Arena Market: France
At the time of writing, the Paris Olympics was set to be one of the biggest events in French history. The sports circus has somewhat overshadowed the usual summer degustation menu of live music touring and infinite festivals. But there will be a big summer of music, even after the Olympics.
But what’s the effect on the live music market? “The live entertainment market is in the best of health!” says Nicolas Dupeux, CEO of Paris Entertainment Company, which runs the Accor and adidas arenas in the French capital.
“The evolution of the average ticket price is clear evidence: in our venues, in France, the post-Covid period is marked by a gradual increase in prices. All styles and artists are affected, but international artists – who are increasingly performing in our venues – stand out significantly. For example, tickets for Madonna’s concert at Accor Arena in November 2023 reached exceptionally high price levels, up to €386.50. Nevertheless, we continue to fill the venues – a sign of strong demand.”
Accor Arena is one of France’s key venues, with a…
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