Men (22%) were more than twice as likely to have picked up new hobbies during the pandemic than women (9%) because they felt pressured to be productive.

Of those who’ve attended online events since the pandemic began, over one-third (36%) of respondents agreed that they're thriving in the COVID-19 environment, compared to 27% of those who have not attended an online event in that time.Īmong those who have picked up new hobbies since the start of COVID-19, singles (21%) were more than twice as likely to pick up a hobby because they were lonely compared to those in relationships (10%).

When looking at Eventbrite data specifically, half of all tickets issued to virtual experiences in 2020 were for seminars/talks or classes/trainings/workshops. Stay-at-home orders made space and time for self-improvement and self-care, but many chose to work on themselves virtually, together. Online events helped people combat loneliness, and in many cases thrive, via hobbies, virtual learning, and self-improvement Additional key US consumer findings include: The report, available here, analyzes data from the more than one million global virtual experiences on Eventbrite in 2020 and a YouGov 1 survey of more than 3,000 consumers across Australia, the UK and US.

With nearly 75 million virtual attendees, 100+ million hours logged online, and more than one million virtual events in 2020, Eventbrite has continued to bring the world together during a year of social distancing through virtual experiences, which have proven to be critical connection points for consumers.Įventbrite’s Inside Look Report provides insight into how consumers and the event industry at large have adapted to 2020’s unprecedented cultural, political, and social change, focusing on how the disruption of live and in-person events transformed daily behavior and connection. SAN FRANCISCO-( BUSINESS WIRE)- Eventbrite (NYSE: EB), a global self-service ticketing and experience technology platform, today unveiled its 2020 Inside Look Report, a comprehensive global study that explores human connection and the world of experiences.

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