Ticket sales in France up 13% to €1.6 billion
However, the National Music Centre (CNM) says its latest report highlights "the structural fragility of the festival economic model"
News By James Hanley | 31 July 2025
Live sector ticket sales in France brought in a record €1.6 billion at the box office last year – 13% up on 2023 – according to a report by the National Music Centre (CNM).
The increase, which was smaller than the 21% upturn witnessed in the previous 12 months, was driven by higher ticket prices, with the average ticket price rising 10% to €45.
Total attendance was up 2% on 2023 to 37.9 million, but CNM points out that the figures are skewed by the four opening and closing…
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