Over half of Dutch pop venues operating at a loss, study finds
A new report from Dutch trade body VNPF finds that rising operating costs are outpacing revenue growth in many of the country's live spaces
News By Hanna Ellington | 13 July 2026
More than half of Dutch pop music venues operated at a loss in 2025, as rising operating costs outpaced revenue growth, according to new figures from the Association of Dutch Pop Venues and Festivals (VNPF).
The trade body’s Pop Venues and Festivals in Figures report found that half of its 55 affiliated music venues recorded a negative financial result last year, highlighting the mounting pressure on the European country’s live music network.
Total revenue increased 2% year-on-year to hit €247…
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