United Kingdom Music Tourism Market Size, Share, By Event (Concerts, Festivals, and Others), By Expenditure (Event Expenditure, Travel-Related Expenditure), By Booking Mode (Direct Booking, Travel Agents, Online Travel Agencies, and Others), United Kingdom Music Tourism Market Insights, Industry Trend, Forecasts to 2035

United Kingdom Music Tourism Market Insights Forecasts to 2035

• United Kingdom Music Tourism Market Size 2024: USD 6998.4 Million
• United Kingdom Music Tourism Market Size 2035:  USD 39471.2 Million
• United Kingdom Music Tourism Market CAGR 2024: 17.03%
• United Kingdom Music Tourism Market Segments: Event, Expenditure, and Booking Mode

The music tourism industry in the UK is an established market that is growing steadily, there is high demand for live music performances, music festivals, heritage tours, and artist-centric travel experiences. The growing demand for experiential travel has fueled the popularity of large scale music festivals, arena tours, and the music destinations of high cultural significance. The annual festival schedules the increased numbers of international arrivals, and the interest in famous music heritage sites create a steady stream of visitors and repeat business. The well-developed event infrastructure, sophisticated online ticketing systems, growing hospitality facilities, and efficient destination marketing have created the competitive environment among event promoters, facility managers, and travel operators, with the regulatory requirements and sustainability issues are the key factors in shaping market evolution.

The United Kingdom music tourism market offers a substantial growth opportunity, which is being fueled by the rising demand for live entertainment experiences, growing number of international visitors, and the rising engagement in festivals and large-scale concert experiences. The innovation in immersive event experiences, digital ticketing solutions, themed travel experiences, and sustainable event management practices has increased the appeal of high end music tourism experiences by making them more accessible, engaging, and valuable for the visitors. This has led to repeat visits and increased spending on concerts, music festivals, heritage tours, and artist-focused travel experiences, making the United Kingdom a leading destination for music tourism.

Market Dynamics of the United Kingdom Music Tourism Market

The United Kingdom music tourism industry is fueled by the steady rise in the number of live music performances, music festivals, and entertainment events. The rising popularity of music tourism in the UK, as well as the increasing popularity of local artists and music venues, are also fueling the industry. The rise in the number of entertainment events in cities such as London, Manchester, and Liverpool is also fueling the music tourism industry in the United Kingdom.

The United Kingdom music tourism market faces restraints such as stringent public safety regulations, licensing requirements for live events, and increasing compliance costs related to crowd management and security standards.

The future of the music tourism industry in the United Kingdom is promising, because of the increasing demand for immersive live entertainment experiences, cultural tourism, and event tourism. The increasing popularity of large-scale music festivals, concerts in arenas, heritage music tours, and artist-led events is further propelling the growth trajectory of the industry. The rising number of international visitors and domestic travel trends are also adding to the positive outlook of the industry. In addition, the implementation of sustainable event strategies, digital ticketing solutions, smart venues, and sustainable tourism strategies is further aiding the development of the industry. The industry is expected to reap the benefits of innovation in event formats and the favorable regulatory environment in the United Kingdom regarding safety, licensing, and sustainability.

Market Segmentation

The United Kingdom music tourism market share is classified into event, expenditure, and booking mode.

By Event

The United Kingdom music tourism market is divided by event into concerts, festivals, and others. Among these, the concerts segment dominated the share in 2024 and is anticipated to grow at a remarkable CAGR during the forecast period. It is because the concerts are easy to pair with city accommodation and transport, making them popular for short breaks.

By Expenditure

The United Kingdom music tourism market is divided by expenditure into event expenditure, travel-related expenditure. Among these, the travel-related expenditure segment dominated the share in 2024 and is anticipated to grow at a remarkable CAGR during the forecast period. It is because music tourists often travel from other parts of the UK or internationally to attend events in cities like London, Manchester, and Liverpool.

By Booking Mode

The United Kingdom music tourism market is divided by booking mode into direct booking, travel agents, online travel agencies, and others. Among these, the online travel agencies segment dominated the share in 2024 and is anticipated to grow at a remarkable CAGR during the forecast period. It is because it allows consumers to book tickets, accommodation, and transportation in a single, seamless, and efficient transaction.

Competitive Analysis

The report offers the appropriate analysis of the key organisations/companies involved within the United Kingdom music tourism market, along with a comparative evaluation primarily based on their product offering, business overviews, geographic presence, enterprise strategies, segment market share, and SWOT analysis. The report also provides an elaborative analysis focusing on the current news and developments of the companies, which includes product development, innovations, joint ventures, partnerships, mergers & acquisitions, strategic alliances, and others. This allows for the evaluation of the overall competition within the market. 

Top Key Companies in United Kingdom Music Tourism Market

• Ticketmaster
• Glastonbury Festival
• Live Nation (Music) UK Ltd
• AEG Presents
• Festival Republic
• SJM Concerts
• Anschutz Entertainment Group
• DF Concerts & Events
• Others

Recent Developments in United Kingdom Music Tourism Market

In July 2025, UK Music launched the Local Music Action Charter at the Local Government Association Conference to help councils boost music tourism, strengthen local infrastructure, and support grassroots venues across the United Kingdom.

Key Target Audience

• Market Players
• Investors
• End-users
• Government Authorities 
• Consulting and Research Firm
• Venture capitalists
• Value-Added Resellers (VARs)

Market Segment

This study forecasts revenue at the United Kingdom, regional, and country levels from 2020 to 2035. Spherical Insights has segmented the United Kingdom music tourism market based on the below-mentioned segments:

United Kingdom Music Tourism Market, By Event

• Concerts
• Festivals
• Others

United Kingdom Music Tourism Market, By Expenditure

• Event Expenditure
• Travel-Related Expenditure

United Kingdom Music Tourism Market, By Booking Mode

• Direct Booking
• Travel Agents
• Online Travel Agencies
• Others