band and the audience.

Bruce Springsteen's The River Tour was criticized for its excessive length, leading to complaints of fatigue and boredom. The tour featured over 100 shows, with some concerts lasting over four hours.

U2's 360° Tour was criticized for its high ticket prices, leading to accusations of greed and exploitation. The tour was the highest-grossing concert tour of all time at the time, generating over $736 million in revenue.

The Rolling Stones' No Filter Tour was criticized for its lack of diversity, leading to accusations of racism and sexism. The tour featured an all-male lineup and no songs by female artists.