CTS Eventim Reports Ticketing Growth Despite Rising Costs
CTS Eventim posted revenue growth in the first half of 2025, driven by record results in ticketing, though rising costs weighed on its live entertainment business.
German based CTS Eventim, one of Europe’s largest ticketing and live entertainment companies, reported revenue growth in the first half of 2025, supported by strong ticketing results and contributions from recent acquisitions, despite cost pressures in its live entertainment business.
Group revenue rose 7.6% year-on-year to €1.29 billion in the first six months of 2025. Adjusted EBITDA edged down 0.8% to €200.5 million, with a margin of 15.5%. In the second quarter, revenue increased 0.3% to €795.6 million, while adjusted EBITDA fell 8.9% to €100.2 million, reflecting higher costs and integration expenses.
The ticketing segment achieved record results, with revenue up 16.1% to €415.7 million and adjusted EBITDA growing 6.6% to €166.8 million in the first half. In the second quarter alone, ticketing revenue rose 15.4% to €202.1 million, while adjusted EBITDA improved 6.5% to €78.1 million. The company said integration costs related to See Tickets and France Billet temporarily weighed on earnings, but it expects future synergies to improve profitability.
In live entertainment, revenue increased 3.3% to €894.4 million in the first half, helped by sold-out Rock am Ring and Rock im Park festivals, as well as high venue utilization. However, adjusted EBITDA in the segment fell 26.1% to €33.7 million due to persistent cost pressures and integration expenses. Second-quarter live entertainment revenue declined 4.5% to €602.5 million, with adjusted EBITDA down 39.7% to €22.1 million.
CEO Klaus-Peter Schulenberg said “Our results underscore the strength and enduring competitiveness of our business model. This strong performance was driven by organic business growth as well as by positive contributions from recent acquisitions. Thanks to our focused internationalisation and innovation strategy, we are excellently positioned to achieve sustainable growth in a challenging market environment.”
The company maintained its full-year 2025 outlook, citing uncertainty from the broader economic environment.