The given table illustrates the outcomes of a 20-year research into why adults visit arts events in the UK.
Overall, the number of people going to the particular events and special occasions saw a slight decline, whereas the reverse was true for accompanying children and work. Notably, the figure for the desire to see specific events remained the highest position, while work/business exceeded that of special occasions.
Despite dropping minimally, the figure for the desire to see specific performance remained in its high rank. 20 years ago, 58% of the UK adults opted for the desire to see specific performance; however, this figure witnessed a two per cent decrease, naking 56% today. As for the proportion of special occasions, it experienced a threefold drop, going down from 27% 20 years ago to 9% today.
In contrast, the percentage of UK adults accompanying children rose considerably over the years. 20 years ago, it made up 9%, then this figure increased significantly, amounting to 24% today. Regarding the proportion of adults who opted for work and business showed a small growth. Starting at 6% 20 years ago, it went up gradually, showing 11% today, a figure that surpassed that of special occasions.