NAICS Subsector 711: Performing Arts, Spectator Sports, and Related Industries
Subsector
Definition
Industries in the Performing Arts, Spectator Sports, and Related Industries subsector group establishments that produce or organize and promote live presentations involving the performances of actors and actresses, singers, dancers, musical groups and artists, athletes, and other entertainers, including independent (i.e., freelance) entertainers and the establishments that manage their careers.
The classification recognizes four basic processes: (1) producing (i.e., presenting) events; (2) organizing, managing, and/or promoting events; (3) managing and representing entertainers; and (4) providing the artistic, creative, and technical skills necessary to the production of these live events. Also, this subsector contains four industries for performing arts companies. Each is defined on the basis of the particular skills of the entertainers involved in the presentations.
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The industry structure for this subsector makes a clear distinction between performing arts companies and performing artists (i.e., independent or freelance). Although not unique to arts and entertainment, freelancing is a particularly important phenomenon in this Performing Arts, Spectator Sports, and Related Industries subsector. Distinguishing this activity from the production activity is a meaningful process differentiation. This approach, however, is difficult to implement in the case of musical groups (i.e., companies) and artists.
These establishments tend to be more loosely organized and it can be difficult to distinguish companies from freelancers. For this reason, NAICS includes one industry that covers both musical groups and musical artists. This subsector contains two industries for Industry Group 7113, Promoters of Performing Arts, Sports, and Similar Events, one for those that operate facilities and another for those that do not. This is because there are significant differences in cost structures between those promoters that manage and provide the staff to operate facilities and those that do not.
In addition to promoters without facilities, other industries in this subsector include establishments that may operate without permanent facilities. These types of establishments include performing arts companies; musical groups and artists; spectator sports; and independent (i.e., freelance) artists, writers, and performers. Excluded from this subsector are nightclubs. Some nightclubs promote live entertainment on a regular basis and it can be argued that they could be classified in Industry Group 7113, Promoters of Performing Arts, Sports, and Similar Events.
However, since most of these establishments function as any other drinking place when they do not promote entertainment and because most of their revenue is derived from sale of food and beverages, they are classified in Subsector 722, Food Services and Drinking Places.
Government contracts for this service: PSC R499 Other Professional Services
Code facts
- Part of
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- 71
- Codes under it
- 5
- Contract awards
- 462 In the last 12 months
- Contract obligations
- $79,095,406 In FY2025
NAICS codes and definitions come from the U.S. Census Bureau and contract spending from SAM.gov/FPDS.
Contract obligations by fiscal year
| Fiscal year | Obligated |
|---|---|
| FY2027 To date | -$16,901 |
| FY2026 | $38,503,532 |
| FY2025 | $79,095,406 |
| FY2024 | $91,033,172 |
| FY2023 | $113,308,683 |
Top contractors by obligations
| Rank | Contractor | Obligated, FY2026–FY2027 | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Trivandi USA LIMITED | $7,366,490 | |
| 2 | Populous Event Inc. | $4,531,210 | |
| 3 | Ddmc Event Design | $3,386,630 | |
| 4 | Propper International Inc. | $3,314,609 | |
| 5 | The Office Of The Commissioner Of Baseball | $1,300,000 | |
| 6 | Nelson Preferred Painting, Inc. | $1,101,807 | |
| 7 | Southeastern Kentucky Rehabilitation Industries, Inc. | $883,464 | |
| 8 | Carter Enterprises LLC | $636,480 | |
| 9 | Music Ministry International Inc. | $409,230 | |
| 10 | Myers Conservation | $385,902 |
See the full FY2025 ranking of NAICS 711 contractors, by parent company.
