Can I offer free tickets for students and paid tickets for adults?

Yes, Eventbrite allows you to create multiple custom ticket types for the same event. You can easily set up free tickets for students and priced tickets for parents or the general public, all on one event page.

What's the best way to promote our speaker event to the school community?

Eventbrite's integrated marketing tools are perfect for this. You can send email invitations directly from the platform and share your event on social media channels like Facebook to reach parents and community members where they are.

Can we manage RSVPs instead of selling tickets for a free speaker event?

Absolutely. You can set up your event to collect RSVPs instead of selling tickets. This helps you get an accurate headcount for a free lecture or assembly while still providing attendees with a formal registration process.

Can we sell tickets at the door on the day of the event?

Yes, with the Eventbrite Organizer app, your staff or volunteers can sell tickets on-site using a mobile device. You can accept cash or credit card payments with our Tap to Pay feature for a seamless process.

How do we get our money from ticket sales?

Eventbrite Payment Processing makes getting paid simple and secure. After your event, we transfer the funds directly to your bank account. You can even apply for instant payouts to get your money before the event.

Does Eventbrite work for virtual speaker events?

Yes, our platform is fully equipped for virtual events. You can handle all aspects of your public speaker event ticketing online, manage registrations, and integrate with leading video platforms to host your virtual speaker.

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How to Organize & Sell Tickets for a Public Speaker Event

Ready to sell public speaker event tickets for your school assembly, author visit, or community lecture? Eventbrite provides the easy-to-use tools you need for seamless ticketing, promotion, and attendee management.

How to host a public speaker event

Hosting a guest speaker can enrich your school community, whether it's an author, a scientist, or a local leader. A well-organized event ensures the focus stays on the message, not the logistics.

Your roadmap to an inspiring event:

Define Your Purpose: Is this an educational event for students, a fundraiser for the PTA, or a community-building lecture? Your goal will shape your ticketing strategy and promotional messaging.
Set Up Your Event Page: Create a central hub for information. On Eventbrite, you can build a professional page in minutes that includes the speaker's bio, the event schedule, and location details like the school auditorium or library.
Tailor Your Tickets: Easily manage your public speaker registration. You can create different ticket types—such as free for students, a set price for parents, and another for the general public—all on the same page.
Promote to Your Community: Use our built-in email and social media tools to share the event with your parent newsletters, school Facebook groups, and other community channels.
Prepare for Event Day: With the Eventbrite Organizer app, a few volunteers with smartphones can handle check-in. Scan QR codes on digital or printed tickets for fast, easy entry.

Your all-in-one public speaker event platform

From creating your event page to managing attendees, we have the tools to support you at every step.

Effortless Event Setup

Create a professional event page for your guest lecturer or author visit in minutes. Add speaker bios, session details, and your school's branding with ease.

Flexible Ticketing

Manage registrations effortlessly. Offer free tickets for students, paid admission for parents, or special pricing for a post-event Q&A session.

Smooth Attendee Experience

Provide parents and community members with a simple checkout process and instant digital tickets. Keep them informed with automated event reminders.

Why Eventbrite is the ideal platform for your speaker event

Reach your community and manage your event with a platform trusted by millions worldwide.

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Reach Your School Community

Promote your event to parents and local residents through our email marketing tools and social media integrations. Our platform helps you get the word out beyond the school newsletter, tapping into a global community of more than 89M monthly average users.

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Streamline Registration & Check-in

Say goodbye to paper lists and manual tracking. Use the free Eventbrite Organizer app on any smartphone to scan tickets and check in attendees quickly, ensuring a smooth start to your presentation.

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Manage Complex Registrations Simply

Easily create various ticket types for students, faculty, parents, and the general public. Set up early-bird discounts to encourage prompt registration or offer group packages for families.

Essential tools for every stage of your speaker event

Eventbrite gives you everything you need to manage your speaker series, from initial promotion to post-event analytics.

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Custom Event Pages

Showcase your speaker with a professional-looking event listing. Add their photo, biography, and topic details to attract attendees and build excitement.

Email & Social Promotion

Use our integrated marketing tools to send invitations to your email lists and share your event directly to social media platforms like Facebook.

The Organizer App

Manage check-ins and sell tickets at the door for last-minute attendees with our easy-to-use mobile app. All your volunteers need is a smartphone.

Real-Time Analytics

Track your ticket sales and registration numbers as they happen. Use these insights to see which of your promotional efforts are most effective for your community.

Eventbrite allows me to get really great marketing and have really good success without putting in a burdensome amount of time for returns.Patty Pforte, Sr. Marketing Manager for Public Programs, CIIS

[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, Organizer, Beanstalk Music & Mountains Festival

Eventbrite is really easy to use for ticketing: we can create all of our discount codes and VIP complimentary tickets within the platform.Megan Wilson, Director, Harpoon Brewery

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Ready to host an inspiring public speaker event?

Create your event page and start managing registrations in minutes. It’s free to get started with Eventbrite and bring valuable new voices to your school community.