Can I create a reserved seating chart for my theater?

Yes, you can. With Eventbrite, you can build a custom seating map that mirrors your venue's layout, including sections, rows, and seat numbers. This allows your patrons to select their specific seats when purchasing tickets online.

How do I handle multiple showtimes for the same production?

Our platform is built for events with complex schedules. You can add multiple dates and times to a single event listing, allowing you to manage an entire run of a show—including matinees and evening performances—from one central dashboard.

Is this a good ticketing platform for a small community theatre?

Absolutely. As a scalable event ticketing platform for theaters, Eventbrite fits the needs of any size venue. You get access to professional-grade tools like online ticketing, patron management, and reporting, all with flexible options that work for a community theatre's budget.

Can we offer special discounts for members or group bookings?

Yes. You can easily create and manage various types of promotions. Offer discount codes for season subscribers, early-bird pricing to drive initial sales, or special rates for large groups, all within the platform.

How do we check in attendees on show night?

Use the free Eventbrite Organizer app on a mobile device to scan the QR codes on attendees' tickets for fast and secure entry. You can track check-ins in real time to monitor attendance and keep the line moving smoothly.

What are the fees for ticketing for theatre shows?

It's free to publish an event on Eventbrite. For paid tickets, our fees are typically paid by the ticket buyer. If your event is free, like an open house or a free reading, there are no Eventbrite ticketing fees.

Ticketing Platform for Theaters & Venues | Eventbrite

Ticketing Platform for Theaters & Performing Arts

Eventbrite is the professional ticketing platform for theaters that makes it simple to manage reserved seating, sell tickets for multiple showtimes, and reach new audiences for every performance.

Your guide to successful online ticketing for performing arts

Managing ticketing for theatre shows requires precision and flexibility. With Eventbrite's platform, you can take control of your entire production timeline, from the moment tickets go on sale to the final curtain call. Our tools are designed to handle the specific needs of venues and theaters, whether you're a professional performing arts center or a beloved community theatre.

Start by creating a polished event page for your show or your entire season. Then, set up your ticketing to match your house.

Create Your Seating Chart: Use our reserved seating tools to build a digital version of your venue, allowing patrons to pick their exact seats.
Set Multiple Ticket Tiers: Easily create and manage different ticket types like orchestra, mezzanine, balcony, VIP, or member-exclusive tickets.
Manage Your Show's Run: Schedule all your performance dates and times, including matinees and evening shows, from a single dashboard.
Engage Your Audience: Use our marketing tools to send email announcements to your patron list and promote your show on social media.

The complete ticketing software for your theater

From the box office to front of house, our platform provides everything you need to manage your venue smoothly.

Flexible Seating & Shows

Create custom seat maps with our reserved seating tools. Manage complex schedules with multiple dates, timed entry, and different pricing for matinee or evening performances.

A Professional Box Office

Sell tickets through a professional online event page and use our embedded checkout to sell directly from your organization's website. Accept secure online payments with Eventbrite Payment Processing.

Streamlined House Management

On show night, use the Eventbrite Organizer app for fast, reliable check-in with QR-code scanning. Track attendance in real-time and sell last-minute tickets at the door with Tap to Pay.

Why Eventbrite is the best ticketing platform for community theatre and professional venues

Across a global community of more than 89M monthly average users, we connect you with a new world of patrons.

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Reach New Patrons & Fill Seats

Tap into our marketplace to get your productions in front of a local audience actively searching for events. Use our email and social media marketing tools to engage your existing community and attract new ticket buyers.

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Simplify the Patron Experience

Give your audience a seamless ticket-buying experience from start to finish. Patrons can easily purchase tickets on any device, receive mobile tickets with QR codes, and enjoy a fast, smooth entry on the night of the show.

A clean, modern, and empty theater box office ready to serve patrons.

Manage Complex Event Ticketing

Our platform handles the details. Create unlimited ticket types, offer promo codes for season ticket holders or group sales, and track sales data for every performance to understand what's selling best.

Essential tools for every stage of your production

Our integrated platform gives you one place to manage ticketing, promotion, and reporting for your entire season.

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Reserved Seating

Design a custom seat map of your venue, set pricing by section, and let attendees pick their preferred seats when they buy tickets.

Multi-Date & Timed Entry

Easily manage a full run of a show. List all performance dates and times on a single event page, making it simple for patrons to choose the best option for them.

Marketing & Promotion

Promote your shows with built-in email marketing tools and integrations with Facebook and Instagram to drive ticket sales.

Reporting & Analytics

Access real-time data on ticket sales per performance. Understand your audience and track revenue to make informed decisions for future productions.

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Ultimately what I need is for people to land on the event page. The more views I have, the more likely I am to sell out.Drunk Theatre

Eventbrite automatically promotes my events to local buyers — and 15% of our ticket sales come from that exposure.Michelle Harris, Uncorked Wine Festivals

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