Live music events in China recorded a whooping 239 percent surge in attendance in 2023, compared to the level in 2019. Concerts remained the industry pillars, bringing in over 20 million people. On the other side, music festivals have been gaining traction quickly. The sector reported at least six times growth in the number of events, attendees, and ticket sales revenue, compared to the size in 2019.
Number of visitors of large concerts and music festivals in China in 2023
(in millions)
Figures were rounded by the source. The number of concert participants is a minimum value, whereas that of music festivals is a maximum value.
The source classified large music concerts as those with at least 5,000 attendants. However, it did not provide specifics on the definition of large music festivals.
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NetEase. (April 20, 2024). Number of visitors of large concerts and music festivals in China in 2023 (in millions) [Graph]. In Statista. Retrieved November 21, 2024, from https://www.statista.com/statistics/1490540/china-large-music-event-attendance-by-segment/
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