Top funding agencies by obligations
| Rank | Agency | Obligated, FY2026–FY2027 | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Department of State | $16,899,553 | |
| 2 | Department of the Army | $6,389,370 | |
| 3 | Defense Logistics Agency | $5,274,512 | |
| 4 | Air Force | $3,259,428 | |
| 5 | General Services Administration | $2,317,904 | |
| 6 | Department of the Navy | $1,730,950 | |
| 7 | DOD Education Activity | $1,444,086 | |
| 8 | Department of the Interior | $452,500 | |
| 9 | Department of Veterans Affairs | $403,592 | |
| 10 | Department of the Treasury | $312,500 |
Top PSC codes by obligations
| Rank | PSC code | Obligated, FY2026–FY2027 | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | R499 Other Professional Services | $11,142,773 | |
| 2 | M1AB Operation of Conference Space and Facilities | $7,366,490 | |
| 3 | 8415 Clothing, Special Purpose | $5,129,012 | |
| 4 | R799 Other Management Support Services | $4,740,948 | |
| 5 | G003 Recreational Services | $2,233,796 | |
| 6 | G002 Chaplain Services | $1,168,556 | |
| 7 |
T001 Arts/ |
$993,006 | |
| 8 | R701 Advertising Services | $679,500 | |
| 9 |
X1AB Lease/ |
$630,186 | |
| 10 | R708 Public Relations Services(includes writing services, event planning and management, media relations, radio and television analysis, and press services) | $623,567 |
Contract obligations by state
| Rank | Place of performance | Obligated, last 12 months | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Puerto Rico | $3,453,209 | |
| 2 | Colorado | $2,935,281 | |
| 3 | Missouri | $2,162,878 | |
| 4 | Virginia | $1,934,809 | |
| 5 | New York | $1,189,729 | |
| 6 | Connecticut | $1,129,707 | |
| 7 | Pennsylvania | $874,174 | |
| 8 | Florida | $831,918 | |
| 9 | Maryland | $786,618 | |
| 10 | District of Columbia | $716,066 | |
| 11 | California | $542,788 | |
| 12 | Alaska | $498,495 | |
| 13 | Georgia | $408,134 | |
| 14 | Washington | $330,383 | |
| 15 | Tennessee | $320,318 | |
| 16 | Rhode Island | $309,500 | |
| 17 | Mississippi | $213,453 | |
| 18 | North Carolina | $207,131 | |
| 19 | Arizona | $202,519 | |
| 20 | Texas | $190,273 | |
| 21 | New Mexico | $179,459 | |
| 22 | New Jersey | $141,839 | |
| 23 | South Carolina | $132,218 | |
| 24 | Nebraska | $121,468 | |
| 25 | Michigan | $100,000 | |
| 26 | Kansas | $89,510 | |
| 27 | Delaware | $79,052 | |
| 28 | Massachusetts | $78,991 | |
| 29 | Idaho | $76,838 | |
| 30 | Guam | $75,480 | |
| 31 | Minnesota | $52,764 | |
| 32 | Alabama | $50,509 | |
| 33 | Illinois | $49,009 | |
| 34 | North Dakota | $44,435 | |
| 35 | Indiana | $35,886 | |
| 36 | Vermont | $25,000 | |
| 37 | Louisiana | $22,730 | |
| 38 | Ohio | $21,997 | |
| 39 | Wisconsin | $15,425 | |
| 40 | Wyoming | $13,121 | |
| 41 | Utah | $12,466 | |
| 42 | New Hampshire | $2,947 | |
| 43 | Montana | $756 |
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Shares are of everything obligated under NAICS 711 in the last 12 months before deobligations, including work performed abroad or with no place of performance on record.
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Codes under 711
Quick answers
What is NAICS 711?
NAICS 711 is Performing Arts, Spectator Sports, and Related Industries, a subsector in NAICS 71, Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation.
What codes are under NAICS 711?
NAICS 711 has 5 codes under it with their own GovTribe pages, including 7111 Performing Arts Companies; 7112 Spectator Sports; and 7113 Promoters of Performing Arts, Sports, and Similar Events.
How much do federal agencies spend under NAICS 711?
Federal contracts under NAICS 711 obligated $79,095,406 in fiscal year 2025 and $321,923,893 in fiscal years 2023 through 2027.
Who are the largest contractors under NAICS 711?
The contractors with the most obligated under NAICS 711 in fiscal years 2026 and 2027 are Trivandi USA LIMITED ($7,366,490), Populous Event Inc. ($4,531,210) and Ddmc Event Design ($3,386,630).
Which agencies buy the most under NAICS 711?
The agencies that obligated the most under NAICS 711 in fiscal years 2026 and 2027 are Department of State ($16,899,553), Department of the Army ($6,389,370) and Defense Logistics Agency ($5,274,512).
Which PSC codes are used with NAICS 711?
The PSC codes with the most obligated under NAICS 711 in fiscal years 2026 and 2027 are R499 Other Professional Services; M1AB Operation of Conference Space and Facilities; and 8415 Clothing, Special Purpose.
Where is the work under NAICS 711 performed?
By place of performance, the states with the most contract obligations under NAICS 711 over the last 12 months are Puerto Rico ($3,453,209), Colorado ($2,935,281) and Missouri ($2,162,878).
What is the latest contract opportunity under NAICS 711?
The latest contract opportunity under NAICS 711 is DAR Hall Rental for U.S. Navy Band Holiday Concerts, solicitation from Naval Supply Systems Command (Navy), posted November 10, 2026.
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