International Journal of Event and Festival Management

Aims & Scope

The International Journal of Event and Festival Management advances knowledge in the field of events management and enhances the uptake of such knowledge by academics in the field.

The double-blind peer-reviewed journal will cover events management issues ranging in scope from small festivals, business and special events to mega events such as the Olympics.

Articles will be sourced from all disciplinary perspectives and a multi-disciplinary research approach is encouraged.

The journal includes, but is not limited to: Marketing Planning and design Comments and/or trends in event education Logistics Evaluation Strategic management and creative leadership Sponsorship and fundraising Volunteer and human resource management Event professionalism and innovations Programming Risk management Financial management of events Clients and concepts Business relations Conferences Public relations Festivals Conventions.

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Metrics & Ranking

Impact Factor

Year	Value
2025	1.9
2024	2.20

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	0.580

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q2

h-index

Year	Value
2024	38

Journal Rank

Year	Value
2024	10012

Journal Citation Indicator

Year	Value
2024	281

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Abstracting & Indexing

Journal is indexed in leading academic databases, ensuring global visibility and accessibility of our peer-reviewed research.

• Scopus
• Google Scholar
• Web of Science

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Subjects & Keywords

Journal’s research areas, covering key disciplines and specialized sub-topics in Business, Management and Accounting, designed to support cutting-edge academic discovery.

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Most Cited Articles

The Most Cited Articles section features the journal's most impactful research, based on citation counts. These articles have been referenced frequently by other researchers, indicating their significant contribution to their respective fields.

• Festival management studies

  Citation: 144

  Authors: Donald, Tommy, J.

• An exploration of events research: event topics, themes and emerging trends

  Citation: 143

  Authors: Judith, Michelle

• From place branding to placemaking: the role of events

  Citation: 104

  Authors: Greg

• Social impacts of events and the role of anti‐social behaviour

  Citation: 99

  Authors: Margaret, Leo

• Meaning not measurement

  Citation: 98

  Authors: Immy, Lorraine, Richard

• Optimising the potential of mega‐events: an overview

  Citation: 94

  Authors: Leo, Larry, Geoffrey, Daneel, Shaun

• Engaging with consumers using social media: a case study of music festivals

  Citation: 83

  Authors: Simon, Rupert

• Event and festival research: a review and research directions

  Citation: 78

  Authors: Judith, Karin

• Participant observation at events: theory, practice and potential

  Citation: 69

  Authors: Joanne

• Determinants of volunteer motivation and their impact on future voluntary engagement

  Citation: 66

  Authors: Kirstin, Gesine

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