GITNUX MARKETDATA REPORT 2024
Concert Ticket Sales Statistics
Concert ticket sales statistics provide valuable insights into audience demographics, event popularity, and revenue generation for music industry stakeholders.
In the following post, we will explore the dynamic world of concert ticket sales through a lens of statistical insights. From online purchasing trends to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, the data paints a vivid picture of the concert industry’s evolving landscape. Let’s dive into the numbers that shape the ticket sales experience for both concertgoers and artists alike.
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"On average, 53% of people attend at least one concert every year."
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"52% of global consumers attend a live music event each year."
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"Worldwide concert ticket sales revenue generated 31.3 billion U.S. dollars in 2019."
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"In 2017, the average concert ticket price was $84.63."
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"In 2018, 85% of fans purchased music event tickets online."
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"65% of concert goers purchase their tickets within two weeks of the on-sale date."
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"The gross revenue generated by concerts worldwide was $10.4 billion in 2015."
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"33% of 16-19 year olds in the US attended a music concert or festival in 2018."
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"The share of Americans who attended a live music event increased from 31% in 2017 to 41% in 2018."
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"Resale tickets make up about 12% of the total concert ticket market in the U.S."
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"On average the price of a concert ticket has soared by 55% since 2009."
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"Americans aged 25-34 spent an average of $206 on concert tickets in 2018."
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"In 2018, over $2.1 billion was spent on concert tickets in North America."
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"In 2017, Country music concerts accounted for 10.2% of total ticket sales, trailing behind Rock and Pop genres."
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"In 2019, U2's concert tours sold more than 7.3 million tickets."
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"In 2019, the concert industry hit a record-setting revenue of $10.4 billion."
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"A record-setting 98 million tickets were sold for concerts in North America in 2018."
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"In 2019, ticket sales for The Rolling Stones' North American concert tour grossed $178 million."
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"In 2019, the global concert and event promotion market was worth $27.9 billion."
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"In 2017, Taylor Swift's concert tour sold over 2.3 million tickets, making it the highest-grossing North American tour."
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