The table illustrates the results of a 20-year study into why adults in the UK attend arts events.
Overall, it is clear that the number of adults attending due to a desire to see a specific artist accounted for the highest percentage 20 years ago, while the count for adults attending for work was the lowest. In contrast, the data for adults attending for a special occasion saw a slight decrease.
Focusing on the first two categories, the proportion of adults attending due to a desire to see a specific artist was 58% 20 years ago, and it witnessed a slow decline to 56% by today. Moreover, the count for adults attending for a special occasion or celebration was 27%, and it dropped significantly to 9%, before decreasing to 20% in 10 years ago.
Turning to the remaining category, the data for adults attending for work comprised 6% at the start of the period, and it witnessed slow growth to 11% by today. Finally, the count for adults attending to accompany children accounted for 9% 20 years ago, and it increased considerably to 24% until today.
