Tickets: Fees and Charges
Commons · Question 126438 · Tabled 10 Apr 2026 · Treasury · Official record
Answered 20 Apr 2026
Question
Asked by Zöe Franklin
To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what assessment she has made the potential merits of a temporary cut to VAT, based on grassroots music venue capacity, to stimulate grassroots music activity.
Answer
Answered by Dan Tomlinson, 20 Apr 2026
VAT is a broad-based tax on consumption, and the standard rate applies to most goods and services, including event tickets. VAT is charged on the total price paid by the consumer, and any additional charges or levies applied prior to sale would generally ...