Rapid Evidence Review: Terror Incidents and Perceived Terrorism Risks at Events

Authors

Tin L. Nguyen, University of Nebraska at OmahaFollow
Callie Vitro, University of Nebraska at OmahaFollow
Sarah Schappert, University of Nebraska at OmahaFollow
Allison E. Munderloh, University of Nebraska at OmahaFollow
Erin M. Kearns, University of Nebraska at OmahaFollow

Document Type

Report

Publication Date

12-2025

Abstract

Since the 1972 Munich Olympics, mass gatherings for sport, music, and other entertainment have been viewed as highly vulnerable, culturally significant targets for terrorist attacks. Although research on the enactment and implications of terrorism have become more commonplace, comparatively little research has examined terrorism in the context of organized gatherings and the event venues which host them. Through a rapid evidence review, we summarize empirical research on (a) international incidents of terrorism and (b) perceived terrorism risks at large-scale public events and event venues, as well as (c) their psychological, behavioral, and social/news media effects. This research brief is intended to inform event organizers, event security professionals, venue owners and operators, and policymakers about terrorism-related risks to public events and event venues.

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Recommended Citation

Nguyen, T. L., Vitro, C., Schappert, S., Munderloh, A., & Kearns, E. M. (2025). Rapid evidence review: Terror incidents and perceived terrorism threats at events. A research report published by the National Counterterrorism Innovation, Technology, and Education (NCITE) Center. Omaha: NE.