Throughout the 2020s, the live music industry — both in terms of money at the box office and butts in seats — has seen several consecutive record-breaking years and sky-high demand. But a challenging post-pandemic landscape has resulted in higher ticket pricing and ratcheted-up operating costs, as venue owners fight tooth and nail to keep the lights on and fans pay the steep tolls — at least for now. This special report illuminates the key macro-industry trends shaping a changing business and explores what’s needed to keep delivering the soul-stirring experiences only in-person music provides.
Download Luminate’s LIVE MUSIC 2026 report for insights and data:
- Projected Revenue: Weighing the industry’s resistance to macroeconomic forces and whether tolerance for high prices will last
- Top Global Venues: Despite industry hurdles, why audiences are flocking to stadium shows across the world
- Price Sensitivity: With cost still the top deterrent for attendance, why the share of those citing it as such is lessening
- Music Tourism’s Rise: Where seeing an artist in another city or country might be cheaper than right at home