## Updates and Announcements

Eventbrite's new lead, Andrea Parodi, outlines an ambitious product roadmap and addresses the decision to move forward with a leaner team.

Hello, I’m Andrea. I’ve recently stepped in to l…

### News & Trends

When it comes to events in 2026, attendees expect the unexpected. From unlikely venues to unscripted moments, event-goers (especially Gen Z) are craving unpredictability and surprise elements at gatherings.

### Case Studies

1. [**How Murray’s Cheese Built a 7-Day Events Revenue Engine With Eventbrite**](/content/blog/murrays-cheese-case-study/index.html)

2. [**How Eventbrite Fueled 3X Growth for Charleston’s Black Food Truck Festival**](/content/blog/black-food-truck-festival-case-study/index.html)

3. [**How Uncorked Wine Festivals Went From Passion Project to 200,000 Tickets Sold With Eventbrite**](/content/blog/uncorked-wine-festivals-case-study/index.html)

### Heart of Gathering

- **Heart of Gathering: Boise’s Local Music Scene Gets Rowdy With Duck Club**  
  
  
- **Heart of Gathering: MAMA’s Nightmarket Preserves Immigrant Culture Through Food and Fun**

For more event creator insights, trends, surveys, and reports, check the latest on [Eventbrite](/content/blog/#/index.html).