International Ticketing Report 2025
Market Report: Kuwait
Kuwait’s live entertainment scene has grown rapidly since the opening of The Arena Kuwait (5,800 capacity) at 360 Mall, yet it’s still very much centred around Arabic music.
Key primary ticketers: Eventat, Platinumlist Secondary ticketing situation: While there doesn’t appear to be any legislation pertaining to secondary ticketing in Kuwait, many promoters forbid resale in their terms and conditions.
Key primary ticketers: Eventat, Platinumlist
Secondary ticketing situation: While there doesn’t appear to be any legislation pertaining to secondary ticketing in Kuwait, many promoters forbid resale in their terms and conditions.
White label/D2C companies: TAK Tickets
Taxes & Charges: VAT: none; fees usually range between 4% and 6%
The Arena Kuwait has hosted Cirque du Soleil’s Crystal, plus major Arabic acts like Egyptian superstars Tamer Ashour and Tamer Hosny (the latter will play a huge show alongside Adam (Wael Shehada) this December. While hopes remain high that Western or Asian…
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