Can I sell tickets for multiple showtimes for the same play?

Yes, you can easily set up multiple dates and times for your event on Eventbrite. Each performance can have its own ticket types and capacity, making it simple to manage a matinee and an evening show from a single dashboard.

Is it possible to offer different prices for students and adults?

Absolutely. Eventbrite lets you create multiple custom ticket types. You can set up different prices for students, adults, school staff, or even create group packages for families, all within your event's ticketing settings.

How do parents get their tickets after buying them online?

After purchasing, attendees automatically receive an email with their tickets, which include a QR code. They can either print them out or simply show the ticket on their smartphone at the door for easy scanning.

Can we let families choose their own seats in our auditorium?

Yes, with our reserved seating feature, you can build a custom seating map of your school's auditorium. This allows attendees to select their preferred seats when they purchase tickets, just like at a professional theater.

Our parent volunteers will be at the door. Is the check-in app easy to use?

Yes, the Eventbrite Organizer app is designed for simplicity. Volunteers can download it on their own smartphones (iOS or Android), log in with provided access, and start scanning QR-code tickets immediately.

Is Eventbrite free for our school to use for a play?

Publishing your event on Eventbrite is free. For paid tickets, our fees can be passed on to the ticket buyer, so there's no cost to the school. If your school play is a free event, there are no ticketing fees.

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How to Organize & Sell Tickets for a School Play or Recital

Our platform makes it easy to sell school play tickets and manage your student performance from start to finish. Create a polished event page in minutes and give parents a simple way to get their tickets.

Your guide to a successful school performance

Putting on a school play or recital is a memorable experience that showcases your students' hard work. As the ideal school recital platform, Eventbrite simplifies the administrative side of your event, so you can focus on the performance, not on chasing down ticket money or managing spreadsheets.

Create a professional-looking event page in minutes where parents can easily find all the information they need—showtimes, location, and ticket prices. Our tools are designed to handle the specific needs of school productions.

Plan for a standing ovation:

Set your schedule: Easily create listings for multiple showtimes or dates, like a Friday night performance and a Saturday matinee.
Customize tickets: Offer different prices for students, adults, and staff, or create special family packages with group ticketing.
Design your seating: Use our reserved seating tool to let families pick their seats in your auditorium ahead of time.
Promote to your community: Share your event link in school newsletters, on your website, and via social media to boost attendance.
Simplify entry: Scan QR-code tickets at the door using the Eventbrite Organizer app on any smartphone—perfect for parent volunteers.

The all-in-one platform for your school play or recital

From the first rehearsal to the final curtain call, Eventbrite has the tools to make your event run smoothly.

Simple Event Setup

Create a professional event page for your play or recital in minutes. Add performance dates, showtimes, and venue details without any technical expertise.

Flexible Ticket Options

Sell tickets for multiple performances, create custom ticket types like 'Adult' or 'Student,' and offer promo codes for staff or early birds.

Smooth Day-of-Show

Use the Eventbrite Organizer app on a phone or tablet to scan tickets and check in attendees, ensuring a fast and easy entry for families and guests.

Why schools choose Eventbrite for plays and recitals

With our tools, creators sell 67% more tickets.

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Reach Your School Community

Our built-in email and social media tools make it easy to share your event with parents and the wider community. Create and send beautiful invitations and announcements directly from our platform.

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Streamline Entry for Families

Eliminate long lines and paper lists at the door. Attendees receive digital tickets with a QR code they can show on their phones. Your volunteers can scan them quickly with our free Organizer app.

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Manage Multiple Performances

Whether you're running a matinee and an evening show or a weekend-long recital series, our platform handles complex schedules with ease. Set different capacities and ticket types for each performance.

Essential tools for your student performance ticketing

Our integrated toolkit simplifies every step, from promoting your show to tracking ticket sales and managing entry at the door.

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Custom Ticket Types

Easily create different school concert tickets, such as general admission, student/faculty pricing, or group tickets for families.

Reserved Seating Maps

Recreate your auditorium's seating plan so families can choose their exact seats when they buy tickets, avoiding confusion on show night.

Email & Social Marketing

Promote your play directly to your school's community list. Our tools help you send professional-looking emails and track their performance.

Real-Time Reporting

Keep an eye on ticket sales with easy-to-read reports. See which showtimes are most popular and track your revenue in one place.

The number of steps to purchase went from eight to just three. The process [is] finally seamless.Mike Asner, Sr. Director of Marketing and Ticketing, LA Auto Show

It’s amazing. I've used many other email distribution platforms, and would pay up to $1,500 a month, with only a small fraction of deliverability and open rates that I get with Eventbrite.Matt O., Founder & CEO, ORLOVE

Eventbrite checked off a lot of boxes. Not just for us but for our community.Ashley Louise, Founder of Ladies Get Paid

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