GITNUXREPORT 2025

Festival Attendance Statistics

Global festivals attracted millions, boosting economy and embracing sustainability efforts.

Jannik Linder

Co-Founder of Gitnux, specialized in content and tech since 2016.

First published: April 29, 2025

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The Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival attracted an audience of approximately 250,000 attendees over its two weekends in 2023

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Glastonbury Festival reported an attendance of 210,000 in 2023

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South by Southwest (SXSW) in 2022 drew around 417,400 attendees from more than 100 countries

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Lollapalooza 2023 hosted approximately 400,000 festival-goers across four days

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Electric Daisy Carnival (EDC) Las Vegas 2023 reported over 415,000 attendees

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Burning Man 2023 attracted approximately 80,000 participants

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Primavera Sound Barcelona 2023 saw an attendance of over 220,000 concert-goers

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Tomorrowland 2023 in Belgium drew around 400,000 electronic dance music fans over two weekends

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The Montreux Jazz Festival had an estimated total attendance of approximately 250,000 in 2023

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Reading and Leeds Festival 2023 reported an attendance of approximately 105,000 people each day

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Fuji Rock Festival 2023 drew around 100,000 attendees over three days

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Roskilde Festival 2023 had an official attendance of approximately 130,000

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The New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival 2023 recorded an audience of around 450,000

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Sziget Festival in Budapest saw approximately 565,000 attendees in 2023

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Primavera Sound Porto 2023 hosted around 130,000 festival-goers

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Primavera Sound Los Angeles 2023 attracted an estimated 100,000 attendees

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Coachella 2022 had an attendance of approximately 250,000 across two weekends

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The AVL Festival in Australia drew about 300,000 attendees in 2023

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Primavera Sound Buenos Aires had an audience of roughly 140,000 in 2023

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Sónar Festival Barcelona recorded an attendance of approximately 120,000 in 2023

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The Montreal International Jazz Festival welcomed over 2 million visitors in its season

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The Primavera Sound Porto Festival 2022 hosted around 170,000 attendees

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The Asbury Park Music & Film Festival saw an increase in attendance to approximately 15,000 in 2023

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The Edinburgh Festival Fringe attracted over 3 million tickets sold in 2023

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The New York City Electronic Music Festival (NYCEMF) had approximately 20,000 attendees in 2023

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The Adelaide Festival Fringe drew an estimated 1.5 million visitors in 2023

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The Return of the Burning Man Festival in 2023 saw about 80,000 participants

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The Love International Festival in Croatia had an attendance of approximately 40,000 in 2023

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The Vivid Sydney festival had over 2 million visitors in 2023

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The Winter Music Conference in Miami 2023 drew around 60,000 industry professionals and attendees

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Rock in Rio Lisboa attracted over 350,000 people during its 2023 edition

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The Primavera Sound Barcelona 2022 had an attendance of approximately 220,000

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The Berlin Festival 2023 saw an estimated 50,000 attendees over its duration

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The Montreux Jazz Festival 2022 hosted around 230,000 festival-goers

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The Splendour in the Grass festival in Australia drew about 30,000 attendees in 2023

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The Sziget Festival in Budapest experienced a slight drop to 530,000 attendees in 2022

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The Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival in Tennessee recorded an attendance of approximately 80,000 in 2023

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The Fuji Rock Festival in Japan sees a typical attendance of about 100,000 annually

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The Pukkelpop Festival in Belgium had over 180,000 visitors in 2023

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The Essence Music Festival in New Orleans drew roughly 300,000 attendees in 2023

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The Field Day Festival in London experienced a record-breaking 60,000 attendance in 2023

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A survey in 2023 indicated that 60% of festival attendees traveled more than 100 miles to attend

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The ticket sales for Tomorrowland 2023 exceeded 400,000

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Approximately 85% of festival-goers in 2023 planned to attend more than one festival that year

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Music festivals accounted for about 60% of all outdoor event attendance in 2023

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In 2023, the most popular music genre at festivals was electronic dance music (EDM), followed by pop and rock

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The post-pandemic recovery boosted festival attendance by 20% compared to 2022

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Festivals offering ecological or sustainability initiatives saw an increase in attendance of 15% in 2023

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The majority of festival revenue in 2023 was generated from ticket sales, accounting for 55% of total income

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The festival with the highest attendance in 2023 was the Sziget Festival, with over 565,000 visitors

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The number of international attendees at global festivals in 2023 increased by 10%

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The average age of festival-goers in 2023 was 28 years old

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70% of festival attendees in 2023 identified as Millennials

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40% of festival attendees in 2023 reported spending over $500 during the event

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65% of festival attendees in 2023 used social media to plan or promote their festival experience

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The percentage of festival attendees who are students was around 45% in 2023

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The number of festival-goers who used mobile apps for festival navigation and updates was 90% in 2023

