Market Report: Portugal

Despite its small size, Portugal’s live ticketing market remains dynamic and profitable – locals are avid culture-goers, and both international and domestic acts are thriving.

Key primary ticketers: Bilheteira Online, MEO Blueticket, See Tickets (acquired by Eventim), Ticketline Secondary ticketing situation: The resale of tickets above face value is not permitted by law in Portugal.

Secondary ticketing sites such as Viagogo and StubHub are illegal within the country but remain active.

White label/D2C companies: VAT: reduced rate of 13% for admission to cultural events

MEO Blueticket leads the market, with Ticketline, Bilheteira Online, and the growing See Tickets (now fully owned by CTS…