Country Profile: France
The French live market is in solid shape overall, but the festival market is in an increasingly precarious position.
These are the findings of a report by the National Music Centre published in July. Ticket sales generated €1.6bn in 2024, up 13% from 2023. Attendance numbers grew 2% from 2023 to 37.9m, but the financial jump was due to a 10% increase in the average ticket price to €45.
Festival revenue, however, slipped 0.4% and attendance was down 5%. More chillingly, the study found that 68% of festivals with an occupancy rate above 90% still reported a loss last year, with growing concerns about the long-term sustainability of the festival sector.
Angelo Gopee, MD of Live Nation France, says, “Touring conditions in France are good” and “the market remains highly competitive” as acts tour more. Arnaud Meersseman, head of AEG Presents France, says 2025 will be his company’s best year on record, with revenues expected…
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