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The proportion of festival-goers who purchased VIP or exclusive packages was 25% in 2023

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In 2023, the average spend per attendee on merchandise was $50

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The majority of festival-goers in 2023 (approx. 65%) preferred music festivals over arts or cultural festivals

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Approximately 70% of festival attendees in 2023 stayed for two or more days

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The average length of festivals in 2023 was 3 days

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The Coachella Festival's 2023 edition had an estimated economic impact of over $300 million

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The Primavera Sound Festival in Porto had an economic impact estimated at €50 million in 2023

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The Splendour in the Grass festival generated over AUD $50 million in local economic activity in 2023

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The Electric Daisy Carnival’s 2023 economic impact was approximately $280 million in Las Vegas

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The global festival industry was valued at approximately $40 billion in 2023

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The average ticket price for major festivals in 2023 was $150

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The number of new festivals launched globally in 2023 increased by 12% compared to the previous year

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The environmental impact of festivals in 2023 prompted over 200 festivals worldwide to implement greener practices

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The percentage of festivals with outdoor camping options in 2023 was 80%

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The proportion of festivals that incorporated virtual or hybrid options in 2023 was 35%

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The top three countries with festival attendance in 2023 were the USA, Germany, and the UK

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Key Highlights

The Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival attracted an audience of approximately 250,000 attendees over its two weekends in 2023
Glastonbury Festival reported an attendance of 210,000 in 2023
South by Southwest (SXSW) in 2022 drew around 417,400 attendees from more than 100 countries
Lollapalooza 2023 hosted approximately 400,000 festival-goers across four days
Electric Daisy Carnival (EDC) Las Vegas 2023 reported over 415,000 attendees
Burning Man 2023 attracted approximately 80,000 participants
Primavera Sound Barcelona 2023 saw an attendance of over 220,000 concert-goers
Tomorrowland 2023 in Belgium drew around 400,000 electronic dance music fans over two weekends
The Montreux Jazz Festival had an estimated total attendance of approximately 250,000 in 2023
Reading and Leeds Festival 2023 reported an attendance of approximately 105,000 people each day
Fuji Rock Festival 2023 drew around 100,000 attendees over three days
Roskilde Festival 2023 had an official attendance of approximately 130,000
The New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival 2023 recorded an audience of around 450,000

From massive crowds at Sziget to record-breaking numbers at Primavera Sound, festival attendance in 2023 showcases a vibrant global scene where millions gather to celebrate music, culture, and community.

Attendance and Visitor Metrics

The Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival attracted an audience of approximately 250,000 attendees over its two weekends in 2023
Glastonbury Festival reported an attendance of 210,000 in 2023
South by Southwest (SXSW) in 2022 drew around 417,400 attendees from more than 100 countries
Lollapalooza 2023 hosted approximately 400,000 festival-goers across four days
Electric Daisy Carnival (EDC) Las Vegas 2023 reported over 415,000 attendees
Burning Man 2023 attracted approximately 80,000 participants
Primavera Sound Barcelona 2023 saw an attendance of over 220,000 concert-goers
Tomorrowland 2023 in Belgium drew around 400,000 electronic dance music fans over two weekends
The Montreux Jazz Festival had an estimated total attendance of approximately 250,000 in 2023
Reading and Leeds Festival 2023 reported an attendance of approximately 105,000 people each day
Fuji Rock Festival 2023 drew around 100,000 attendees over three days
Roskilde Festival 2023 had an official attendance of approximately 130,000
The New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival 2023 recorded an audience of around 450,000
Sziget Festival in Budapest saw approximately 565,000 attendees in 2023
Primavera Sound Porto 2023 hosted around 130,000 festival-goers
Primavera Sound Los Angeles 2023 attracted an estimated 100,000 attendees
Coachella 2022 had an attendance of approximately 250,000 across two weekends
The AVL Festival in Australia drew about 300,000 attendees in 2023
Primavera Sound Buenos Aires had an audience of roughly 140,000 in 2023
Sónar Festival Barcelona recorded an attendance of approximately 120,000 in 2023
The Montreal International Jazz Festival welcomed over 2 million visitors in its season
The Primavera Sound Porto Festival 2022 hosted around 170,000 attendees
The Asbury Park Music & Film Festival saw an increase in attendance to approximately 15,000 in 2023
The Edinburgh Festival Fringe attracted over 3 million tickets sold in 2023
The New York City Electronic Music Festival (NYCEMF) had approximately 20,000 attendees in 2023
The Adelaide Festival Fringe drew an estimated 1.5 million visitors in 2023
The Return of the Burning Man Festival in 2023 saw about 80,000 participants
The Love International Festival in Croatia had an attendance of approximately 40,000 in 2023
The Vivid Sydney festival had over 2 million visitors in 2023
The Winter Music Conference in Miami 2023 drew around 60,000 industry professionals and attendees
Rock in Rio Lisboa attracted over 350,000 people during its 2023 edition
The Primavera Sound Barcelona 2022 had an attendance of approximately 220,000
The Berlin Festival 2023 saw an estimated 50,000 attendees over its duration
The Montreux Jazz Festival 2022 hosted around 230,000 festival-goers
The Splendour in the Grass festival in Australia drew about 30,000 attendees in 2023
The Sziget Festival in Budapest experienced a slight drop to 530,000 attendees in 2022
The Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival in Tennessee recorded an attendance of approximately 80,000 in 2023
The Fuji Rock Festival in Japan sees a typical attendance of about 100,000 annually
The Pukkelpop Festival in Belgium had over 180,000 visitors in 2023
The Essence Music Festival in New Orleans drew roughly 300,000 attendees in 2023
The Field Day Festival in London experienced a record-breaking 60,000 attendance in 2023
A survey in 2023 indicated that 60% of festival attendees traveled more than 100 miles to attend
The ticket sales for Tomorrowland 2023 exceeded 400,000
Approximately 85% of festival-goers in 2023 planned to attend more than one festival that year
Music festivals accounted for about 60% of all outdoor event attendance in 2023
In 2023, the most popular music genre at festivals was electronic dance music (EDM), followed by pop and rock
The post-pandemic recovery boosted festival attendance by 20% compared to 2022
Festivals offering ecological or sustainability initiatives saw an increase in attendance of 15% in 2023
The majority of festival revenue in 2023 was generated from ticket sales, accounting for 55% of total income
The festival with the highest attendance in 2023 was the Sziget Festival, with over 565,000 visitors
The number of international attendees at global festivals in 2023 increased by 10%

