Aiming High in the Lowlands: Netherlands market report
With new events springing up and local talent gaining waves of new fans, the country’s industry professionals remain upbeat
Feature By Adam Woods | 1 October 2025
According to the Dutch consumer price index, goods and services in the Netherlands were 2.9% more expensive in July than they were a year earlier, with prices for rent, energy, and food and drink all rising ahead of the Eurozone average.
In an inflationary world, it’s nothing disastrous, and of course, the Netherlands remains one of Europe’s wealthier economies. But those in the live industry can confirm that even when things are going pretty well, rising costs can quickly take a…