CTS Eventim has reported consolidated revenue of €1.513 billion (£1.29bn) for the first half of 2026, up 16.9% year-on-year, according to its latest financial results.
The German-headquartered live entertainment and ticketing giant posted adjusted EBITDA of €225.4 million (+12.4%) in H1 2026. Earnings per share climbed 34.2% to €1.25, boosted in part by favourable exchange rate effects.
Revenue rose 13.9% to €473.3m in the Ticketing division, with adjusted EBITDA up 3.4% to €172.5m, which the company attributed to "a short-term shift in the mix across the ticketing business areas" and costs linked to its Operational Excellence programme.
Live Entertainment revenue accelerated 18.6% to €1.061bn, while adjusted EBITDA jumped 57.1% to €52.9m. The company attributed the growth to a "strong portfolio" of tours, concerts and festivals, particularly in Germany, Italy and the US, alongside a material contribution from its venue business.
Our robust position in Europe and our expanding global presence underline the enduring strength of our business model
Klaus-Peter Schulenberg, CTS Eventim
CTS Eventim CEO Klaus-Peter Schulenberg said: “Against a backdrop of challenging economic and geopolitical conditions, CTS Eventim is achieving steady and profitable growth.
"Our robust position in Europe and our expanding global presence underline the enduring strength of our business model. It provides the foundations for continuing on our path of long-term growth in the years ahead.”
For Q2 2026 alone, group revenue rose 13.0% to €899.3 million, with Live Entertainment revenue up 9% to €657m. Highlights included sold-out editions of Germany's Rock am Ring and Rock im Park, alongside a successful 30th anniversary edition of Hurricane Festival.
CTS Eventim generated revenue of €3.1bn across more than 25 countries in 2025. The company's executive board has upheld its forecast published for the full 2026 financial year and said it is optimistic about the remaining months.
