International Ticketing Report 2026
Market Report: China
China’s live music sector continues to grow at extraordinary speed, with domestic stars filling stadiums and festivals across the country and driving a booming live entertainment economy
China’s live music sector continues to grow at extraordinary speed, with domestic stars filling stadiums and festivals across the country and driving a booming live entertainment economy.
Real-name ticketing, government-backed anti-scalping measures, and increasingly sophisticated digital platforms remain defining features of the market. While super-apps such as WeChat play a central role in discovery, payment, and access.
Despite hosting numerous international stars in recent years, many of the world’s biggest touring acts appear to be prioritising Hong Kong and…