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title: "How Many People Actually Show Up? Event Attendance Statistics for 2026"
slug: event-attendance-statistics-2026
author: "Who's In Team"
date: 2026-02-14
modifiedDate: 2026-02-14
category: "Data & Research"
readTime: "9 min read"
tags:
  - Statistics
  - No-Shows
  - Attendance
  - Data
  - Benchmarks
canonical_url: https://whos-in.app/blog/event-attendance-statistics-2026
---

# How Many People Actually Show Up? Event Attendance Statistics for 2026

> Data-driven breakdown of no-show rates by event type. Free events see 40-60% no-shows, paid events 10-20%. Benchmark your events with real industry data.

Data-driven breakdown of no-show rates by event type. Free events see 40-60% no-shows, paid events 10-20%. Benchmark your events with real industry data.

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*Read the full article at: <https://whos-in.app/blog/event-attendance-statistics-2026>*

*Published by Who's In Team on February 13, 2026*

*Platform: [Who's In](https://whos-in.app) — Free event RSVP tool for community organisers*