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 |