CTS EVENTIM Posts Strong Q1 2026 Growth in Revenue and EBITDA

CTS EVENTIM, Europe's leading ticketing and live entertainment provider and the second-largest worldwide, has announced a robust start to its 2026 fiscal year, with consolidated revenue surging 23.0% to EUR 613.5 million and adjusted EBITDA climbing 18.5% to EUR 118.9 million in the first quarter. CEO Klaus-Peter Schulenberg attributed the performance to strong momentum in the Live Entertainment segment, which saw adjusted EBITDA soar by 151.1% to EUR 29.1 million, driven by successful tours and events across multiple markets, including US tours and popular events in Germany. The company also highlighted the contribution of its venue operations, notably the Unipol Dome in Milan, which hosted the ice hockey tournaments of the Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games Milano Cortina 2026, attracting over 400,000 fans across 53 matches.

In the Ticketing segment, revenue grew 2.5% to EUR 219.0 million, with adjusted EBITDA rising 1.2% to EUR 89.8 million, maintaining a strong margin of 41.0%. The company noted that changes to its partnership with Stage Entertainment affected year-over-year comparability, but adjusted for this effect, ticketing revenue expanded by over 6%. The contract with Stage Entertainment has been extended for the long term as a retail partnership, as reported in April 2026. The Executive Board confirmed that the Group's performance aligns with expectations for the full year, underscoring the resilience of its business model.

CTS EVENTIM, which markets over 300 million tickets annually through its systems and operates renowned venues across Europe, generated EUR 3.1 billion in revenue across more than 25 countries in 2025. The company's strong Q1 results reflect its international position and close cooperation with promoters, artists, and partners, providing a solid foundation for sustained growth. For more details, view the original release on NEWMEDIAWIRE.