Can I sell different types of passes for my gaming convention, like weekend or VIP?

Yes. Eventbrite lets you create multiple custom ticket types. You can easily set up weekend passes, single-day tickets, VIP packages with special perks, and early-bird discounts to drive early sales for your convention.

How do I manage check-in for thousands of attendees at a big comic con or gaming expo?

The Eventbrite Organizer app is designed for high-volume entry. Your team can use their own devices to scan QR-code tickets, drastically reducing queue times and getting fans into the action faster.

Can I sell tickets for specific tournaments or panels within my main convention?

Absolutely. You can create separate ticket types or add-ons for special events like tournaments, workshops, or celebrity meet-and-greets. This allows you to manage capacity and revenue for each part of your event.

Is Eventbrite a good gaming expo platform for promotion?

Yes, it is. Our platform includes built-in email and social media marketing tools. Plus, your event is listed in our marketplace, helping you reach a huge audience of potential attendees searching for gaming and fandom events.

Can I offer discount codes for my anime convention tickets?

Yes, you can create and manage promo codes easily. Offer discounts to specific groups, partners, or influencers, and track their usage to see which promotional channels are most effective.

How do I handle vendor and exhibitor registration?

While Eventbrite is primarily for attendee ticketing, many organizers create a private event page for vendor registration. You can create different 'ticket' types for various booth sizes and process payments securely.

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How to Organize & Sell Tickets for a Gaming Convention

Use our powerful platform to sell gaming convention tickets, manage registrations for tournaments and panels, and connect with a massive community of fans. Eventbrite has everything you need to launch a successful gaming expo.

How to plan your next hit gaming convention

A successful gaming convention requires careful planning, from securing the right venue and exhibitors to creating an unforgettable experience for thousands of fans. Your ticketing and registration process is the first interaction attendees have with your event, and it needs to be seamless.

Eventbrite simplifies the most complex parts of managing a large-scale fandom event. With a solid plan and the right tools, you can focus on creating an amazing experience while we handle the ticketing logistics.

Your blueprint for success:

Define Your Tiers: Map out your ticket strategy. Offer everything from single-day passes to all-access weekend badges and premium VIP packages with exclusive perks.
Manage Special Events: Plan for tournaments, panels, and celebrity meet-and-greets. Use timed entry or specific ticket types to control capacity and generate extra revenue.
Build Your Community: Start promoting early. Use email and social media to announce guest speakers, exhibitors, and panel schedules to build hype and drive ticket sales.
Streamline Day-Of Operations: Prepare for a smooth entry process. With QR-code scanning, you can get thousands of attendees through the doors quickly and efficiently.

Your all-in-one gaming expo platform

From the first announcement to the final scan, Eventbrite gives you the tools to manage your convention.

Flexible Convention Setup

Create your event page in minutes. List everything from weekend passes and VIP packages to add-on tournament entries and dedicated panel RSVPs.

Reach More Fans

Tap into our network to sell more tickets. Use our email and social media marketing tools to promote your event to your community and beyond.

Seamless On-site Experience

Use the Eventbrite Organizer app to scan QR-code tickets for fast entry, manage capacity for panels, and sell tickets or merch at the door.

Why Eventbrite is your partner for gaming conventions

Join thousands of organizers who use Eventbrite to connect with a global community of more than 89M monthly average users.

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Connect with a Built-in Audience

Your convention gets listed on Eventbrite, where millions of fans look for things to do. Our discovery engine helps new attendees find your con, whether they're searching for gaming expos or comic con tickets.

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Effortless Fandom Event Registration

Manage complex registrations with ease. Create custom ticket types for different days, VIP levels, or special events, and handle group sales for guilds or teams. This makes fandom event registration simple for you and your attendees.

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Powerful Marketing Integrations

Promote your event directly where fans gather online with our Facebook and Instagram integration. Launch targeted ad campaigns to reach specific fan communities and track your sales in real-time to see what's working.

The ultimate toolkit for your gaming expo

From ticket sales to day-of logistics, our integrated tools are designed to handle the scale and complexity of a modern gaming, anime, or comic convention.

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Customizable Ticketing

Sell multi-day passes, single-day tickets, VIP packages, and early-bird specials. Create promo codes to partner with influencers and sponsors.

Marketing & Promotion Tools

Use our email campaign tools and social media integrations to announce special guests and panel schedules. Run Eventbrite Ads to reach new, relevant audiences.

At-the-Door Operations

The Eventbrite Organizer app turns your device into a ticket scanner for fast entry. You can also sell tickets on-site and accept secure payments with Tap to Pay.

Reporting & Analytics

Track your ticket sales in real time. See where your attendees are coming from and which ticket types are most popular to inform your strategy.

21% of our ticket sales are driven by Eventbrite’s Marketplace. And we saw a 52% jump in average daily ticket sales in four days running an Eventbrite Ads Campaign.Morgan Kilduff, Linganore Wine Cellars

Our attendance tripled from 5,000 to 15,000 in one year, powered by Eventbrite’s marketplace distribution and growth tools.Marcus Hammond, Black Food Truck Festival

[Eventbrite’s] been very helpful. We’re Eventbrite for life. It made it really easy, which is key because we’re independent. We think of Eventbrite as our ticketing hook.Scott Hachey, Beanstalk Music & Mountains Festival

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Level up your event: Start selling gaming convention tickets today

Create your event page in minutes and access the tools you need to manage a successful convention. Publishing your event is free, so get started and connect with your community.