Arts audiences back to pre-covid levels but concerns over costs remain

Last year saw an increase in festival attendance with the most attended festivals being local cultural or arts festivals.

Irish arts audiences are returning to pre-covid levels, but cost and value for money remain key concerns for event attendees.

After significant disruption to the sector following lockdowns and public health restrictions, new research published by the Arts Council shows that 83% of Irish people attended at least one arts event in the previous 12 months.