Online Event Ticketing Market Report 2025

The online event ticketing market size has grown steadily in recent years. It will grow from $50.97 billion in 2024 to $53.43 billion in 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 4.8%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to internet penetration, smartphone usage, digital payment adoption, event diversity, social media influence.

The online event ticketing market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $69.25 billion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.7%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to personalized recommendations, virtual and hybrid events, enhanced customer engagement tools, focus on sustainability, government regulations for online transactions. Major trends in the forecast period include contactless and mobile ticketing, dynamic pricing strategies, enhanced security measures, subscription-based models, and integration with augmented reality (AR).

The anticipated growth of the online event ticketing market is driven by the increasing prevalence of live entertainment events. Live entertainment events, characterized by musical performances held in front of live audiences, have seen a notable surge, contributing to the demand for online event ticketing systems. These systems facilitate attendee registration, offering event organizers efficient and streamlined data on reservations, thereby enhancing the overall process for live events. For example, Live Nation Entertainment, a US-based concert management company, reported hosting 12,500 events in the second quarter of 2022 alone, marking a substantial increase of 2,500 shows compared to the entirety of 2019. The attendance reached 33.5 million, reflecting a 20% rise from the 27 million recorded in 2019. With 100 million tickets sold through July 2022, compared to 74 million in 2019, the escalating number of live entertainment events is a significant driver for the growth of the online event ticketing market.

The shift towards contactless transactions is poised to further propel the growth of the online event ticketing market. Contactless transactions involve making payments or exchanging information without physical contact between devices. This trend facilitates online event ticketing by allowing users to electronically purchase and access event tickets without the need for physical contact or printed tickets. As per Barclays, a UK-based bank, the average UK contactless user conducted 220 'touch and go' transactions in 2022, showing an increase from 180 transactions in 2021. This trend towards contactless transactions is a driving force for the online event ticketing market.

Innovations in products represent a prominent trend gaining traction in the online event ticketing market. Major companies in the market are introducing inventive products, such as the TicketMint Ticketing System, to fortify their market positions. For instance, TicketMint, a US-based online ticketing company, launched the TicketMint Ticketing System in November 2022, heralded as the world's first fraudulent-free ticketing system. Leveraging Blockchain technology, this system allows event organizers to issue uniquely numbered and time-stamped tickets, effectively combating forgery and counterfeit ticketing.

Leading companies in the online event ticketing market are actively involved in the development of cutting-edge technologies, including anti-counterfeit ticketing technology, to address the issue of ticket counterfeiting. Anti-counterfeit ticketing technology employs innovative measures to prevent the production and circulation of fraudulent or unauthorized tickets. Ticketmaster, a US-based ticket sales and distribution company, introduced SafeTix in August 2023, an anti-counterfeit ticketing technology. SafeTix links a fan's digital ticket to their Ticketmaster account through an encrypted barcode that refreshes regularly, thwarting the resale of screenshots or photocopies. The inclusion of Near Field Communication (NFC) technology ensures a convenient 'tap and go' experience at venue entrances.

In February 2022, Ticketmaster, a US-based ticket sales and distribution company, acquired Tixcraft, a Taiwan-based music event ticketing platform, for an undisclosed amount. This strategic acquisition aims to expand Ticketmaster’s presence in Asia and gain market share in new geographical regions.

Major companies operating in the online event ticketing market include Anschutz Entertainment Group, Atom Tickets LLC, Cvent Inc., Eventbee Inc., Cinemark Holdings Inc., Eventzilla Corporation, Fandango Media LLC, Eventbrite Inc., Moshtix Pty Ltd., StubHub Inc., Ticketek Pty Ltd., Live Nation Inc., Viagogo Entertainment Inc., Ticketmaster, Eventbrite, StubHub, AXS, Ticketek, Fandango, SeatGeek, Brown Paper Tickets, Songkick, See Tickets, Ticketweb LLC, Ticketmaster, Ticket Tailor, Tixr, Purplepass, Front Gate Tickets, TicketIQ, Gametime, BookMyShow, Eventim, TicketSource, BigTickets, iTickets, Tickeri, ThunderTix, Ticketbooth, TicketPeak.

North America was the largest region in the online event ticketing market in 2024. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the online event ticketing market report during the forecast period. The regions covered in the online event ticketing market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa. The countries covered in the online event ticketing market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

Online event ticketing encompasses a suite of features, tools, and integrations that facilitate the online sale of tickets for events or services, simultaneously collecting registration information from customers or participants.

The primary types of online event ticketing include sports events, music and other live shows, fairs and festivals, conferences, food and drink events, and other miscellaneous categories. Sports events involve physical activities or games played individually or in teams, aiming to compete against each other to achieve a goal or enhance physical fitness and skills. Online event ticketing can be accessed through desktop and mobile platforms, serving various applications, including those in the hospitality and restaurant industry, clubs, schools and colleges, theaters, and other event-hosting entities.

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The online event ticketing market includes revenues earned by entities by providing event registration, professional guidance & support, ticket booking, online payment of events, and event promotion. The market value includes the value of related goods sold by the service provider or included within the service offering. Only goods and services traded between entities or sold to end consumers are included.

The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD, unless otherwise specified).

The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products.

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