CTS EVENTIM records extraordinary growth in the first quarter of 2025.
28 April 2025CTS EVENTIM, the leading European ticketing and live entertainment group, has had an exceptionally strong start to the year.
CTS EVENTIM, Europe's leading ticketing and live entertainment group, has had an exceptionally strong start to the year. In the first quarter of 2025, the group achieved 22% revenue growth (€498.6m) compared to the same period last year, while adjusted EBITDA increased to €100.3m (+8.9%), achieving an EBITDA margin of 20.1%.
One of the key drivers of this result was the successful start of ticket sales for the Milano–Cortina 2026 Olympic and Paralympic Games. The overwhelming demand confirms the trust of customers and the strength of Eventim’s ticketing ecosystem.
According to Claus-Peter Schulenberg, Group CEO: “CTS EVENTIM achieved dynamic growth in the first quarter of 2025, both organically and through acquisitions. The integration of the See Tickets Group and the French market leader France Billet is proceeding according to plan, confirming the effectiveness of our global growth and acquisition strategy. We will continue to expand our Group, unlock synergies and inspire our customers and partners with innovative products and services.”
Strategy for partners
Through synergistic acquisitions, Eventim is building a broader and more resilient ticketing system, providing partners – promoters, organizers and venues – with a consistent and scalable platform for ticket placement and distribution and event management. Investors in the development of digital tools and configurations continue to encourage efficiency and user experience.
For Eventim partners, these results mean
- Increased stability and reliability thanks to strong growth
- Wide distribution potential through new markets (France, UK, etc.) and integrated ticketing systems
- Innovative products and services, such as optimized digital solutions, CRM integration and realtime income
On the way to Milan–Cortina and beyond
With the successful launch of ticket sales for the Olympic Games, Eventim remains on course towards further expanding its business, unlocking new synergies and strengthening its marketing position through technological innovation.
The Eventim Business portal remains your channel for following all news, opportunities for cooperation and detailed analysis of how the growth of CTS EVENTIM users and partners includes a multidimensional perspective positive experience in live entertainment.