Industry

71131 Promoters (presenters) of performing arts, sports and similar events with facilities

Promoteurs (diffuseurs) d'événements artistiques et sportifs et d'événements similaires, avec installations

Official definition

This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in operating arts, sports and mixed-use facilities, and in organizing and promoting performing arts productions, sports events and similar events, such as festivals, held in these facilities. These establishments may also rent their facilities to other promoters.

Classification Reference

Official classification fields for this page

Official classification fields taken from the current StatCan source bundle.

Characteristic Description
Official titlePromoters (presenters) of performing arts, sports and similar events with facilities
ClassificationNAICS Canada 2022 Version 1.0
Publishing authorityStatistics Canada
Hierarchical levelIndustry
Parent code7113 - Promoters (presenters) of performing arts, sports and similar events
International correspondenceISIC Rev. 4; harmonized with US and Mexico NAICS at higher levels.
Sourcehttps://www.statcan.gc.ca/en/subjects/standard/naics/2022/v1/index
Source verification2026-05-05
Canada Business Context

Canada-wide tax and filing context

Canada-wide business, tax, and filing context from the local country pack and tax pack.

Characteristic Description
Tax authorityCanada Revenue Agency (CRA)
Business identifierBusiness Number (BN): 9-digit identifier with program account suffixes such as RT0001 for GST/HST, RP0001 for payroll, and RC0001 for corporate income tax.
Filing requirementsBusiness Number registration; Form T2125 (Statement of Business or Professional Activities) attached to T1; Form T2 (Corporation Income Tax Return); Form T5013; Form GST34
Sector authorityNo cluster authority recorded in the local country pack.

Exclusions

  • operating race tracks and presenting races (See 711213 Horse race tracks (CAN))
  • organizing and promoting performing arts productions, sports events, and similar events, such as festivals, in facilities managed and operated by others (See 71132 Promoters (presenters) of performing arts, sports and similar events without facilities)
  • organizing convention and trade shows (See 561920 Convention and trade show organizers)
  • owning and leasing stadiums, arenas, theatres, and other related facilities, but not producing or promoting live events held in these facilities (See 531120 Lessors of non-residential buildings (except mini-warehouses) (US))
  • producing and promoting live theatre, dance, music or other performing arts presentations in their own facilities (See 7111 Performing arts companies)
  • sports teams that present their own sports events (See 711217 Sports teams and clubs performing before a paying audience (CAN))

Classification Confidence Score

3 of 5 factors passing

6/ 10
Verified official sourcenaics-scian-2022-structure-v1-eng.csv (2026-05-05)
International crosswalkNo international correspondence found
Previous edition migrationNAICS 2017 to 2022 continuity confirmed
Complete hierarchy4 levels confirmed in hierarchy
Size or threshold documentedNot applicable for hub levels
Trade or export matchNo direct HS code correspondence in current bundle
Legacy crosswalkLegacy system (SIC 1980) retired in this region
Business Profiles

When you might need code 71131

Professions specific to this sector are linked to this part of the Canadian classifier so the page speaks to real work teams.

01 71131
Museum program curator

Use this page when the file covers exhibits, collections programming, visitor education, and cultural interpretation. It helps confirm whether 71131 Promoters (presenters) of performing arts, sports and similar events with facilities is the closest NAICS Canada branch before BN registration, GST/HST review, banking onboarding, procurement notes, or internal classification work.

02 71131
Recreation camp director

Use this page when the file covers camp programs, activity schedules, staff coverage, and participant intake. It helps confirm whether 71131 Promoters (presenters) of performing arts, sports and similar events with facilities is the closest NAICS Canada branch before BN registration, GST/HST review, banking onboarding, procurement notes, or internal classification work.

03 71131
Sports facility operator

Use this page when the file covers rink or field bookings, membership use, leagues, and facility maintenance. It helps confirm whether 71131 Promoters (presenters) of performing arts, sports and similar events with facilities is the closest NAICS Canada branch before BN registration, GST/HST review, banking onboarding, procurement notes, or internal classification work.

04 71131
Performing arts venue manager

Use this page when the file covers shows, venue bookings, ticket operations, and backstage coordination. It helps confirm whether 71131 Promoters (presenters) of performing arts, sports and similar events with facilities is the closest NAICS Canada branch before BN registration, GST/HST review, banking onboarding, procurement notes, or internal classification work.

Business Map

Business categories in this branch

A rotating set of business activity examples linked to this part of the Canadian hierarchy.

Heritage sitesLeisure venuesSports servicesArts operationsGaming activitiesEvent entertainment

Commonly confused with

711213 — Horse race tracks

operating race tracks and presenting races (See 711213 Horse race tracks (CAN))

71132 — Promoters (presenters) of performing arts, sports and similar events without facilities

organizing and promoting performing arts productions, sports events, and similar events, such as fe...

561920 — Convention and trade show organizers

organizing convention and trade shows (See 561920 Convention and trade show organizers)

531120 — Lessors of non-residential buildings (except mini-warehouses)

owning and leasing stadiums, arenas, theatres, and other related facilities, but not producing or p...

7111 — Performing arts companies

producing and promoting live theatre, dance, music or other performing arts presentations in their...

Source row

71131Promoters (presenters) of performing arts, sports and similar events with facilities

This page mirrors the source row from the structure CSV and the matching rows from the elements and crosswalk files.

Frequently asked questions

What does code 71131 cover?

Promoters (presenters) of performing arts, sports and similar events with facilities: This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in operating arts, sports and mixed-use facilities, and in organizing and promoting performing arts productions, sports events and similar events, such as festivals, held in these facilities. These esta...

Which level of the hierarchy is 71131?

It is a industry page in the NAICS Canada 2026 hierarchy.

What is the parent of 71131?

It rolls up to 7113 Promoters (presenters) of performing arts, sports and similar events.

Should I stop at 71131 or go lower?

2 lower-level item(s) sit under this branch: Live theatres and other performing arts presenters with facilities, Sports stadiums and other presenters with facilities.

Are official inclusion notes attached to 71131?

No inclusion rows are attached to this page in the local elements file.

Are there exclusion notes for 71131?

Yes. 6 exclusion note(s) help separate this page from nearby codes.

Does 71131 include illustrative examples?

No example rows are attached on this page in the local elements file.

What kinds of businesses often start from this page?

Examples in this branch include Heritage sites, Leisure venues, Sports services, Arts operations, Gaming activities, Event entertainment.

Is there an ISIC mapping for 71131?

No ISIC correspondence row is attached to this page.

Does this page show a US NAICS reference?

No same-code US NAICS reference row is attached on this page.

Why are both English and French titles shown?

NAICS Canada is bilingual, so the page keeps both language titles visible for comparison and lookup.

Where does the page text come from?

From the local StatCan structure file, elements file, ISIC crosswalk, and the bundled US 6-digit reference workbook.