GL events’ revenue up 44% in Q3

Lyon, 14th October: GL events released its financial results for the nine months ended 30th September 2026. It reported revenues of €1.38 billion (US$1.56 billion), representing year-on-year growth of 17%.

In terms of business sectors, GL events Exhibitions, with revenues of €157 million (US$178 million), which dropped 19% year-on-year. GL events Live’s revenues increased by 25% year-on-year, reaching €791 million (US$896 million), while GL events Venues generated revenues of €434.8 million (US$493 million), increased by 24% over the first nine months last year.

According to the company, the decline in GL events Exhibitions was mainly attributable to an unfavourable biennial event cycle and persistent difficulties in the Chinese market. Adjusted for biennial event cycle effects, the revenues of the business increased by 12.8%.

Olivier Ginon, Chairman-CEO of GL events Group, commented, “GL events confirmed its positive momentum in the third quarter and the strength of its business model, bolstered by strong growth in the Live and Venues divisions and a portfolio of major international events. Our successful work on the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games, a particularly full events calendar at Stade de France, the quality of our services for Pope Leo XIV’s visit to France and the vitality of our international operations provide concrete illustrations of our organisational capabilities and the dedication of our teams. As a result, despite a challenging global environment, we approach the end of the period with determination and confidence and, with a clearer outlook for the full year, are raising our annual guidance today.”

The company also provided an updated guidance for FY2026 with revenue growth more than 10% at constant exchange rates and scope of consolidation.