Venue Viability Index

Calculate the structural deficit of mid-scale regional venues. This tool illustrates why ticket sales alone cannot sustain cultural infrastructure without baseline subsidy.

Venue Capacity

Average Ticket Price (£)

Average Occupancy (%)

Annual Core Costs (£)

Rent, wages, utilities, marketing.

Earned Income (Box Office + Bar)

Operating Status

Required Annual Subsidy

None

This interactive calculator requires JavaScript. Standard calculation: A 400-seat venue at 65% capacity with £22 tickets and £850k core costs generates a £30,000 structural deficit requiring subsidy.