Arena Market: China
The live music landscape in China is vast, varied, and absolutely thriving, with reports suggesting that as of October 2024, over 750,000 performances had taken place throughout the country, selling in excess of 34m tickets and generating over ¥18bn, with an average ticket costing ¥524.
When it comes to arenas, large-capacity spaces are on offer throughout the country’s provinces and regions, and international stars are increasingly plotting dates within China as part of their global touring plans.
Ed Sheeran, for example, recently opted to complete a six-performance stint at the 80,000-capacity Hangzhou Olympic Sports Center Gymnasium, with further international stars including Imagine Dragons completing dates over the past 12 months, as well as Kanye West receiving rare approval to host two listening parties and…
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