Average Annual Consumer Expenditures on Select Cultural Activities, 2017-2021 (U.S. households)

The graphic is based on sample survey estimates at different points in time and may not precisely reflect household spending; however the change in trend during Covid-19 is striking.

2017

2018

2019

2020

2021

Performing arts

$60.90

$66.61

$62.69

$20.61

$32.38

Tickets to sporting events

$49.81

$50.73

$54.29

$15.48

$55.52

Admissions to movie theaters

$42.77

$48.75

$40.75

$7.13

$10.61