Can I create a mix of reserved seating and general admission areas?

Yes, you can. Eventbrite's seat map ticketing tools allow you to designate specific sections for reserved seating while offering other areas as general admission, giving you flexibility for different event formats.

How do attendees pick their seats when they buy tickets?

During checkout, attendees see an interactive seat map of your venue. They can click on available seats in their desired section, add them to their cart, and complete the purchase. Their seat numbers are printed on their tickets.

Can I hold or block off certain seats from being sold?

Absolutely. You have full control to place holds on any number of seats. This is perfect for reserving spots for VIPs, sponsors, press, or your own staff without making them publicly available.

Is it possible to set different prices for different seats?

Yes. You can create multiple ticket tiers and assign them to different sections of your seat map. This allows you to charge more for premium seats, such as those in the front row or with better views.

Does reserved seating work with the Eventbrite Organizer app?

Yes, it integrates perfectly. When you scan an attendee's ticket with the Eventbrite Organizer app, you'll not only validate their entry but also see their specific section, row, and seat number.

What if my venue has a unique or complex layout?

Our seat map builder is designed to be flexible. You can add curves, change row numbering, and create distinct sections to accurately represent most venue layouts, from traditional theatres to unique spaces.

Reserved Seating & Seat Map Ticketing | Eventbrite

Reserved Seating & Seat Maps

Easily sell reserved seating event tickets for your venue. Our intuitive tools let you build custom seat maps, manage holds, and offer a seamless seat selection experience for your attendees.

How to set up reserved seating on Eventbrite

Give your attendees the best view in the house by letting them choose their own seats. With Eventbrite, you can create a detailed, interactive map of your venue that mirrors your physical layout, ensuring a smooth and professional ticketing experience from purchase to the final curtain call.

Setting up your venue is straightforward:

Build Your Seat Map: Start by creating a digital version of your venue. Define different sections like orchestra, mezzanine, and balcony, then add rows and individual seats. You can even create spaces for aisles, sound booths, or accessible seating.
Define Ticket Tiers: Assign different price points to different areas. Create multiple ticket types, such as VIP, general, or early-bird, and apply them to your map to maximize revenue and offer choice.
Manage Your Inventory: Easily place holds on specific seats for VIP guests, sponsors, or staff. You can also mix allocated seating with general admission areas for flexible event formats.
Publish and Sell: Once your event is live, attendees can view the interactive map, select their preferred seats, and purchase tickets in a single, easy transaction. They'll receive digital tickets with their specific seat assignments, ready for check-in.

Your command center for allocated seating events

Eventbrite provides everything you need to manage your seated venue, from initial setup to day-of-show operations.

Flexible Seat Maps

Create a detailed digital version of your venue. Define sections, rows, and individual seats, or mix general admission areas with reserved spots.

Custom Ticket Tiers

Set different prices for different sections to match their value. Easily create and manage ticket types like VIP or group packages for your allocated seating.

Streamlined Attendee Checkout

Attendees can view the seat map, pick their preferred seats, and check out in a few clicks, receiving their QR-code tickets with seat assignments instantly.

Why use Eventbrite for reserved seating?

Join the creators who reach a global community of more than 89M monthly average users.

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Let Attendees Choose Their Seats

Empower your guests to select their exact seats online. A clear, interactive map improves the booking experience, reduces confusion, and can encourage quicker ticket purchases for premium spots.

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Manage Inventory with Ease

Our venue seat map platform gives you full control. Place holds on seats for staff or VIPs, block off sections for production needs, and monitor sales in real time to see which areas are selling fastest.

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Integrate Seating with Check-In

Reserved seating works seamlessly with the Eventbrite Organizer app. Scan an attendee's QR code at the door to instantly validate their ticket and see their assigned seat, ensuring a smooth and orderly entry process.

Essential tools for seat map ticketing

From building your map to analyzing your sales, our tools support your event at every stage.

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Intuitive Venue Builder

Design your seat map with our easy-to-use tools. Define sections, rows, aisles, and accessible seating to perfectly match your venue's layout.

Tiered Pricing & Ticket Types

Assign different prices to sections or even individual seats. Create custom ticket types like VIP or group discounts to maximize revenue from your reserved seats online.

Real-Time Sales Analytics

Track ticket sales by section and price tier with our reporting tools. Understand your audience's preferences to inform future event layouts and pricing strategies.

Seamless Attendee Check-in

Use the Eventbrite Organizer app to scan QR-code tickets at the door. Quickly validate tickets and guide attendees to their allocated seating.

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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

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