Attendance and Visitor Metrics Interpretation

As festival organizers across the globe celebrate their record-breaking attendances—culminating in Sziget Festival topping 565,000 visitors and massive international turnouts—the data reveals that in 2023, music fans didn't just come to hear music—they traveled miles to be part of a worldwide cultural phenomenon increasingly driven by electronic beats, eco-conscious initiatives, and a post-pandemic appetite that transformed festivals into the ultimate global community gathering.

Attendee Demographics and Behavior

The average age of festival-goers in 2023 was 28 years old
70% of festival attendees in 2023 identified as Millennials
40% of festival attendees in 2023 reported spending over $500 during the event
65% of festival attendees in 2023 used social media to plan or promote their festival experience
The percentage of festival attendees who are students was around 45% in 2023
The number of festival-goers who used mobile apps for festival navigation and updates was 90% in 2023
The proportion of festival-goers who purchased VIP or exclusive packages was 25% in 2023
In 2023, the average spend per attendee on merchandise was $50
The majority of festival-goers in 2023 (approx. 65%) preferred music festivals over arts or cultural festivals

Attendee Demographics and Behavior Interpretation

In 2023, the festival scene was undeniably fueled by Millennials—averaging 28 years old, savvy social media users, and savvy spenders—highlighting a young, connected crowd that invests heavily in music, merchandise, and exclusive experiences, all while navigating with their smartphones and prioritizing live tunes over arts or cultural diversions.

Duration and Structural Aspects

Approximately 70% of festival attendees in 2023 stayed for two or more days
The average length of festivals in 2023 was 3 days

Duration and Structural Aspects Interpretation

With nearly three out of four festival-goers extending their stay beyond a single day, the 2023 festival scene proves that in the world of music and arts, the longer you stay, the more you play—and perhaps the more you pay.

Event and Festival Details

The Coachella Festival's 2023 edition had an estimated economic impact of over $300 million
The Primavera Sound Festival in Porto had an economic impact estimated at €50 million in 2023
The Splendour in the Grass festival generated over AUD $50 million in local economic activity in 2023
The Electric Daisy Carnival’s 2023 economic impact was approximately $280 million in Las Vegas
The global festival industry was valued at approximately $40 billion in 2023
The average ticket price for major festivals in 2023 was $150
The number of new festivals launched globally in 2023 increased by 12% compared to the previous year
The environmental impact of festivals in 2023 prompted over 200 festivals worldwide to implement greener practices
The percentage of festivals with outdoor camping options in 2023 was 80%
The proportion of festivals that incorporated virtual or hybrid options in 2023 was 35%

Event and Festival Details Interpretation

While the festival scene in 2023 raked in over $40 billion globally, with Coachella alone boosting the local economy by $300 million, the industry's evolving focus on greener practices, outdoor camping, and hybrid experiences underscores a concerted effort to keep the music—and its impact—sustainable and accessible.

Geographical and International Data

The top three countries with festival attendance in 2023 were the USA, Germany, and the UK

Geographical and International Data Interpretation

With the USA, Germany, and the UK leading festival attendance in 2023, it seems that despite the global disruptions, these nations remain the world's most enthusiastic champions of celebration—proving that when it comes to festivals, their spirits are truly global.